Veronica with leaves lance-shaped, opposite, alternate, and toothed. Flowers grow in spikes from the axillæ of the leaves. Blossoms small, of a pale violet colour, and very fragrant.
REFERENCE TO THE PLATE.
1. The empalement.
2. A blossom spread open.
3. Seed-bud and pointal.
This new species of Veronica was communicated to us by A. B. Lambert, esq. It is a native of Botany Bay on the banks of the Derwent, and was sent over by one of the settlers. The abundance and agreeable fragrance of its flowers render it deserving a place in any collection.[Pg 79]
[Pg 80]
PLATE DXXXII.
PROTEA HUMIFLORA.
Low-flowering Protea.
CLASS IV. ORDER I.