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rops. 3 17. Peduncle (pedunculus) the fulcrum 
which supports the fructification, 
PETIOLES rPe//o//; Vide 310. 
arying in 318. Linear (Linearis) every wkere of 
Figure. equal breadth, as the Lemon (Citrus 
de PL 41. medica). 
319. Winged (alatus) dilated at the side, 
as the Orange (Citrus auean- 
TIUM). 
320. Club-shaped (clavatus) thicker to- 
wards the apex, as Floating Water 
Caltrops (Trapa natans). 
321. Membranous (niembranaceus) flat- 
tened, as Fe?2;ze/(ANETiiUM F.^Ni- 
cuLUJi). 
322. Circular (teres) nearly round, as 
Canada Moon-seed (Me jsr is p e r m u m 
Canadexse). 
I 323. Semi-circular (semiteres) as Szveet- 
ij scented Violet (Viola odorata). 
j, 524. Triquetrous (triqueter) three flat sides, 
as the Flowering Rush ; Chan- ' 
ij as Monk's Hood. 
Magnitude. 325. Very short (brevissimus) much shorter ' 
|,de PI. 42. " than the leaf, as Garlic-scented 
j, Guinea-hen-xveed (Petiveria al- 
ee a re a). 
J 32(). Short (brevis) not so long as the leaf, 
as Curl'kaved Dock (RvMEx cris- 
PUS). 
