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5. S. veREcuNDA Watson. Petals bifid, rose- 
colored.—2¢. Cemetery of San Francisco. 
Summer. 
Family 2, ALSINEZ. 
Sepals distinct to the base. Carpophore 0. 
Stamens, if equaling the petals, alternating 
with them. Ovary o-ovulate; styles several. 
Fruit a capsule. Leaves opposite; stipules 0. 
1, Cerastium L. 
Movss-rar CHICK WEED. 
Sepals 5. Petals 5, emarginate. Stamens 
10. Stigmas 5. Capsule cylindrical, dehis- 
cent by 10 teeth. Flowers white. 
1. C. arvensze L. Petals about twice the 
length of the sepals.—2f. Common. All the 
year round. 
This weed has, in Europe, the reputation of 
being poisonous to sheep. 
2. ©. prLosum Ledebour. Petals but little 
exceeding the sepals.—2¢. Punta de los Reyes. 
Summer. 
2. Stellaria L. CHICK WEED. 
Petals 2-lobed. Stamens 10. Stigmas 3-5. 
Capsule globose, dehiscent by 6-10 valves. 
Flowers white. 
1. S.mepra Ll. Flowers on slender pedi- 
cels.—©. Common. All the year round. 
Ballast weed, introduced from Europe. 
