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silky. Style filiform, attenuated upwards. Stigma a small
bearded disk.
Differing in no respect, except in colour, from that already
figured at Tab. 130 of the first series of this work.
From the predominance of blue in the flowers of this genus,
we are disposed to regard the present very showy variety
as the type of the species. It was discovered by Mr. Cruckshanks,
not far from Pasco, on the Peruvian Andes, near the
limit of perpetual snow; and the plant was named in compliment
to that gentleman by Dr. Hooker, who then considered
it as distinct from L. mutabilis.
The plant is only biennial, but assumes an arborescent
habit, and, if kept in the Conservatory, will continue to
flourish for several years.
It is increased by seeds, but the variety is not permanent
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ur drawing was taken at the Nursery of Mr. Little,
King’s Road, Chelsea.
For the explanation of the generic name, see fob 12.
D. Don.
1. Calyx. 2. K ee l. 3. Stamens. 4. Pistil.
