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from seeds obtained from the same source as the Callichroa
already noticed. It is remarkable on account of the diversity
of its leaves, those of the root being slender and filiform, while
the solitary cauline pair are-combined together, and are broad
and cucullate, but free at the ape.x. The flowers are produced
in great numbers, and, although small, are very pretty, their
colour being of a beautiful pink.
It is a hardy annual, thriving in almost any kind of earth,
and is readily increased by seeds, which ripen freely in the
open border.
Our drawing was taken in October last.
The generic name is already explained at fol. 163.
D . Don.
1. Calyx. 2. Petal. 3. Pistil. 4. Capsule. 5. Seeds.
