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CLASSIFICATION 



CHAPTER II 



Sub-kingdom: Phanerogamia— Division i: Angio- 

 SPERMIA — Class i: Dicotyledons — Sub-class i: 

 Thalamiflor^. 



Nat. Order i. Ranunculacea;. — Herbs or climbing 

 shrubs, often growing in marshy places. Leaves 



Fig:, 144, — Clematis -mmitana 



p. Petiole coil as tendril. 11, Cluster of achenes (fruits) with persistent 

 hairy styles. 



usually radical or alternate, with sheathing petioles. 

 Flowers regular or irregular. Sepals 5, often coloured 

 like petals. Petals usually 5, often spurred, or o. 

 Stamens usually numerous and free. Carpels usually 

 numerous and free. 



