( 204.) 
4, Malvastrum Gray (Spheralcea St. Hilaire). 
Ovary o-celled; cells 2-ovulate. Styles as 
many as cells, united at base; stigmas capi- 
tate. Fruit a loculicidal capsule, at length 
also septicidal. 
1. M. Tuurpert Gray, Petals pale.—k. 
San Mateo. Niles. Summer. 
5. Sida Kunth. 
Ovary o-celled; cells l-ovulate. Styles as 
many as cells, united at base; stigmas capi- 
tate. Fruit a o-seeded capsule. Seeds pen- 
dulous from the apex.—2f. 
1. S. HEDERACEA Torr. Flowers pale. 
Common. Summer. 
Order 8. GERANIALES. Calyx free, im- 
bricated in estivation. Petals 5, contorted or 
convolute in estivation ; stamens hypogynous; 
definite. Ovary the compound of a definite 
number of carpidia. 
Family 1. GERANIACEZ. 
Sepals 5. Petals 5; hypogynous; alternate 
with the sepals; stamens 10. Carpidia 5, 
verticillate round a columnar axis (gynophore). 
Styles distinct at base; connate towards their 
apex. Oarpidia 5, 2-ovulate, 1-seeded, vent- 
rally dehiscent. Leaves stipulate. 
