RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [ny].09.08-12. D. intermedia / D. anglica. CUL-DAR60.1.146. 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: See record in the Darwin Online manuscript catalogue, enter its Identifier here. Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin. The volumes CUL-DAR 54-61 contain material for Darwin's book Insectivorous plants (1875).

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Sept 8th. 8°. 35. — Pricked twice 3 leaves (Yellow sticks) one old — I touched 1 or 2 central glands (owing to sensibility of leaf in withdrawing needle) but this wd cause that tent alone to bend) see if all bend — the lines of transmission injured — needle driven through do — the upper surface is sensitive. cd I scratch upper surface.

Sept 8'

8° 50 — D anglica — cut middle of leaf

Sept 9'- no movement

Sept 10 do — put on bit spider on tender part to see if paralysed

Sept 11. 8° A.m — terminal part has embraced fly}

Sep 12 do do do excellently} red & black stick

D intermedia

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