RECORD: Darwin, C. R. n.d. Abstract of Sowerby, English Botany, vol. 7 and vol. 11. CUL-DAR207.10. (Cite as: John van Wyhe ed., 2002-. The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 3.2022. RN1
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Sowerby's Engl Botany.
Vol. XI p. 732 — descript of Subularia aquatica — says flower completely protected by petals & calyx. Sir J. Smith & Hooker — I believe not in Sir J. Smith.
Vol. VII p. 467 from description of Zostera marina, I should suppose possible it flowered in sheath only beneath level of water — Flowers august & September.
James Sowerby. English Botany; or coloured figures of British plants, with their essential characters, synonyms, and places of growth. London.
Citation: John van Wyhe, ed. 2002-. The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online. (http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
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