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6. P. BiceLovir Gray. Polygamous, dian- 
drous; spikes short, thick, dense; leaves fili- 
form, fleshy. ©. Salt marshes. Summer. 
7. PP. HETEROPHYLLA Nutt. Dicecious; spike 
slender; leaves fleshy.—@©. Sandy ground. 
Spring. 
OrvEer 4. PERSONALES. Corolla gamo- 
petalous, irregular, its lobes not corresponding 
in number to the number of stamens which are 
inserted into its tube. Ovary superior, consol- 
idated from two seed-leaves. Ovules o. Fruit 
a capsule or berry. Stipules 0. 
Family 1. OROBANCHEA. 
Ovary 1-celled; placente parietal. Parasites 
without chlorophyll. Leaves reduced to scales. 
1. Anoplanthus Endl. (Apihylion). 
Flowers without bractlets. Calyx 5-cleft. 
Corolla tubular, curved; limb 5-cleft. Stamens 
didynamous; cells of anthers separated, mucro- 
nate at their base. Placentz 4. Capsule 1-celled, 
dehiscent by 2 valves; each valve with a pla- 
centa on each margin.—?2f. 
1. A. unrIFLoRUS L. Rhizome bearing only 
a few scapes; calyx lobes longer than the 
calyx-tube; flowers dull yellow, more or less 
tinged with violet; fragrant.—Saucelito, Rare, 
Spring, 
