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of the perigonium; Stamens inserted on the 
margin of a disc, 6 or its multiple; anthers 
dehiscent by valves. Ovary 1-celled, com- 
pound of 3 carpidia, but only 1 ovule devel- 
oped; style1l. Fruit baccate or drupaceous. 
Leaves alternate; stipules 0. 
is Oreodaphne Nees (Umbellularia Nutt). 
Margin of perigonium deciduous. Stamens 
9-12, in 8 rows; anthers of the two external 
rows introrse, of the third extrorse, their fila- 
ments 2-glandular at the base. Fruit a drupe 
resting on an enlarged thalamus.— bh. 
1. O. Catirornica Nees. Common. Sum- 
mer. 
Bay tree. California laurel. . 
Family 2, BERBERIDEZ. 
Sepals, petals and stamens 1-3-seriate, oppo- 
site each other. Anthers extrorse, dehiscent 
by valves. Ovary I-celled, with ventral pla- 
centa o-ovulate. Fruit capsular, follicular or 
baccate, 1 to several-seeded. Leaves alternate; 
stipules 0. 
1. Vancouveria Decaisne. 
Sepals 6. Petals 6. Stamens 6. Fruit a 
follicle, several-seeded. Flowers white.—2¢. 
1. V. HmexanpRA Morr. & Decaisne.—Marin 
County. Spring. 
