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towards each other, the tliree lower ones lariceolate, taper-
pointed, about the length of the tube. Vexillum oblongly
obovate, channelled on the upper side, and keeled underneath.
Wings shorter than the vexillum, on long slender un-
gTies, auriculate on one side, the ears very large, and curved
hiwards. Keel acute, sharply keeled. Stamens 10, diadel-
phous, nine joined more than half their length, the points
slender and distinct, the other distinct its whole length. Ovarium
clothed with long weak hairs. Style slender, smooth
below, and villous on the inside, on the upper part.
Our drawing was made from a plant in Chelsea Physic
Garden, in the month of June, 1830, communicated to that
fine collection by Dr. Fischer, Superintendant of the Imperial
Botanic Gardens of St. Petersburg, in the year 1818. It is
perennial, and encreased by seeds, or parting the roots in
Autumn, after flowering, or in Spring, in the usual
manner.
1 . Calyx. 2. Vexillum. 3. Th e two wings. 4 . A front v iew o f the k e e l. 5. A
side view o f tlie same. 0. The united stamens laid open, with th e disunited staroea
near them. 7 . Tlie young seed pod terminated by its style.