Was introduced from the Cape by Capt. Hutchinson, in 1754. Ait. Kew.
Is readily increased by offsets, and requires the same treatment as the Anthol. Meriana already figured.
Flowers in May and June.
Our drawing was made from a plant which flowered with Mr. Fairbairn, at the Apothecaries Garden, Chelsea, May 2, 1798.
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Genista Linifolia. Flax-Leaved Broom.
Class and Order.
Diadelphia Decandria.
Generic Character.
Cal. 2-labiatus 2/3. Vexillum oblongum, a pistillo staminibusque deorsum reflexum.