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1. Scoliopus Torr. 
Perigonium 6-sepalous, spreading, decidu- 
ous; 3 external sepals lanceolate; 3 internal 
linear. Stamens 3, inserted at the base of the 
external sepals; anthers 2-celled, attached above 
the base. Ovary 3-quetrous, l-celled, with 3 
parietal placentze; ovules 2-seriate on each; 
styles 3, linear, persistent, recurved, canalicu- 
late. Capsule irregularly dehiscent.—2. 
Leaves 2. Peduncles long, 1-flowered, ar- 
ranged in an umbel. 
1. S. Biaztovi Torr. Outer sepals dark 
purple, inner sepals pale, lined with purple. 
Saucelito. Tamalpais. Spring. 
2, Zygadenus Michx. Zycapunn. 
Perigonium 6-sepalous; sepals unguiculate, 
2-glandular at the base, persistent; stamens 6, 
inserted on the claw, anthers reniform. Ovary 
3-celled, w-oyulate, styles 3, divergent; cap- 
sule septicidal.—2¢. Bulbous. Leaves lanceo- 
late. Inflorescence racemose. : 
1. Z. Fremontu Torr. Outer sepals ungui- 
culate; flowers greenish-white.—Marin County. 
Crystal Springs. Spring. 
Has the reputation of being poisonous. 
2. Z. vENENOsuUS Watson. All sepals ungui- 
culate; flowers greenish-white.—Common. 
Spring. 
