Cliissificatio)i of Plituts 335 



In Geissoloma the calyx is imbricate, subtended by two 



Fig. 314.— G£7j\w/i>;«i! marginatum, A. Juss. (l-'hotogiaph by E. J. Steei', 

 Esq.) The oldest flowers are atjove. 



ranked, imbricate scaly bracts. Stamens S in the base of the 

 perianth, the four alternating with the lobes rather smaller. 



