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364. LIQUIDAMBAR. Gen. pi, 1452. {Jlmentacea.) 
Masc, intent conic, surrounded with a 4- 
leaved involucrum. Calix and corolla none. 
Filaments numerous. Fem. .Rment glo- 
bose, also surrounded with a 4-leaved in- 
volucrum. Calix 1-leaved, urceolate, 2- 
flowered. Styles 2. Capsules 2, surround- 
ed by the base of the calix, 1-celled, ma- 
ny-seeded. — J\Tutt. 
1 . L. leaves palmate ; lobes acuminate, serrated, styradSua. 
sinus at the base of the veins, villous. — H^lld. 
and Pursh. 
Icon. Mich. f. Arbr. forest. 3. p. 194. t. 4. 
Sweet Gum-tree. 
The wood of this tree has a hard fine grain. In woods, rare. 
l 2 . May. 
365. JUGLANS. Gen. pi. 1U6. (Amentacea.) 
Masc. Ament imbricated. Calix consisting 
of scales. Corolla 5 or fi-parted. Stamina 
18 to 36. Fem. Calix i-cleft, superior. 
Corolla 4-parted. Styles 1 or 3. Drupe 
partly spongy; not rugose^ and irregularly 
furrowed. — ^\tt. 
1. J. foli »b‘s numerous, ovate-lanceolate, serrated^ nigia. 
subcordate, narrow above, the underside and the 
petioles sub-pubescent; fruit globular, rough, 
dotted; nut corrugated. — Willd, 
Icon. Mich. f. Arbr. forest, l.p. 157. t. 1. 
Catesb. Car. 1. t. 67. 
Black Walnut. 
A stately tree, affording an excellent durable wood for cabi- 
net ware, and an esculent nut. In the rich woods of our neigh- 
bourhood, very common. \i . April. 
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