one bearing a very small one; 3 lower sterile ones flat, and
curved inwards, 2 upper ones straight, very small, and
pointed. Style very short. Stigmas 5, purple, spreading.
This very distinct plant is one of those brought by Mr.
Synnot from the Cape last Summer, and flowered this
Spring at the Nursery of Mr. Colvill, where several other
curious species of this family have bloomed; amongst them
is the curious P. senecioides, which we had never before
seen in any collection.
The present plant, like the rest of this genus, succeeds
best in a light sandy soil, or an equal portion of light turfy
loam, peat, and sand, will suit it very well; and, after its
flowering is over, it will require to be kept quite dry, until
it shows an inclination to grow again; it should then be
taken out of the pot, and all the old earth should be shook
from its roots, when it should be planted in fresh soil, not
too moist; and, as it begins to grow, it will require to be
watered regularly when dry. It may be increased by the
little tubers from the roots, or by seeds.