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the several pistils which are also 
united at the base, but distinct 
above, projecting beyond the sta- 
mens. The compound seed-vessel 
is much larger than the flower, being 
about an inch broad, composed of a 
ring of twelve to fifteen awn-tipped 
carpels, splitting at the top when 
ripe and each containing three to 
nine seeds, which are rounded kidney- 
shaped, grayish brown, slightly rough, 
about one-eighth of an inch long. 
These seeds are shaken from the 
carpels by winter winds and blown 
for long distances over crusted snow. 
Means of control 
Cut or pull the plants while in 
early bloom. Seedlings that bloom 
‘late, even after corn is harvested, Fic. 193.—JIndian Mallow 
may produce enough seed to foul the (Abwéilon Theophrasti). x 4. 
ground; plants bearing unripe seed-vessels should be burned, as 
they will ripen on the stalks. 
RED FALSE MALLOW 
Malvdstrum coccineum, Gray 
Native. Perennial. Propagates by seeds. 
Time of bloom: May to August. 
Seed-time: July to October. 
Range: Manitoba to British Columbia, southward to Texas and 
New Mexico. ; 
Habitat: Dry prairies, hillsides; wild pastures. 
The Greek name of this weed means Star-mallow, and the whole 
plant is silvery gray with stiff, star-shaped hairs, which are said to 
have a bad effect on the digestive tracts of grazing cattle and 
horses, though sheep seem to take no harm and appear to be very 
fond of the plant. In some localities it has been suspected of being 
