BIXINE^. 



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Okdek VII. BIXINE^. 



Sepals distinct, or united ;it base, imbricate in the l)ud, 2-G in num- 

 ber. Corolla polype talous or absent ; petals as many as the sepals. 

 Stamens hypogynous. Flowers usually perfect, regular, axillary or 

 terminal, either solitar}' or fascicled, sometimes racemose or j)anicled. 

 Leaves alternate, simple toothed, occasionally palmately lobed. Trees 

 and shi'ubs. 



Genera, 29. 



BlXA ORELLANA (Allliatto). 



BIXA, L. (Annatto. ) Calyx fleshy. Sepals 5, spatulate, eared 

 near the base. Stamens numerous, some nmltiple of 5. Style fili- 

 form. Fruit 1 -celled, in an oblong, bristled pod, somewhat like a 



chestnut, but longer. 



1. B. orellana, L. (Auuatto.) StemS to 12 feet high, brauehing. Leaves 

 deep-green abuve, pale l)eiieath, 4 inches long, l»road cordate at the base, and 

 tapering and pointed at the apex. Inflorescence a loose panicle. Flowers 

 piuk. 



