This species has, for the most part, a stalk unusually crooked or elbowed, by which it is particularly distinguished. It flowers in June, as do most of this beautiful tribe.


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Nigella damascena. Garden Fennel-flower, Love in a mist, Devil in a Bush.

Class and Order.

Polyandria Pentagynia.

Generic Character.

Cal. nullus. Petala 5. Nectaria 5. trifida, intra corollam. Capsulæ 5 connexæ.

Specific Character and Synonyms.