Axyris L.

Tutin, T. G., Heywood, V. H., Burges, N. A., Moore, D. M., Valentine, D. H., Walters, S. M. & Webb, D. A., 1964, Flora Europaea - Volume 1. Lycopodiaceae to Platanaceae, Cambridge University Press : 98

10. Axyris L. 1

Stellate-pubescent annual herb. Leaves alternate, flat. Flowers unisexual; the male in dense cymes forming a spicate inflorescence; the female 2-bracteate, solitary or forming a cyme with the male flowers. Perianth-segments 3(-5); stamens 2-5; stigmas 2. Fruit usually with a short wing at the apex. Seeds vertical.