. Botany of the southern states. In two parts. Botany. 92 SEED. Hibiscus, Poppy, &c, are examples. It is the most common form of seed-vessel. The Siliqua or Silique (Fig. 157) is a variety of the capsule, composed of two carpels opening from the base upward, and having a framework called the replum, which forms a spurious dissepiment. When the silique is shut, it is called a silicula or silicle (Fig. 158, r.) Cruciferous plants afford examples in the Turnip, Cabbage, Peppergrass, &c. 157a When two or more flowers are united to form a single fruit, it is called a multiple fruit. The Sor
. Botany of the southern states. In two parts. Botany. 92 SEED. Hibiscus, Poppy, &c, are examples. It is the most common form of seed-vessel. The Siliqua or Silique (Fig. 157) is a variety of the capsule, composed of two carpels opening from the base upward, and having a framework called the replum, which forms a spurious dissepiment. When the silique is shut, it is called a silicula or silicle (Fig. 158, r.) Cruciferous plants afford examples in the Turnip, Cabbage, Peppergrass, &c. 157a When two or more flowers are united to form a single fruit, it is called a multiple fruit. The Sorosis is a multiple fruit, formed by a spike of flowers, which becomes succulent. The Pineapple and Mulberry are examples. (Fig. 159.) The Fig is, taken as a whole, a multi- Fig. Fig. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Darby, John, 1804-1877. [from old catalog]. New York, A. S. Barnes & co. , [etc. ,etc. ]
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