From a plant now in flower, May 1802, in the Hibbertian collection, our figure was taken. It is one of those described by Thunberg in his Dissertatio de Protea, n. 11, and in his Prodromus 25, under the title we have given it; and which is, certainly, very appropriate; although many have the flowers growing in spikes. We believe this is the first time it has flowered in Britain, and that, at present, it is very scarce; having been introduced by Messrs. Lee and Kennedy in the year 1790. It is a hardy greenhouse plant, is increased by cuttings, and thrives in a sandy loam with a small portion of sandy peat earth. Native of the Cape of Good Hope.[Pg 366]
PLATE CCXXXV.
MIMOSA DISCOLOR.
Two-coloured leaved Mimosa.
CLASS XXIII. ORDER I.
POLYGAMIA MONOECIA. Various dispositions: Upon one plant.
ESSENTIAL GENERIC CHARACTER.
Hermaph. Calyx 5-dentatus. Cor. 5-fida.
Stamina 5 seu plura. Pist. 1. Legumen.
Masc. Calyx 5-dentatus. Cor. 5-fida.