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Fig. 28. Calligonum Caput Medusae. June. 
A, The horizontal two-year-old branch bears two year-shoots of last year, 
with the upper parts dead (strongly shaded); at their bases bunches of 
new shoots arise, while others are borne on more distal still living parts. 
The shoots now bear fruits, most of which have fallen. B, a fruit with 
the setae cut away from the side in view. C, a fruit of Calligonum Pallasia. 
