Nicandra Adanson

Tutin, T. G., Heywood, V. H., Burges, N. A., Moore, D. M., Valentine, D. H., Walters, S. M. & Webb, D. A., 1972, Flora Europaea. Volume 3. Diapensiacea to Myoporaceae, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press : 193

1. Nicandra Adanson 2

Glabrous annuals. Leaves alternate, simple. Flowers actinomorphic, solitary, axillary. Calyx divided almost to base, strongly accrescent. Corolla campanulate. Stamens 5, included, inserted at base of corolla. Stigma capitate. Fruit a 3- to 5-locular, thin-walled, dry berry.