This fragrant species of Lachnæa is the L. buxifolia of Lamarck, and the Gnidia filamentosa of Linnæus; but certainly not a Gnidia, as it wants the four small inner petals, the distinguishing feature and most essential distinction between those two genera.
Our figure delineates a plant in the conservatory of G. Hibbert, esq. that was upwards of five feet high; and interspersed amongst some fine bushy shrubs, its compact flowers and delicate glaucous foliage gave it a picturesque appearance.[Pg 65]
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PLATE DXXV.
PODALYRIA HIRSUTA.
Hairy Podalyria.
CLASS X. ORDER I.
DECANDRIA MONOGYNIA. Ten Chives. One Pointal.
ESSENTIAL GENERIC CHARACTER.