Classification of Plants 



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pistillate, and perfect flowers are found on the same stalk. A 

 shrub with whorled leaves, common along streams. The 



Fig. 262. — Leucospi^rmitm conocarpum , R. Br. 



almond-like fruits, when roasted, make a good substitute for 

 cocoa, though they are poisonous if eaten raw. 



One species, B. steUatifoUum, L., found in the western part 

 of the Cape Province. 



Order Loranthace,e. 



The order consists of partially parasitic plants, which at- 

 tach themselves, by means of haustoria or modified roots, to 

 other plants. The leaves (when present) and stems possess 



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