Tepals 4 or 5 , basally slightly connate , caducous .

花被片4或5，基部稍合生，早落。

Connate water is also described as fossil water .

原生水也被描述为化石水。

The term connate implies born , produced or originated together .

术语原生意指一起出生，产生或同源。

Perianth segments connate , hardening and forming an urceolate body in fruit ; anther appendage inflated and bladderlike .

花被片合生，硬化和在果期形成一个瓶形的身体；花药附属物膨大和囊状。

Perianth of female flowers conspicuous , connate into a tube ; leaves sometimes concolorous .

显眼的雌花花被，合生成筒；有时的叶两面同色。