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also to some extent related to the Berberidaces, especially in the integment of 
the ovules. At the some time, the Ranunculaces is closely allied to the Dilleniacex 
and Ochnaces (both of the Parietales), and in no less degree to the Rosaces, in 
the arrangement of the segments of the perianth and of the stamens, and also 
in. the arrangement of carpels in the case of the last family. Further, the 
resemblance of the Ranunculacez and Alismataces, although the two families 
find places in the present system very far apart from each other, is incontes- 
table, as can be seen in the indeterminably numerous stamens, in the apocarpous 
gynecea and especially in the habits. The Ranunculacee are, therefore, besides 
being referable to the Ranales, may be referred respectively to the Rosales, 
to the Parietales, or even to the widely separated Helobix, according to the 
different ways of looking at them. 
Anonacee (Ranales): This group is certainly allied to: the Magnoliaces 
in the floral structure and in the presence of “ Olgehalt.” At the same time, 
it bears a close relation to MJaba of the Ebenaces in its rimose albumen and 
in its trimerous flowers. Its natural position moves from one place to another, 
however far apart it may be from the former, according to the view of the 
systematizer. 
Menispermacese? (Ranales): Certainly this group is assignable to the 
Ranales and can be placed next to the Berberidace according to one view. 
But according to another view, it comes very close to the Sabiacew (Sapindales) 
in the structure of its flowers and fruit and even in its habit. In the male 
flowers, the resemblance between the Menispermaces and Dioscoreacese (Lilii- 
floree) is very striking and incontestable. Still more remarkable is the 
coincidence of the Menispermacese and Euphorbiaces (Geraniales) as is seen 
in the several genera of both families”. Its natural position is changeable from 
a place in the Ranales to one in the Sapindales and Geraniales or even to 
one in the Liliiflore. 
Keeberliniaces® (Rheadales): This group is, according to one view, to 
be brought near the Saxifragacese (Rosales), but according to another view, it 
1) Nat. PA.-fam. UI—2, p. 23. 
2) Drs, L, — Menispermacez, in das Pflanzenreich, [V.—94, p. 41. 
3) Nat. Pé.-fam. III.—6, p. 321. 
