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10-nerved, 2-valved; seeds on the margins of 
the valves. 
1. E. Cauirornica Cham. Flowers 
orange—2f. Common. Summer. 
5. Meconopsis Viguier. 
Sepals 2, caducous. Petals 4. Stamens o; 
anthers laterally dehiscent. Ovary obovate, 
l-celled, with more than 2 placents; style 
short, persistent; stigmas radiating. Fruit a 
1-celled capsule, dehiscent by several slits near 
the apex. 
1. M.uereropHyitia Benth. Petals scarlet. 
©. Sunnyside. San Mateo. Niles. Sum- 
mer. 
6. Argemone Tourn. PRICKLY Poppy. 
Sepals 2 or 3. Petals 4 or 6. Stamens o; 
anthers extrorse. Ovary ovate, 2-celled, with 
more than 2 placentie; stigmas nearly sessile, 
radiating. Fruit a capsule, dehiscent by 
several valves near the apex.—©. 
1. <A. HispipaA Gray. Petals white.—Niles. 
Summer. 
Orper 2. POLYCARPICA: Floral parts 
with a tendency to arrange themselves spirally, 
and gradually merge into each other. 
Family 1. LAURINEZ. 
Perigonium 6-parted. Lobes 2-seriate, im- 
bricate in estivation. Disc adnate to the base 
