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... plants , peculiarly distinguished by the stamens being opposite to the lobes of the corolla , and a superior capsule with a free central placenta . In most respects they correspond indeed with the Myrsinaceous order , but the latter are ...
... plants , peculiarly distinguished by the stamens being opposite to the lobes of the corolla , and a superior capsule with a free central placenta . In most respects they correspond indeed with the Myrsinaceous order , but the latter are ...
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... plants of the natural family of Chrysobalaneæ , so named by Dr. Royle in honour of James Prinsep , the late distinguished secretary of the Asiatic Society of Calcutta , in consequence of his contribut- ing , by his researches into the ...
... plants of the natural family of Chrysobalaneæ , so named by Dr. Royle in honour of James Prinsep , the late distinguished secretary of the Asiatic Society of Calcutta , in consequence of his contribut- ing , by his researches into the ...
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... plant . The genus consists of trees or shrubs , with flowers in spikes , pinnate much - divided leaves , with or without thorns , and edible legumes , of which several are found in South America , and called algaroba by the Spaniards ...
... plant . The genus consists of trees or shrubs , with flowers in spikes , pinnate much - divided leaves , with or without thorns , and edible legumes , of which several are found in South America , and called algaroba by the Spaniards ...
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... plants , which belongs to the Amygdaleous division of the order , anl comprehends several of our domestic fruits . The Cherry . Bird Cherry , Plum , Damson , Sloe , Bullace , and Apricot are all comprehended in the genus as limited by ...
... plants , which belongs to the Amygdaleous division of the order , anl comprehends several of our domestic fruits . The Cherry . Bird Cherry , Plum , Damson , Sloe , Bullace , and Apricot are all comprehended in the genus as limited by ...
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... plant . Much of this difficulty arises from the various definitions which are employed to characterise animal existence . To show irritability of parts , to have the faculty of self - movement , to exhibit sensibility— such or other ...
... plant . Much of this difficulty arises from the various definitions which are employed to characterise animal existence . To show irritability of parts , to have the faculty of self - movement , to exhibit sensibility— such or other ...
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