RECORD: Darwin, C. R. 1858.09.16. Ch 3 / The flowers of Corydalis lutea. CUL-DAR76.B16. 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
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Sept 16 /58/
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The flowers of Corydalis lutea, when covered up, do not "go off" but they set seed. — nevertheless in the open & covered flower it was clear that letting them "go off" hastened fertilisation, as appeared to be case with those which the Bees "let off". —
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