1. Ovary inferior or half-inferior. Ovules numerous. Fruit dehiscing by a lid.—Species 12. Some are used as vegetables, fodder-, medicinal, or ornamental plants. “Purslane.” [Tribe PORTULACEAE.] Portulaca L.
Ovary superior. Fruit dehiscing by valves or indehiscent. [Tribe CALANDRINIEAE.] 2
2. Ovary 2-celled with 2 ovules in each cell. Style-branches 2. Stamens numerous. Shrubs.—Species 2. Madagascar. Talinella Baill.
Ovary 1-celled with 1, 3, or many ovules. Style-branches 3. 3
AIZOACEAE.
FLOW. PL. AFR.
Pl. 43.
J. Fleischmann del.
Trianthema pentandrum L.
A Flowering branch. B Flower. C Flower cut lengthwise. D Mericarp cut lengthwise.
PORTULACACEAE.