the name of R. garganicus, but we find no mention of it in
any work that has come under our notice. The plant however,
differs in no respect from the ordinary state of millefoliatus,
except in its larger flowers, and moreover agrees so
entirely with the figure given by Vahl, that we dare not venture
to separate them. The species is nearly related to chee-
rophyllos, but is distinguished by its short, oval tubers, more
pointed segments of its leaves, larger flowers, and adpressed
calyx. It is found in the hilly parts of Italy, Greece, and the
North of Africa. The present variety is from Mount St. Angelo,
anciently Garganus, in the kingdom of Naples.
The plant requires a light loamy soil, is quite hardy, and
may be increased by division or by seeds.
Our drawing was taken from a plant which flowered in
Mrs. Marryat’s collection in April last.
The generic name is derived from Rana, a frog, several
species of the genus being found in places where frogs a-
bound. D. Don.
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