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cimen here figured, which hlossomed in his collection at
Claphain, in the beginning of August last. The plant is apparently
perennial, and forms a close spreading patch. It
appears to prefer a loamy soil, and grows luxuriantly in the
open border during Summer, but requires the protection of
a pit or frame in Winter. Cuttings of it root very readily.
Nearly related to V. crithmoides and radicans of Gillies
and Hooker, but differs from the former in its glabrous corolla,
with the tube not much longer than the calyx ; and
from the latter by its hairy stems, narrower segments of its
leaves, and shorter flowers.
The generic name is already explained at fol. 9. D. Don.
1. Bractea. 2. Calyx. 3. Corolla laid open. 4 . Stamen. 5 . Pistil.
