Pistillum. Germen subrotundum, trisulcatum. Styli tres, patuli, bifidi. Stigmata obtusa.

Pericarpium. Capsula trigona, trisulca, trilocularis; loculis bivalvibus.

Semina solitaria.

* Male flowers.

Empalement. Cup one leaf, three divided, coloured; segments egg-shaped, spreading, oval.

Blossom. Petals three, egg-shaped, concave.

Chives. Threads three, very short, and approaching at the base. Tips roundish, double.

* Female flowers in the same tuft with the males.

Empalement. Cup as in the male.

Blossom as in the male.