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Fig.356. Reseda lutea L., Yellow Cut-leaved Mignonette.
The garden mignonette (Reseda ordorata L. was an old time favorite largely because of its fragrance. Its leaves are entire or sometimes 3 lobed.
49b) Sepals usually falling off, 4-8; petals 4; sap watery; leaves usually paIroateIy compound.
Caper Family, CAPPARIOACEAI
Fig.357. Polanlsla graveolens Raf., Clammy-weed.
Common along sandy shores. The viscid pubescens of the leaves accounts for the common name.
50a) Stamens 6 (rarely less); petals 4; sepals 2 or 4. Figs.
358 to 3S0
50b) Not as in 50a. Figs. 361 to 402
51a) Stamens united in 2 sets of 3; flowers irregular; sepals 2,
scale-like.
Fumitory FamiIy, FUMARIACEAE
Fig.358. a) Dlcentra cucullarla (L.), Dutchman's Breeches; b) Corydalls aurea, Wllld. Golden Corydalls.
This is only a small family. The old-fashioned favorite "Bleeding */3 Heart" belongs here.
51b) Stamens not united; flowers regular; sepals 4. Figs. 359
and 360
52a) Stamens alike; leaves usually palroately compound; capsule
Caper Family, CAPPARIDACEAE
Fig.359. Cleome splnosa L., Spider-flower.
Though this is only a weed introduced from tropical America, It is often planted as an ornamental garden plant.
2b) Stamens in two whorls, 4 long and 2 short (rarely only 2 or
4); capsule 2-celled.
Mustard Family, CRUCIFERAE
Fig.360. a) Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.), Shepherd's Purse: b) Brasslca juncea (L.j, Indian Mustard; c) typical mustard flower.
Common examples: Turnip, Rape, Kohlrabi, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Horse Radish, Honesty, and Radish.
53a) Stamens as many as the petals with a
stamen in front of each petal. Fig.
361a
53b) Stamens between the petals (alternating) or more numerous. Pig. 361b
54a) Calyx of 2 sepals; flowers perfect.
Purslane Family, PORTULACACEAE
Fig.362. Claytonia virginica L., Spring Beauty.
This plain-looking little plant literally carpets the woods throughout much of the east and south in early spring. The flowers are white with a faint pinkish tint.
54b) Calyx with more than 2 sepals; fruit a drupe, berry or
capsule. Figs. 363 to 365
55a) Petals 6 or more; petals and sepals both imbricated in the bud. Ovary 1-celled.
Barberry Family, BERBERIDACEAE
Fig.363. Jeffersonla diphylium (L.), Twin Leaf.
The genus name was given in honor of Thomas Jefferson; the species name refers to the divided leaves. The flowers are white.
55b) Petals and stamens only 4 or 5; ovary 2-4 celled. Figs.
364 and 365
56a Tendril-climbing woody vines, rarely shrubs; petals falling very early, calyx minute; fruit a berry.
Grape Family, VITACEAE
Fig.364. a) Psedera quinquefolia Gr., Virginia Creeper, a highly attractive non-poisonous "Ivy"; b) Vitis vuipina L., River Grape.
Wild grapes are widely distributed. From them many of our best cultivated varieties have been developed.
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