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INTRODUCTION TO BOTANY.
7. Number.
Single, Caidis unlciis. When the root produces only
one stern.
Many, multiplex. When the root pi^oduces several
stems.
8. Composition.
Very simple, Canlis simplicissimus. When it has no
branches whatever, Fritiliaria tessellata, Bistorta major.
Orobanche major.
Simple, simplex. Without any large branches, but with
some weak ones only. Verbascum decurrens, Swertia
perennis.
Branchy, ramosus. Divided into branches.
Very branchy, ramosissimus. Cucubalus bacciferus,
Uiex Europseus.
Shrubby, decomposlius. Branched from near the root,
so as to have scarcely any main stem. Ulex Europseus.
Two-forked, dlchotomus. Divided and subdivided into
two parts at each division. Stramonium foetidum, Viscum
album.
Three-forked, triciiotomus. Divided and subdivided into
three parts at each division. Mirabilis Jalapa.
Continued, integer. Growing up from the root to the
top of the plant like an axis from which the branches
spring out. Abies excelsa, Abies pectinata.
9. Direction of the main Stem.
Upright, Caulis verticalis, perpendicular is, erectus. Growing
perpendicular to the horizon. Mentha sylvestris, Androsffimum
officinale. Abies.
Oblique, oUiqims. Growing sloping to the horizon.
Poa annua.
Curved, curvatiis, arcuatus. Forming a curve.
Inclined, inclinatus. Growing in a very marked curve,
bending to the ground.
Nodding, nutans^ cernuus. The top inclining to the
ground. Polygonatum vulgare, Cedrus.
Ascending, ascendens. Forming a curve, bending up
towards the sky. Veronica spicata, Trifolium pratense,
Circsea alpina.
Procumbent, procunilens, prostratus, immifusiis. Spread
upon the ground, and not striking root. Polygonum aviculare,
I-lerniaria hirsuta, lllecebrum verticillata, Arenaria
rubra. Uva-ursi buxifolia.