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1. The Empalement. 2. The Blossom. 3. The Chives and Pointal, one tip magnified. 4. Seed-bud and Pointal, summit magnified. |
Throughout this extensive family there is not one that bears any resemblance to this perfectly new and distinct species; the aggregation of the leaves and branches, joined to the drooping character of its flowers, with long descending pointals that rival the finest purple silk, give it a singularity of appearance that renders it equally interesting with the most splendid species. We have seen it flowering successively from the end of almost every branch. Our figure represents nearly an entire plant, from the nursery of Mr. Lee.[Pg 187]
ERICA reflexa.
CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.
Erica antheris cristatis, inclusis: floribus ramulos terminantibus; corolla urceolata: foliis ternis: caule fruticoso: ramulis numerosis.