thrive. It appears to be admirably adapted for a rock-work
where it forms a suffrutescent bush, producing its flowers in
great profusion, and for several months together. Cuttine's
planted in sand, root readily. ’
The name alludes to the thorny leaves, being derived
irom cpvTTTio, to tear.
1. Flower. 2 . Calyx. 3. Corolla, with the Stamens. 4. P is til.
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