Achyranthes porrigens was introduced into this country from Paris, in the year 1802, by Mr. Woodford of Vauxhall; but its native country we have not ascertained. Our figure was taken from a fine plant in the collection of J. Vere, esq. at Kensington Gore; where it is considered and treated as a hot-house plant of the more hardy kind; and rises to the height of 2 or 3 feet. Thrives well in rich earth, and flowers freely in spring, making an elegant but not showy appearance. Its flowers resemble those of Gomphrena perennis, and like them preserve their colours after death, if gathered before they are fully blown; and are capable of becoming both a novel and a graceful addition to our dried bouquets. Is propagated by cuttings, and promises fair to ripen seeds; but is at present extremely rare.[Pg 41]
PLATE CCCLXXXI.
SARRACENIA FLAVA.
Yellow Side-saddle Flower.
CLASS XIII. ORDER I.
POLYANDRIA MONOGYNIA. Many Chives. One Pointal.
ESSENTIAL GENERIC CHARACTER.
Capsula 5-locularis. Stigma clypeatum. Calyx exterior 3-phyllus, superior 5-phyllus.