This is by far the most showy of the group to which it
belongs. It comes very near to N. turgidus, figured at
TAB. 164. of this work, and is principally distinguished from
it by its erect leaves, which seldom exceed the flower-stalks
in length, by its plaited and crenulate crown, and lastly by
its projecting stigma.
We cannot take upon ourselves to say that these forms are
entitled to be ranked as distinct species, but they were so
regarded by our late valued friends, Mr. Haworth and Mr.
Sweet, who had both devoted much attention to the study of
this difficult genus, and to whose opinions we willingly submit
in such matters.
Our drawing was taken from plants which flowered in
the Chelsea Botanic Garden, in the beginning of May last.
For the explanation of the generic name, see fol. 92.
D . Don.
1. Organs of reproduction.
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