RECORD: Darwin, C. R. 1878.03.18-21. Lilium auretum. CUL-DAR209.11.49. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 7.2023. RN1
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Lilium auretum between 2 & 3 ft high.
Apogeotropism
March 18th to morning of 20' 1878
Observed at same time & manner as Rubus.
We see hardly a trace of circumnutation on first day Rose all night During 2d day well marked circumnutation making 2 & 1/2 circles figure but at the same time apogeotropism was acting from stem rose considerably during day— Fell next night—
At close of observation stem was stood 57° above horizon— was horizontal
Plant. 23 inches high
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