Wild, H. (1960-1)
Illecebraceae Flora Zambesiaca 1(2)
Description of the genus
Annual, biennial or perennial herbs, often straggling or with prostrate stems. Leaves spirally arranged, occasionally subopposite. Flowers in
axillary and terminal clusters. Petals almost as long as the sepals. Stamens 5. Ovary 1-locular. Stigmas (2-)3, subsessile.