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XG. GUISTNERACE^. 



The affinities of Halorngece -witli Onagrariece will be indicated in the description of the latter.' They 

 are near Trapeee, which were formerly placed in the same family, and which only differ in their hemi- 

 spherical stigma and exalbuminous embryo. They also approach Combreiacees, which are separated by 

 their ovary (which is always 1-oelled and 2-4-5-ovuled), their simple style, drupaceous fruit, and exalbu-* 

 minous embryo. 



Halorageee are rare in the tropics ; they are found most abundantly in temperate and cold countries 

 {Sippuris), especially beyond the tropic of Capricorn ; Hahragis is only found in Australia and the 

 neighbouring islands. They are of no use to man. 



XC. GUN N BRACED' Endlicher. 



' '' ' Ounnera. 



Seedcub vfciiiv;<uij' (.iiiag.). Embryo (mag.)* 



Gvnnera. ^ flowers (mag.). Gumiera. Vertical section of Q flower,: 



Gunnera. Fruit opened (mag.). 



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Ouiiaeia scabra. Ouvnera. Fruit out vertically (mng,). 



' The affinity betwepn Halorageai and Onagraricm is view of the relations of Trapa.—R-D. 



