RECORD: Darwin, C. R. 1879.04.11-14. Mirabilis longiflora / Mirabilis jalapa. CUL-DAR209.9.47. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 7.2022. RN1
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The volume CUL-DAR209.9 contains materials for Darwin's book Movement in plants (1880).
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April 11th 1879
Mirabilis longiflora.— Cots horizontal at day — at 10° P.m, both closed & vertical — Cots very unequal in size
Ap. 11th The cots which on 11th were vertical are so no longer, but some younger seedlings have cots closely shut together & vertical
Ap 11th M. jalapa— smaller cot. vertical— larger one highly inclined.
Ap. 14th 10° P.m. The petioles diverge much in day & rise up at night & Cotyledons in close contact & vertical— Splendid sleep.—
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