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RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [ny].08.30. Lythrum salicaria. CUL-DAR109.B92. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 11.2022. RN1

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[B92]

It is absolutely certain that the broad points of calyx meet, between the long outer points & the bases of the petals ─ in short that so called calyx & the petals make 3 whorls.─

In L. thymifolia the shorter stamen are all aborted ─ in L. hyssipifolia some or all of do are aborted.

[B92v]

Aug 30' Lythrum salicaria

4 spiral vessels in around ovarium & same 4 in style ─ others in placenta

[Annotated sketch] (4 spiral vessels in style. (I believe) & same 4 in coat of ovaries)

Calyx spiral open & viewed internally /over

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