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19, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Âsteràceoe, A genus of
very ])retty annuals, well suited for ornamenting
llower borders, wliere the seeds may be
sown in spring. Sijnonymes : 1, Crè]Jis harhcifa
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altissima . . Yel. . . 6, IT.
barbeta 1 . Yel pur. 6, IT.
coronopifùlia2Yel. . . 6, H.
grandirióra . Yel. . . 6, II.
unibullàta . Yel. pur. 6, H.
virgàta . . Yel. . . C, H.
TOMATOES. See Solànuvi Lycopérsiacm.
TOMENTOSE, covered with dense white down.
TOMIÍNTUM, dense, close, white hairs, or down.
TÔMEX. See Tetrmithera.
TONCIIÁT. See Martinta Touchât.
TÓNGO, or TONQUTN BEAN. See Bii^imx,
TONTG, bracing, corroborative.
10NQUIN BEAN. See Di;pteHx odoràta.
TONSÉLLA. See Salada.
TOÔNA. See Ccdrèla Toona.
TOOTHACHE-TREE. See XaniMxyhim.
TOOTHED, divided, so as to resemble teeth.
TOOTHLETTED, liirnished with little teeth.
TOOTH WORT. See Lathráa.
TOPICAL, local, conlined to some particular
place.
TÔRA. See Câssia Tora,
TORCH-THISTLE. See Câctus.
TORD^LTUM, Tournefort. An ancient Greek
name, of\mknown meaning. Linn. 5, Or. 2,
Nat. Or. Apiàcece. Uninteresting annuals.
The seeds should be sown in the open border
-^lusiiánicitin, máximum^ peregri^tim^ siifolmvi^
syrlacuvi. See Condy locar pus.
TORÈNIA, Limi. In honour of Olof Toren, a
Swedish clergyman, who discovered T. miática,
and other plants in China. Linn. 14, Or. 2,
Nat. Or. Scroplmlariàoeoe, For culture, &c.,
see Ilerpéstís. Synonymes: 1, T, vàgans; 2,
T. diffusa^ Gratlola alàia,
asiática 1 . . Purpl e . 6, S. A.
. Purple . 7, S. Her. P.
. Lilac . r, S. A.
. Purple . 6, S. A.
. White . 0, S. Her. P.
. Pa. blue. 6, G. Ev. S.
See Va^tidéllia,
.
cordifòlia
edentàta .
hirsuta 2 .
scabra
TORÌÌNIA.
E. Ind.
China
E. Ind.
E. Ind.
E. Ind.
1845
1844
1811
1845
1823
Mortn.B, 1880
TÓRILIS, Sprengel. Not exi-)lained. Linn. 5,
Or. 2, Nat. Or. Apiàceoe. The seed of these
plants may be sown in the open ground. Sy~
nomjmes: 1, Oaûcalis Anihrîscus ; 2, C, arvénsis,
helvética: 3, Scándix trichospérma—
anthríscus 1, infésta 2, neglécta, nodosa, trichospérma
3, tuberculàta.
TORMENTÍLLA, Linn. From tormentum, pain ;
alluding to its supposed efficacy in tooth-ache,
as well as to its being supposed to cure diseases
of the bowels. Linn. 12, Or. 3, Nat.
Or. Rosàceoe. British herbaceous plants, not
worth growing, except in botanical gardens.
The roots of T, erêcta are so astringent as to be
used in the western isles of Scotland for tanning
leather ; for which purpose they are
superior to oak bark. The root is likewise
one of the most efficacious of our indigenous
aromatic astringents, and may be used with
great effect in cases where medicines of this
class are proper. It is usually given in decoccóncolor
tion. Synonymes: 1, T. officinalis ; 2, Potentilla
erecta 1, humifùsa 2, réptans.
TURÓSE, uneven, alternately elevated and depressed.
TORRÍÍYA, Arnott In honour of Dr. John Torrey,
author of ''American Flora." Linn. 22,
Or.^ 13, Nat. Or. Taxacem. T. taxifolia is
usually known as the Stinking Cedar, on account
of its unpleasant smell when burnt.
The treatment same as Táxus. Synonyme:
Tdxus montana,
TTumbòldtii . Apetal 4, H. Ev. T. 30 Mexico . 1848
myristica . . Apctal 4, IT. Ev. T. 30 Californ. 1851
nucífera . . Apetal 4, IT. Ev. T. 25 Japan . .
taxifolia 1 . . Apetal 4, H. Ev. T. 30 Florida . 1840
TÒRTOLA, Hedtvig. From torqueo^ to twist ; in
allusion to the singular manner in which the
teeth of the peristome are twisted together.
Linn. 24, Or. 5, Nat. Or. Bryaccm, Sjuall
plants, generally found in thick tufts. They
are common to nearly all situations. The
character from which the genus has received
its designation will always faithfully indicate
the species. Synonyines : 1, ZigotHchia cylindrica;
2, T. rigida; 3, T. imhérUs, unguicnlata
; 4, T. nervosa ; 5, T. apic%data, aristàta,
barbata, hümilis, mucronulàta—breviròstris,
convolùta, cuneifòlia, cylindrica 1, enérvis 2,
fállax 3, f. brevicahlis, linoìdes, grácilis, g.
viridis, muràlis, m. brevipìla, revolùta 4,
rigida, "rurhlis, r. lasvipìla, stellata, subulàta,
s. obtùsa, tortuósa, unguiculàta 5.
TÓRULA, Persoon, A diminutive of torns, a
twisted cord ; appearance of the filaments.
Linn. 24, Or. 9, Nat. Or. Uredinàcece. Found
upon dead stems of plants—cylindrica, Eriòphori,
herhàrum, monilidìdes^ ovalispora. See
Strépíium.
TORULOSE, slightly torose.
TORUS, the same as Thalamus.
TOUCH -ME-NOT. See Impatiens.
TOURNEPÒRTIA, Linn, In memory of Joseph
Fitton de Tournefort, the distinguished author
of an arrangement of plants under the title of
" Institutiones Rei llerbarice,'' and other botanical
works, from 1694 to 1717 ; his first
work Institiitiones,'' laid the foundation of
the arrangement now followed, called the Jussieuan,
or Natural System. Linn. 19, Or. 1,
Nat. Or. Ehretihcece. The species of Tournefòrtia
are hardly worth cultivating for ornament.
They are of the easiest management ;
and are readily increased by cuttings, in sand,
those of the stove species in heat. Synonymes :
1, Messerschmidtia caraccasdna ; 2, Ileliotròpium
gnapliaUdes ; 3, Messerschmidtia umhellàta,
M. velutina ; 4, Argùzia montana, Messer
schmidtia Argùzia, T. Argìizia. See Heliotròpium
and Messer schmidtia.
angustifòlia . Wht. grn. 8, G. Ev. S. 4 Canaries 1820
argéntea . . White . 8, S. Ev. S. 6 E. Ind. . 1822
bicolor . . Green . 6, S. Ev. S. 6 Jamaica . 1812
caraccasána 1 White . 6, S. Ev. S. 6 Caraccas 1828
cymòsa . . Dullvv^ht. 7, S. Ev. S. 8 Jamaica . 1777
fcetidíssima . Dull wht . 7, S. Ev. S. 8 Jamaica . 1739
friiticòsa . . White . 6, G. Ev. S. 4 Canaries 1800
gn^phaloì- .6 , S. Ev. S. 2 W. Ind. 1820
^ • S. Ev. S. 2 B. Ayres 1829
laurifòlia,
niaculàta.
monspessulànum
.
. Yel, wht. 7, S. Ev.
. Yellow . 6, S. Ev.
YeUow . 6, H.
mutábilis
seàbra . .
sibírica 4 .
suffruticósa
umbellata 3
S. 6 S. Amer.
S, 3 .Carthag. 1828
B. 2 S. France 1824
Gnsh.wt. 7, G. Ev. S. 3 Java . . 1820
Wht. redT 8, S. Ev. S. 4 S.Domin. 1700
White
White
White
. 8, F. Her. P. 4 Siberia . 1780
. 6, S S. 3 Jamaica . 1759
. 6, G. Ev. S. 2 Mexico . 1826
TOURRÉTTIA, Dombey. In honour of Marc Antoine
Louis Claret de la Tourrette, a friend of
Rousseau, author of some botanical works.
Linn. 14, Or. 2, Nat. Or. Bignoniàcem. The
seed should be sown on a hotbed, early in
spring, and when the young plants are sufficiently
strong, they may be planted in light
soil, against a wall or pillar. Bynonyme: 1,
Domheya lappàcea.
lappàcea 1 . Ro. grn. 7, H. CI. A. 6 Peru . . 1788
TOVOMÌTA. See MicranfMra.
TOWER MUSTARD. See Turritis,
TOWER MUSTARD. See Arahis Turrita.
TOXIOODÉNDRON. See Eh-ù^s Toxicodendron and
Hycenanche globósa.
TÓZA. See Quércus pìjrenaìca.
TRACHÈLIUM, Linn. From trachelos, the neck ;
from its supposed efficacy in diseases of the
Trachea: hence the English name of the
genus, ThroatworL Linn, 5, Or. I, Nat. Or.
Campanulhcece. This genus is very showy
when in flower. It thrives best m hght soil,
against a south wall ; and is easily increased
by seeds, or by cuttings, planted under a glass,
in spring.
ccerixleum . Blue . 8, H. Her. P. 1 | Italy 1640
diffusurn . . Blue . 7, G. Her. P. I C. G. H. 1787
TRACHYMÈNE, Budge. From trachys, rough,
and hymen, a membrane ; channels of the
fruit. Linn. 5, Or. 2, Nat. Or. Apimem. All
the species will succeed well in a mixture of
loam and sandy peat; and they may be increased
by young cuttings, in the same kind oi
soil, under a glass, or by seeds. T. cmr^lea
is raised from seed, sown on a gentle hotbed ;
and afterwards treated like other greenhouse
plants. Bynonyme : 1, Bidiscus cmrùleus.
Brt. cream 7, G. A. H gol. 1838
Blue . . 7, G. A. N. Hoi. 1827
. 7, S. Ev. S. 3 N. Hoi.
. 7 G. Ev. S. H Hoi. 1819
White . . 7, G. Ev. S. 2 N. Hoi. 1829
Yellow . . 7, G. Ev. S. Ih N. Hoi. 1824
álbida . .
ceerùlea 1
glgantfea .
incìsa
lanceolata
lineàris
TRACHYSPÉRMUM, Link. From trachijs, rough,
and sperina, a seed ; in reference to the muncated
fruit. Linn. 5, Or. 2, Nat. Or. Apiàcece.
An nninteresting plant, of very simple culture,
and increased by seeds. Synonyines : 1, Bunium
rigens, Cònium rìgens—ngtn^ 1.
TRACHYSTÈMON. See Boràgo.
TRACHYTÉLLA, De CandoUe. From trachytes,
roughness ; because the leaves, which have a
very rough surface, are used for polishing
wood, and also metal. Linn. 13, Or. 5, Nat.
Or. Dillenihcece. This species succeeds well
in a mixture of peat and loam, and ripened
cuttings root freely in sand, under a glass,
act£èa . . White . . 6, G. Ev. CI. 5 China . 1823
TRADESCANTIA, Linn. In honour of John Tradescant,
gardener to Charles I. Linn. 6, Or.
1, Nat. Or. Coinmelynàceoe. Interesting plants,
succeeding well in any rich, light soil ; and
readily increased by division. Synonymes : 1,
T. midtifloraj 2, Cyanotis vittata. See Campllia
and Cyanbtis.
8, H. Her. P. Texas . 1835
8, H. Her. P. N.Ame. 1826
6, S. Ev. Cr. i Jamaica 1819
8,. F. Her. P. 2 Mexico 1796
7, S. Her. P. Brazil . 1825
6, S. Her. P. 1 S. Ame. 1783
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue
White
Blue
caricifòlia
congèsta .
cordifòlia
crassifòlia
cràssula .
discolor .
variegáta
diurética .
divaricàta
erécta . •
fuscàta .
geniculàta
iridéscens
latifòlia .
malabárica
Martensiàna. Blue
multiñóra . Blue
paniculàta . Blue
parviilòra . Blue
pilòsa . . . Purple
procumbensl Blue
pulchéUa . . Blue
ròsea . .
Purple . 6, S. Her. P.
6, S. Her. P.
6, S. Her. P.
7, H. A.
9, S. Her. P.
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue
, Purple
, Blue
Purple
speciósa .
spicàta
subáspera
tuberósa .
ttimida .
undàta .
velutina .
virgínica .
álba .
Pink
Blue
Purple
Purple
Blue
Red
Blue
Violet
Blue
White
U Mexico 1857
^ Brazil . 1825
^Trinid. 1818
Mexico 1794
__ _ I S. Ame. 1820
7, S. Her. P, 1 W. Ind. 1783
6, G. Her. P. 1 Mexico 1838
10, H. A. U Lima . 1815
7, S. Her. P. 1 E. Ind. 1776
8, G. Her. P.
6, S. Her. P. h Jmaica. 1820
8 G. B. l" E. Ind. 1816
. 8, S. Her. P. 1 Peru . 1822
7, H. Her. P. 2 Louisia. 1832
6, S. Ev. Tr. ¿Trinid. 1824
, 7, G. Ev. Tr. 1 Mexico 1825
, 6, H. Her. P. 1 Carolin. 1802
. 7, S. Her. P. 1 Mexico 1825
, 7, S. Her. P. Mexico
. 6, H. Her. P. 1 N.Ame. 1812
. 7 S. Tu. P. 1 E. Ind. 1817
9 G. Her. P. 1 Mexico 1840
. 6, B. Her. P. 1 Trinid. 1819
5, S. Her. P. Guatm. 1850
7, H. Her. P.
N.Ame. 1G29
7, H. Her. P.
N.Ame. 1629
CEerulea-álbaBlue wt. 7^ H. Her. P. 1 N.Ame. 1629
pilòsa . . White
pièna . . Blue
rubra . . Red
Warszewicziàna
.
zebrìna 2
7, H. Her. P.
7, H. Her. P.
7, H. Her. P.
N.Ame. 1629
N.Ame. 1629
N.Ame. 1629
Crim.pur. 7, S. Her. P. 1 Gnatm. 1859
' B l u e w t . 7, S. Her. P. 1 S.Ame.
TRAGACINTHA. See Astrdgalus Tragacdntha
and Stercùlia Tragacdntha.
TKAGIA, Plumier. In honour of Jerome Bock,
generally called Tragus, a German botanist.
Linn, 21, Or. 3, E"at. Or. Euphorhiàcem,
Chiefly stove annuals, and uninteresting —
canndbina, corniculàta, infésta, involucràia,
MercuriàliSj pedunculàta, ùrens, urticm/òliaf
mlubilis,
TRÀGIUM. See Pimpinèlla and Ledebùria,
TRAGOPÒGON, Linn. From tragos, a goat, and
pogon, a beard ; in allusion to the long silky
beard of the seeds. Linn, 19, Or. 1, Nat. Or.
Asteràcece. Ornamental plants, succeeding in
common garden soil. T. porrifUius is the
Salsafy of gardens ; it is sown and treated in
the same manner as carrots ; the flavour of the
root is mild and sweetish. Synonymes: 1, T.
parviflòrus; 2, T. Uvéscens; 3, T, ruber.
angustifò
lius 1 .
• Purpl e
7, H.
campéstris
. Yellow
6, H.
cànus .
. Yellow
7, H.
crocifòlius
. Purple
6, H.
dïibius2 .
. Pa. yel.
5, H.
floccòsus .
. Yellow
5, H.
major . .
. Yellow
5, H.
mutábilis
. Pale
. 6, H.
orientali s
porrifòlius
praténsis.
Yellow . 6, H.
Purple . 5, H.
.Yellow . 5, H.
pusillus . . YeUow . 6, H.
r5seus 3 . . Red . . 5, H.
unduUtus . Wht. yel. 5, H.
villbsus . . Pur. yel. 5, H.
B. ^ Italy . 1823
B. 3 Podolia 1819
B. I Hungry. 1824
B. 1 Italy . 1739
B. 3 Podolia 1818
B. 2 Hungry. 1816
B. 5 Austria. 1788
B. 3 Siberia . 1816
B. 2 Levant . 1787
B. 3 Eng., mead.
B. 2 Brit., past.
B. h Iberia . 1820
B. Siberia . 1826
B. 2 Crimea . 1790
B. 3 Spain . 1794
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