* Male flowers.

Empalement four-leaved.

Blossom none. Honey-cup is formed in the centre of the flower, like a small cup.

Chives. Filaments four, awl-shaped, and the length of the cup.

* Female flowers in the same, or in separate plants.

Empalement. Cup two-valved, and remaining.

Blossom none.

Pointal. Seed-bud ovate. Shaft none. Summit hairy.

Seed-vessel none.

Seed one.