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FRONDOSE FER^'S, or CLUB MOSSES. Sec LycopòcUiim,
FROSTED, covered with glittering particles.
FRUCTIFEROUS, that which bears fruit.
FRUCTIFICATION, all those parts composing the
fruit of plants.
FRUIT ANIMALCULÌE. See Zoocào-poe.
FRUIT OF JOVE. Sec Diosppros.
FRUSTÙLIA, Agardh, Fromfragments.
Linn. 24,. Or. 7, Nat. Or. Diaiomacm. These
^iccics arc found in fresh asolàia^
Vim,
FRUTESCENT, )
FRUTICOSE, S ^ ^ . . ^
FRUTESCENT CELANDINE. Sec Boccoma Jnitescens,
FRUTICULOSE, applied to a little shrub.
FUCÀCEÌE, FUCALES, or SEA-WRACKS. An
extensive order of aquatic plants, most of
which occupy the sea, although a few are
found in fresh water. Some are eatable, others
possess important medicinal properties, and
others arc extensively used for domestic purposes.
FUCITUS, coloured, stained.
FUCHSIA, Plumier. In honour of the celebrated
German botanist, Leonard Fuchs, author of
Historia Stirpium, in 1542. ZÍ7in. 8, Or. 1,
Nat. Or. Onagràceoe, A most beautiful and
well-known genus of plants, well worthy a
place in every garden. The garden varieties
are now numbered by hundreds, and some are
exceedingly beautiful. Descriptions of their
colours and characters are given in the niu'serynien's
annual catalogues. A mixture of loam
and peat suits them well, but they will grow
equally Avell in any light rich soil ; and young
cuttings will root freely in sand or soil ; if
placed under a glass, it must occasionally be
taken off to give air, or the cuttings are liable
t o damp. Synonymes: 1, macrosihnon cònica;
2, on, discolor; 3, Sklnnera excorticMa; 4,
macTostcmon gioiósa; 5, m. élegans ; 6, m,
grácüiSj F. decussàia; 7, râdicans ; 8, cordifolia.
Sec Schrâdera,
alpéstris . . CrimsonS, G. Do. S. C Org. Mts. 1824
apétala . . Purple 9, G, Ev. S. 8
Chile
arboréscens . Pink . 10, G. Ev. S. 12
Mexico
bacilUris . . Rosy . 9, G. De. S. 4
Mexico
coccínea . . Ser, pur. 8, G. Ev. S.
G Chile .
cónica 1 . . Scr.pur. 8, G. Ev. S.
cordifòlia . . Orange 8, G. De. S.
corymblflòra Scarlet 8, G. De. S.
cylindrÎLcea . Scarlet 8, F. De. S.
denticulàta . CrimsonS, G. De. S.
depéndens . Red . 12, G. De. S.
discolor 2 . . Pur. red 8, G. Ev. S.
1824
1824
1829
1788
1825
1840
1840
Chile .
Mexico
Pern .
Demerara 1837
Brazil,
Peru .
Pt. Fam.
1846
1830
1824
1837
1830
excorticàta 3 Gn.pur.Í ' "I "iT^^.^^il 7IT, /G"I. E"Cv». -S» . Q2 } AN ". TZVeaTlr.t t'irtrt
fulgens . . Vermil. 7, G. Ev. S. 4 Mexico
globósa 4 . . Cr. pnr. 7, G. Ev. S. 3 Hybrid.
Regans 5 . Scarlet 6, G. Ev. S. 3
Eng. hyb. 1836
gr^icilis 6 . . Scr.pur. 8, G. Ev. S. 8 Chi_Lile
. . 1823
multiflòra . Scr.pur. 8, G. Ev. S. 6 Chile .
1824
hybrida . . Scarlet 8, G. Ev. S. 3 Hybrid,
1825
integrifòlia 7 Red . 6, G. Ev. S. 3 Brazil .
1841
lycioides . . Red . 7, G. Ev. S. 4 Chile .
1796
macrostèmou Scr.pur. 7, G. Ev. S. 3 Chile .
1823
recurvàta . Violet . 7, G. Ev. S. 3 Hybrid
1835
macriintha . Red . 4, G. De. S. 4 Peru .
1845
miniata . . Red . 7, G. Ev. S. 2 N.Grenadal840
mieroph^lla . Scr.pur. 8, G. Ev. S. 1 Mexico . 1828
nigricans . . Ro.pur. 7, G. Ev. S. 2 C. Amer. 1849
parviflòra . . Red . 8, G. Ev. S. 4 Mexico . 1824
ritdicans . .
ranunculDO- Í
ilòra . . i
serratifòlia .
simplicicaîilis
spectábilis .
spléndens 8 .
tetradáctyla .
triph^lla . .
tcnclla. . .
thymifòlia ,
venusta . .
virgàta
Orange 10, F. Do. S
Scarlet 7, G.
Scr.grn. 6, G.
CrimsonO, G.
Scarlct 7, G.
Scr.grn. 8, G.
Roso . 7, G.
CrimsonO, G.
Ser pur. 8, G.
Red . 8, G.
Purple 10, G.
Scr.pur. 8, G.
Ev, S.
Do S.
Do. S.
Kv. S.
De. S.
De. S.
De. S.
Ev. S.
Ev. S.
De. S.
Ev. S.
2 Brazil. . 182r
3 Hybrid . 1850
3 Peru . . 1844
3 lîrazil. . 1858;
2 Andes . 1847
4 Tütontopo.1832
3 Guatemalal842
2 Pichinchial842
C Chile . . 1824
IJ-Mexico . 1823^
G Mexico . 1825
4 Mexico . 1825
SELECTION OF GAUDEN HYBHIDS.—Liglitcoloured
flowers.—^cttuii/iii, Alice Maud, Alieia,
BelVs Q^ueen, Candidissima, Cassandra,,
Chandlerii, Cleopatra, Conspicua arborea, Coronet.
Countess Cornwallis, Decorcc, Delicata, Dr.
Jcphson, Duchess of Suiherland, Helena, Lady
Julia, Leucantha, Mrs. Lane, Napoleon, Norfolk
Ilero, Nympli, Prima Donna, Queen of Bealitics,
Roseo-alha, Sanguinea, Sanspareil, Smith's
Queen Victoria, Sir IL Pottinger, Sylph, Tricolor,
Venusta, Venus Victrix, Veta, Zelica.—
Dark-coloured ilowers.—yli^wiraii. Atlas, Attraction,
Bridegroom, Broclcmanni, Breiosteri,
Colossus, Corallina, Conductor, Countess Tyrconnel,
Defiance, Eclipse, Elegans, Erecta-elcgans,
Eximia, Exoniensis, Expansa, Formosaelegans.
Gem, Gigantea, Gioiosa superla, Gioiosa
Dcwnioi, Iveryana, Kentish Bride, Kentish
Hero, Lady Walsingham, Lanei, Lindleijana,
Loioii, Magnet, Magnifica, Magniflora,
Majestica, Paragon, President, Queen of Beaur
ties, Ilecurva, llefiexa, Riccartoni, Rolustay
Standishii, Stanivelliancc, Splendida, Wilhnoreana,
Youellii, YouelVs Queen Victoria, ÌDC.
FÌJCUS, Linn, Derived from phuJcos, a Greek
name for sea-weed. Linn, 24, Or. 7, Nat. Or.
Fucàcecc, All the species of this genus are
common on the sea-coasts, especially F. vesiculdsus,
which is much employed in the manufacture
of kelp, and in some of the Scottish
islands it is the chief support of horses, pttle,
and sheep in the winter months ; while F.
serrcitus is the chief food of the cattle in Nory,
Yay—canaliculcUus, ceranoides, distichiis, loo
eus, nodòsus, Màclcaii, serràtus, tulerculàtuSy
^esicidosus, later ifrlxctus, linearis, longifruduSy
sulcostàtus.
FUGACIOUS, lasting but for a short time.
FUGÒSIA, Cavanilles. In honour of Bernard
Cienfuegos, a Spanish botanist of the sixteenth
century. Linn. 16, Or. 8, Nat. Or. Malvctcew,
Pretty flowering shrubs, resembling Turneras,
propagated easily by cuttings, and requiring
the temperature of the stove, or a warm greenhouse.
Synonymes: 1, Hibiscus cuneifòrmis,
Laqunària cuneifòrrnis, II, capriodòrus ; 2, I I .
haìcecefolius ; 3, II. lilacinus.
cuneifòrmis 1 Wt. red 7, G. Ev. S. 4 Australia . 185(5
hakcicfòlia 2 . Lil. red 8, G. Ev. S. 4 Swan II. . 184(5
lieterophylla Yel. red 8, S. Ev. S. 4 St. Martha 1845
lilacìuus 3 . Lilac . 8, G. Ev. S. 6 Swan R. . 1836
FUIRÈNA, RottlolL In honour of G. Fuiren, a
Danish botanist. Linn. 3, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Cyperàcem,
A curious species of grass, growing
best in a boggy soil, and increased by divisions.
' umbelliita . Apetal . C, S. Grass 1 W. Indies . 1825
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FULCRA, scales and stipules.
FULGENT, bright, glittering, shining.
FULIIAM OAK. See Quércus Cêrris Ihtlhamcnsis,
FULVOUS, tawny-yellow, or fox-coloured.
FUMÀRIA, Linn. Yvom fumus, smoke ; alluding
to the disagreeable smell of the plant. Our
English word fumitory is derived from the
French name of the genus Fumetcrre, Linn.
17, Or. 2, Nat. Or. Fumariàceoe. F, cap)rco-
Uita and mUlia are two species -well worthy
of extensive culture ; they do best sown under
a hedge, to which they will attach themselves
and make a beautiful appearance. They only
require sowing in the opeu ground. Synonyme
: 1, F. capreolàta. See Corjjdalis, Cysti-
•cdpnos, Diélytra, Sarcocâpnos.
5pÌCl\tìl
Vaillitntii
7, 11. CI. A. 4 Europe . .
4, II. A. 4 0. G. II. . . 1816
r, II. A. 1 Montpel. . 1824
7, H. A. 1 S. Europe . 1810
7, H CI. A. 3 Brit., corn fields.
7, II. A. 1 Spam . . . 1823
7, H. A. G S. Europe . 1714
7, II. A. 1 Eng., corn fields.
capreolàta . Flesh
BurchdUii . r ink
densifiòra . . Pink
formósa . . Pink
nibdia 1 . . Flesh
mierîintha . Pink
Flesh
Pink
officinalis, parviflòra,
FUMARIÀCEYE, or FUME-WORTS, arc a small
order of herbaceous plants, possessing in some
species consid.erable beauty. They are but
little used for domestic purposes.
FUMITORY. See Fumària.
FUMÒSUS, strong-scented.
FUNIRIA, Linn. From funis, a rope ; alluding
to the twisted formation of the fruit-stalks.
Linn, 24, Or. 5, Nat. Or. Bryàceoe. Minute
•species of moss, foiuul growing in tufts on
xocks and cottage-roofs, during the winter and
spring months. See Entosthòdon and Welssia,
^hibérnica, hygromêlrica, Miihlenbérgii.
FUNDI, or FUNDUNGI. Sec Pâsioalum éxile.
FUNERAL CYPRESS. See Ciwéssus funèbris.
FUNGI. Extensive groups of singular plants,
known as blights, blasts, mildews, and mushrooms.
FUNGIFORMIS, shaped like a mushroom.
FUNGOID FLOW^ERS. Sec Rhizogens.
FUNGOUS, having the consistence of a mushroom.
FÛNGUS MELXTÉNSIS, or MALTESE MUSHROOM,
is Cynomòrium coccìneum.
FUNICLE, a little stalk, by which the seed is attached
to the jilaccnta.
FÛNKIA. Named by Sprengel in honour of
Henry Funk, a German cryptogamist. Linn.
G Or. 1, Nat. Or. Liliàceoe. Ornamental
species, requiring a warm situation in the
ilower-gardcn, otherwise they will not llow^er
Avell ; they are easily multiplied by dividing
t h e roots. Synonymes: 1, Ilemerocdllis lanceoefôlia;
2, II. coerûlea; 3, I I . jctpônica,
iilbo-margi- ) ^ _ ^ q n^r. P. 1 Japan . . 1837
nàta . . '
lancerefùlia 1. Lilac . 8, II. Her. P. 2 Japan . . 1S29
variegù-ta . Lilac . 7, ÏÏ. Her. P. IJ
ovitta2. . .Blue . 5, IL Her. P. IJ Japan . .1790
Sicboldii\na . Lilac . G, II. Her. P. 1 Jaj.^an. . 1830
subcordiUa 3 . White . 8, H. Her. P. 1 Japan . . 1790
undulilta . . Lilac ^ 8, F. Her. P. 1 Japan . . 1834
varicg^ta . Lilac . 8, F. Her. 1'. 1 Japan . . 1834
FURCATE, forked.
FURCATELY-DIVIDED, divided in a furcate manner.
FURCELLIRIA, Lamour, From furcella^ a little
fork; alluding to the arrangement of the
fronds. Linn. 24, Or. 7, Nat . Or. Ceramidcem.
A small plant, most conspicuous in spring and
autumn—
FURCRCEA. Named by Yentenat, in honour of
1\L Fourcroy, a celebrated French chemist.
Linn, G, Or. 1, ISTat, Or. Amarijllidaceoe, A
noble genus of plants, resembling in a great
measure the genus Agave, and requiring the
same treatment. Synonyme: 1, Agave fdeiida.
austràlis .
Citntula .
eubíínsis .
ílilvo-víridis
gigantíia 1
longà3va .
madagascaridnsis
.
rigida . .
tuberósa .
Green. 6, S. Her. P. 4 N. Hoi. . 1811
Gr. Yel. 7, S. Her. P. G China . . 1818
Green . 7, S. Her. P. G S. Amer. . 1739
Gr. yel. 7, G. Her. P. C Mexico . 1859
Green . 8, S. Her. P. IG S. Amer. . 1690
YeUow 5, G. Ev. T. 50 Mexico . 1833
Yellow 8, S. Her. P. 8 Madagas. . 1825
Green. 5, S. Her. P. 6 S. Amer. . 17C8
Green . 8, S. Her. P. 10 S. Amer. . 1739
FURFURACEOUS, scaly, mealy, scurfj^
FUROGGI. See Symplocos japonica.
FURROWED, having longitudinal furrows, or
channels.
FURZE. See tllex eufo^jdius,
FUSANUS, Linn. Derived from the French,
fiisain, a spindle tree ; on account of the resemblance
of the leaves and fruit. Linn. 23,
Or. 1, Nat. Or. Santaldcece. A worthless,
evergreen. Capo shrub, requiring the same
treatment as other Capo gi-cenhouse shrubs—
com2)r6ssits,
FUSARIUJM, Linlc. From fusiis, a spindle; alluding
to the shape of the sporules. Linn. 24.
Or. 9, Nat. Or. Botrytdcece, An extremely
minute species, of a pinkish colour, found
chiefly in spring on dead nettle stems-~rc)5cz£??z,
tremelloides.
FUSCOUS, blackish-brown.
FUSIDIUM, Fries. From fusus, a spindle ; the
sporidia are spindle-shaped. Linn, 24, Or. 9,
Kat. Or. Botrytdcece, "VVhitish-coloured species,
chiefly to be met with in autumn on dead
beech leaves—cdndidtom, fldvo-vlrens, griseum
Sec Ficsis2)oriicm,
FUSIFORM, spindle-shaped, like the root of a
carrot.
FUSISP5RIU]VI, Link. From fusics, a spindle,
and s2:)oros, a seed ; referring to the fusiform
spores. Linn. 24, Or. 9, Nat. Or. Botrytdcece.
Found on onions, decayed cucumbers, &c.—
atrovlrens, ccurantiacum, BCixi.
FUSTIC-WOOD. See MacUra tinctbria.