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Capsicum annuum, of South America, and otlier species of the genus, 

 Fias. 423-7.— Illustratiohb op SoLAitAOB.a3. 



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Pig 435. 



Pig. 433. Pia. 426. 



Fig. 423.— Flowering stem of Potato. 



Pig. 424. — Flower of Bittersweet. Magnified. 



Fig. 425;— Diagram of Potato flower. 



Pig. 426.— Calyx and pistil of Potato. Magnifled. 



Fig. 427.— Section of seed of Bittersweet. Magnifled. 



bear exceedingly pungent pods, known as Peppers. The ground 

 pods constitute the Cayenne Pepper of commerce. 



