3. The Pointal and seed-bud.
This very fine species of Lachenalia, with its variety, have been figured by Prof. Jacquin in his Icones, and Collectanea; but whether from dried specimens or not we cannot determine. As yet there is no figure, of either, in any British publication. Mr. Williams, of Turnham Green, nurseryman, was the first who had it to flower in this kingdom, and to his kindness in sending us a fine specimen, this year, in April, we are indebted for our present figure. It is equally hardy with the rest of the species of the Genus, and propagates abundantly by the root; delights most in a sandy peat soil.[Pg 434]
PLATE CCLII.
HEBENSTREITIA AUREA.
Golden-flowered Hebenstreitia.
CLASS XIV. ORDER II.
DIDYNAMIA ANGIOSPERMIA. Two Chives longer. Seeds covered.
GENERIC CHARACTER.
Calyx. Perianthium monophyllum, tubulosum, membranaceum, emarginatum, subtus longitudinaliter dehiscens.
Corolla monopetala, unilabiata; tubus cylindricus, calyce longior, latere inferiore ad dimidium dehiscens; limbus unilabiatus, adscendens, planiusculus, quadrifidus, subæqualis.