ORDERS | : 99 
Although the Labiate are distinctly marked off from other 
Orders, there is comparatively little difference between the 
numerous genera forming the Order, far oe than there is in 
the Rosacez. 
Distribution. Very wide, over the ae ae 
LILIACEAL, 
This is a Monocotyledonous Order 
| BLUEBELL. 
A: perennial, bulbous herb, with radical, linear 
leaves, which are shorter than the flower stems. 
Inflorescence: a raceme, the flowers drooping, and each 
having a bract. 
-Pervanth (leaves): 3+ 3, joined, inferior. 
Andrecium (stamens): 3+ 3, free, upon the perianth. 
Gyneecium (carpels) : 3, joined, superior ; placentation axile. 
Fruit : a capsule, dehiscing along 
the midrib. 
The floral diagram of a Tulip 
(Fig. 45) is correct of a Hyacinth, 
except that in the Tulip the leaves 
of the perianth are not joined. 
— Other. common 
plants belonging to 
the Order are Solomon’s Seal 
(Polygonatum multiflorum only ; the 
other species are local. Plate VII., 
Fig. 133), Wild Garlic, Fritillary, , ie es Vee 
Meadow Saffron, and Bog Asphodel, SmcTION OF BLUEBELL. 
abundant in bogs and wet moors. 
Herb Paris, Lily of the Valley, May Lily, Asparagus, 
Butcher’s Broom, Wild Tulip, Star of Bethlehem, Grape 
Hyacinth, are either very local or are mainly cultivated in 
gardens. 
Type. 
Other Plants. _ 


