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Orper 5. SAPINDALES. Parts of the an- 
dreecium not symmetrical. Calyx free, imbri- 
cate in wstivation. Petals inserted into a hypo- 
gynous disc. Stamens generally more than 
petals, but not their multiple. Carpidia 3, 
sometimes 2, more or less connate into an 
ovary. Ovules of definite number. 
Family 1. POLYGALACEZ. 
Flowers irregular, often imitating Papilona- 
cee. Sepals 5, the two lateral petaloid (wings). ° 
Petals 5, sometimes 3, connate with the sta- 
mineal tube. Anterior petal concave (carina). 
Stamens 8, sometimes 4 or less, usually mona- 
delphous. Ovary 2-celled; style 1. Stipules 0. 
1. Polygala L. 
Calyx persistent. Stamens 8,ascending. Fila- 
ments united at base into an anteriorly cleft 
tube. Ovary 2-celled; cells l-ovulate. Cap- 
sule loculicidal. 
1. P.cucunuata Benth. Flowers rose- 
color.—2f. Tamalpais. Crystal Springs. Sum- 
mer. 
Family 2. SAPINDACEZ. 
Sepals 5, often irregular and more or less 
connate. Disc fleshy. Petals alternate with 
sepals, and appendiculate at their claws— 
sometimes one or all of them wanting. Sta- 
