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stáchya, sphferostáchya, stellulàta, stenoplijílla,
stictocàrpa, stipata, straminea, strícta, strigòsa,
sylvática, tenélla, teretiúscula, thuringìaca,
tomentósa, umbrosa, ustiilàta, Válilii, vesicària,^
vìtilis 4, vulpina. S e e a n d Uncinia.
CARÈYA, Roxburgh. In honour of the Rev.
Williani Carey, of Sevampor^, a distinguished
botanist. Linn. 16, Or. 8, ISTat. Or. Myrtàceoe.
C. herbácea is a most splendid herbaceous
stove-plant, of rather difficult culture ; it must
be grown in a mixture of light loam and sandy
peat, carefully watered at all times, particularly
in winter, and the pot properly drained ;
and the mode of raising it is by dividing the
roots.
arbórea . . Redyel. 7, S. Ev. T. 20 E. Ind. 1823
herbácea . . Red . . 7, S. Her. P. ^ E. Ind. 1808
sphferìca . . Rod . . 7, S. Ev. S. 2 E. Ind. 1803
CARGÍLLIA, R. Broten. In honour of James
Cargill, M. D., of Aberdeen. Linn. 23, Or.
2, Nat. Or. Ebenàceoe. An interesting genus
of greenhouse plants, that succeed best grown
in a mixture of peat and open loam, and are
increased by cuttings in sand, or sandy soil,
under a glass.
austràlis . . White 6, G. Ev. T. 15 N. Holland 1816
láxa . . . White 6, G. Ev. T. 15 N. Holland 18^7
CARICA, Linn. Erroneously supposed to be a
native of Caria. Linn, 22, Or, 9, Nat. Or.
Papayàceoe. The plants of this genus are
ornamental, and grow best in loamy soil ; fullgroAvn
cuttings root at once, if the leaves are
not taken off, planted in sand, under a glass,
in heat.
cauliflòra . . Green . 6, S. Ev. T. 20 Caraccas . 1806
citrifóimis . AVht. gr. 7, S. Ev. Ï . 20 Lima . .1820
microearpa . AVht. gr. 7, S. Ev. T. 20 Caraccas . 1806
monoica. . Wht. gr. 6, S. Ev. T. 20 Caraccas . 1818
Paiiàya . . Green . 7, S. Ev. S. 20 India . . 1690
pyrifOrmis . Wht. gr. 7, S. Ev. T. 20 Guiana . 1823
spinósa 1 . . Wht. gr. 7, S. Ev. T. 20 Guiana . 1821
CÀRICA. See RiCiis Càrica.
CARINA, a keel like that of a boat, also the lower
petal of a papilionaceous flower.
CARÍNATE, keel-shaped.
CARINATELY-CONCAVE, hollowed so as to resemble
a keel externally,
CARINATELY-WINGED, having a wing like a
keel.
CARIÓPSIS, a one-celled, small, indehiscent pericar[),
adhering to the seed which it contains,
as the grain of grasses.
CARÍSSA, Linn. DeriA-ation not known. Linn.
5, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Apocynàceoe. This is an
ornamental genus, the species attain from six
to twenty feet high, and to succeed well require
a mixture of peat and loam ; and to grow
ill pots, should be carefully drained, as the
plants are impatient of much water. Cuttings
root freely in sand, under a glass^ in heat. See
Ilolarrhhia,
Carándas . . White 7, S. Ev. T. 15 E. Indies . 1790
lanceolàta. . White 7, S. Ev. T. 5 N. Holland . 1822
ovàta . . . White 8, S. Ev. T. 15 N. Holland . 1819
spinàrum . . White 7, S. Ev. T. 25 E. Indies . 1819
Xylopicron . White 7, S. Ev. T. 10 Mauritius . 1820
CARLINA. Linn. Named after the famous
Charlemagne, whose army was cured of the
plague by it. Linn. 19, Or. 1, Nat. Or.
Asteräccce. Interesting plants, attaining from
one to three feet high, and succeeding well in
garden soil; they are easily increased from
seeds. Synonymes: 1, 6l sidphurea ; 2, G. hracteäta.
See Carduus, Clrsiwn,
' acanthifölla . White 6, H. Her. P. Carniola. 1818
acaiilis . . . White 0, H. Her. P. | Italy . . 1640
caulóscens . White 6, H. Her. P. 1 Switzerl. 1819
aggre^áta . . White 7, H. Hor. P. Hungary 1804
Biebersteiniána
• Purple 8, H. Her. P. 2 Caucasus 1816
corymbösa
. Yellow 7, H. Her. P. 3 S. Europe 1640
lanílta . .
. Purple 6, H. A. 2^ S. Europe 1683
lyráta . .
. Yellow 6, G. B. 1 C. G. H. 1816
racenió.sa 1
. YeUow 7, H. A. 8 Spain. . 1658
sícula 2
. Purple 7, H. B. 1 Sicily . . 1827
simplex .
. White 6, H. Her. P. IJ Hungary 1816
vulgaris.
CARLINE THISTLE. See Carlina.
CARLOWÍZIA, Mcench. After Carlowiz, some
unknown botanist. Linn. 19, Or. 1, Nat. Or.
Asteräcece. This is a pret ty greenhouse shrub,
attaining the height of three feet ; it thrives
best when grown in sandy loam ; cuttings root
freely in sand, under a glass. Synonyme: 1,
Onobroma salicifolico.
salicifölia 1 . Yellow 8, G. Ev. S. 3 Madeira . . 1784
CARLUDÓVICA, Ruiz and Pavon. Named in
honour of Charles IV. of Spain, and Louisa his
Queen, noble patrons of botany. Linn. 21,
Or. 9, Nat. Or. Panclanacece. These are
ornamental low palm-like plants ; they growbest
in a mixture of sandy peat and loam, and
are multi[)lied by suckers. Synonymes: 1,
Sáhnia a.ngustifolia ; 2, Litdbvia funifera.
angustifölia 1 Gr. yel. 7, S. Her. P. 3 Peru . . 1818
funifera 2 . . White 7, S. Ev. Cl. 4 Trinidad . 1824
jamaicénsis . White 7, S. Ev. Cl. 4 Jamaica . 1825
latifolia . . Green 7, S. Her. P. 3 Peru . .1818
palmeta . . White 7, S. Her. P. 3 Peru . . 1818
CARMAL. See Zygophpllum simplex.
CARMICHAÍILIA, R. Brown. In honour of the
late Captain Dugald Carmichael, F.H.S., author
of the "Flora of Tristan da Acunha."
Linn. 17, Or. 4, Nat Or. Fahacccß. A pretty
greenhouse shrub, succeeding well in sandy
peat, and increased by cuttings in sand under
a glass. Synonyme: 1, Lotus australis.
australis 1 . Blue . 6, G. Ev. S. 2 N. Holland . 1800
CARMINATIVES, medicines which remove flatulence.
CARMÖNA, Cav. Named in honour of Garmona,
a painter and companion of Loefling. Linn,
5, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Ehretiäcecß. Rather interesting
shrubs. See EhrUia.
CARNATION. See Biáníhits caryojphylhcs,
CARNIUBA. See Ceroxylon.
CARNOSE, fleshy, thick substance.
CAROB TREE. See Ceratonia.
CAROLINA ALLSPICE. See Calycdnthits florida.
CAROLINA PINK ROOT. See SpigUia marilándica.
CAROLINA YANILLA. See Liairis odoratfissima,
CAROLÍNEA, Linn. In honour of Sophia Caroline,
Margravine of Baden. Lvnn. 16, Or. 8,
Nat. Or. Stercidiacece. Splendid species, growing
from fifteen to twenty feet high ; they
delight in a rich loamy soil; and cuttings, not
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deprived of their leaves, root in sand under a
glass in heat. See Sciodaph^llum.
.Uba . . . . White . 7, S. Ev. T. 20 Brazil . 1817
insignis . . Red . . 7, S. Ev. T. 20 W. Ind. . 1796
macrocàrpa . AVhite . C, S. Ev. S. 20 Mexico . 1840
minor . . . Rd.yl.gr. 7, S. Ev. T. 20 Guiana . 1798
princeps . . Rd.yl.gi- 7, S. Ev. T. 20 W. Ind. . 17S7
CARÒTA. See Daùcits caròta.
CARP:ÉLLAJ ) the small parts of which compound
CARPELS, ( fruits are formed.
CARPÈSIUM, Linn, From Jcarpesion, a bit of
straw, the appearance of the leaves of the involucrum.
Linn. 19, Or. 1, N a t Or. Asterciccm.
Plants of little beauty, and easy management
in light rich soil ; seeds.
pubéscens . Yellow . G, H. Her. P. 2 Siberia . 1838
torulòsum . Yellow . 6, H. Her. P. 2 Siberia . 1823
Wulfeiànum . Yellow . 6, H. Her. P. 2 Siberia . 1829
abrotdnoides, cérmcum.
CARPÌNUS, Linn. From the Celtic, car, wood,
innda, head ; the wood being fit for the yokes
of cattle. Linn, 5, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Coryìàcem.
Ornamental trees, from twelve to thirty feet
high ; some of the species make good hedges
for slielter, as they grow quick, and are easily
managed ; they are raised from seeds or layers
without difficulty. See Ostrya.
americana . Apetal 3, H. De T. N. Amer. . 1812
Betulus . . Apetal 3, H. De T. 30 Brit., woods,
incìsa . . Apetal 3, H. De T. 20 Brit., gardens,
quercifòlia . Apetal 5, H. De T. 30 Europe . .
variegàta . Apetal 3, H. De T. 20 Brit., gardens,
orientàlis . . Apetal 5, H. De T. 10 Levant . . 1739
CARPO-BALSAMOM. See Balsamodendron.
CARPODÌNUS, R. Brown. From Icarpos, fruit,
and dinos, a circle; the fruit being round.
Linn. 5, Or. 1, Nat. Or. ApocynàcecB. A fruiting
shrub, attaining about eight feet high, and
growing well in a mixture of open loam and
sandy peat, and increased, without difficulty,
from cuttings.
dùlcis . . . Green . G, S. Ev. S. 8 S. Leono . 1822
CARFODÓNTOS, Lahillardière, From harpos, a
fruit, and odontos, toothed ; the cells or carpels
toothed at the apex. Linn. 13, Or. Nat.
Or. Ilypericàcem. An ornamental greenhouse
plant, growing to the height of twenty feet;
it thrives best in peat and loam mixed, and
cuttings root freely in sand, under a glass,
lùcida . . . Yellow . 6 G. Ev. T. 20 N". Holland 1820
CARPOLOGY, the science which treats of the
structure of fruits and seeds.
CARPOPÒGON. See Mucùna.
CARRAGEEN MOSS. See CMndriis cnspzcs,
CARRAWAY. See Càrum.
CARRICHTÈRA, De Candolle. Probably without
mepiing. Linn. 15, Nat. Or. Brassicàcem.
This is a pretty annual, growing w^ell when
sown in the open ground in a dry situation.
Synonyme: 1, Velia dnmia.
Vèlia 1 . . Yellow . 6, H. A. Eng., sandy fie.
CARROT. See Daùcics.
CARTHAGENIAN APPLE. See Panica.
CÀRTHAMUS, Tourncfort. From its Arabic name
quortum, to paint; the flowers yield a fine
colour. Linn. 19, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Asteràcew.
Interesting annuals, requiring to be sown on
a gentle hotbed, and afterwards transplanted
where they are intended to flower. See Carduncéllus,
Cirsiuvi, Heracdntha.
oxyacáutha . Yellow . 7, H. A. 3 Caucasus . 1818
tmctòrius . Orange. 6, H. A. 3 Egypt . . 1551
CARTILAGINOUS, gristly.
CARTONÈMA, R. Brown. From kartos, shorn,
and nema, a filament ; in allusion to the stamens.
Linn. 6, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Commelynàcem.
A pretty annual, requiring merely to
be sowai in sandy peat, and treated in the
stove.
spicáta . . . Blue . 7, S. Her. P. 1 N. Holland 18-22
CARTÓFFEL. See Solcimcm tuberosum.
CART-WRACK. See Fùcus serràius.
CARUI. See Càrum Cdrui.
CÀRUM, ICoch. From Caria, in Asia Minor,
being originally found there. Linn. 5, Or. 2,
Nat. Or. A2)iàcece. One species of this genus,
C. Cdrui, produces the seeds so generally
known by the name of caraway seeds ; they
are hardy biennials, and reqnirc merely to besown
in the open ground. See Ptijchhtis,
cárui . . . -White . 5, H. Her. P. 2 Brit, pastures.
simplex.
CARUNCLEJ a small protuberance.
CARUNCULÀRIA, Haworth. Derived from carúncula,
a fleshy protuberance ; in reference tothe
flowers. Linn. 5, Or. 2, Nat. Or. Asde-
2:)iadàccm. A curious succulent plant; for
culture, &c., see Stapelia. Synonyme: I.
Stapèlia pedunculàta.
peduncuUUa 1 . Br. pur. . 7, S. Ev. S. i C. G. H. 1790
CARUNFEL. See Caryophylhts aromdticiis.
CARÍJPA. See Carapa,
CARVI. See Càrum Cdrui.
CÀRYA, Nuttall. From caryon, signifying a
nut ; in allusion to the fruit. Linn. 21, Or.
9, Nat. Or. Juglandàcem. A genus of timbertrees,
growing about thirty feet high ; they
succeed in common soil, and increase by seeds
or layers. Synonymes 1, Mglaas squamósa,
alba; 2, J. amara; 3, J. comprèssa; 4, /.
obcordàta; 5, J. angustifolia, olivcefhrmis ; 6,
J. porcina : 1, J. sulcàta.
álba 1 . . . Apetal . 4, H. De T. 30 N.Amer.
amara 2 . . Apetal . 5, H. He T. 30 N.Amer.
comprèssa 3 . Apetal . 4, H. I)e T. 80 N.Amer
laciniòsa . . Apetal . 4, H. De T. 30 N.Amer.
microcàrpa . Apetal . 4, H. De T. 30 N.Amer.
obcordàta 4 . Apetal . 5, H. De T. 30 N.Amer.
olivsefòrmls 5 Apetal . 4, H. De T. 30 N.Amer
porcina 6 . . Apetal . 5, H. De T. 30 N.Amer.
glabra . . Apetal . 5, H. De T. 30 N.Amer.
sulcàta 7 . . Apetal . 4, H. De T. 30 N.Amer.
tomentósa . Apetal • 4, H. De T. 30 N.Amer
máxima . . Apetal . 5, H. De T. 50 Phüadel.
CARYÒCAR, Linn, From karyon, a nut ; the
species bear large fruit, containing an eatable
nut. Linn. 13, Or. 4, Nat. Or. Rhizobolàcem.
A genus of fruit-bearing trees, attaining the
height of a hundred feet; in our stoves they
thrive best in sandy open loam or a mixture
of loam and peat, and may be increased
by cuttings in sand, under a glass. Synonyme:
1, Pekea tuber culata,
glábrum . . Green 4, S. Ev. T. 100 Guiana
nuciferum . Red fl. 4, S. E v. T. 100 Guiana
tomentòsuml White . 4, S. Ev. T. 100 Guiana
CARYOPHYLLITA. See Gèuyìi.
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