RECORD: Darwin, C. R. & W. E. Darwin. n.d. Species and descriptions. CUL-DAR27.2.B48. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 12.2022. RN1

NOTE: Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin.

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L. Thymifolia — Stamens 2-Pet 4— fl. in short racemes— L. alternate linear not.— bracts leafy not obovate — a. France mdt.

L. Graferri — Stem— 12 Stem diffuse branched— L. alternate, lower eliptic oblong, upper linear-lanceolate. Pet. 6 teeth of calyx mostly sebaceous connivint— (no mention of bracts).

L. Preslii— Stem mostly simple, erect, with 4 winged angles. L. alternate, cordate not oblong— Pet 6— teeth of calyx short spreading. fl. nearly as large as salicaria. moist Sicily — B. considers it same as Grafferi.

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