smooth, triangular, inserted into the back of the anthers, a
little above the base: anthers linear, twisted round each
other, 2-lobed, opening in front for the exclusion of the pollen
: pollen dark purple or velvet. Ovarium 6-angled, also a
little twisted : ovula kidney-formed. Style smooth, red upwards,
inclosed by the stamens. Stigma 3-cleft, the segments
broadly dilated at the ends, deeply channelled on the upper
side, having the appearance of 2 lobes; the edges beautifully
fringed, so as to give it, with its hollow surface, the exact
resemblance of a leaf of Dioncea muscipula; has it not the
same uses ?
This elegant species was introduced by Mr. Synnot, from
the Cape of Good Hope. It requires a light loam, and in
other respects to be treated as other Cape Iridece. It may be
planted in a border in front of a Stove or Greenhouse, or other
sheltered situation, where it blossoms freely.
Drawn from a specimen which flowered at Mr. Colvill’s
Nursery.
The generic name is derived from orpETrroe, twisted, and
avOtjpa, anther, in allusion to the twisted nature of the anthers.
1 . Stamens. 2. S ty le and Stigmas.
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