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In 1811, after an absence of nearly twelve years, I returned to Europe, with an ample stock of materials towards a Flora of North America, an attempt at which I now venture to lay before the public, with the flattering hope, that a generous allowance will be made for its un- avoidable imperfections, when the extent of the under- taking is considered ; and that it will be accepted as it really is intended, as only the groundwork of some future more perfect work upon the subject.. As it may be interesting to some readers to have a sketch of the particulars of my stay in America, and fo be informed of the means by which I became pos- sessed of so general a collection of its plants, I shall give a few outlines thereof, previous to the necessary remarks respecting the execution of the work itself. My first object, after my arrival in America, was to form an acquaintance with all those interested in the study of Botany. Among these I had the pleasure to account one of the earliest, and ever after the most va- luable, the Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg of Lancaster, in Pen- sylvania, a gentleman whose industry and zeal for the science can only be surpassed by the accuracy and acute- ness of his observations ; I only regret, that his exten- sive and interesting materials towards a Flora of the United States, in which he has been engaged for a num- ber of years, should not before this have been commu- nicated to the public. I next visited the old established gardens of Mr. Mar- shall, author of a smail " Treatise on the Forest-trees tnxtAta, til of 8om6 future of North AniericA." This gentleman, though then for advanced in age and deprived of his eye-sight, con- ducted me personally through his collection of interest^ ing trees and shrubs, pointing out many which were then new to me, which strongly proved his attachment and application to the science in former years, when his vigour of mind and eye-sight were in fiill power. This establishment, since the death of Mr. Marshall, (which happened a few years ago,) has been, in some respects, kept up by the fomily, but is now very much on the de- cline, only a few old established trees being left as a me- mento of what formerly deserved the name of a re- spectable botanic garden. Near Philadelphia I found the botanic garden of Messrs. John and William Bartram. This is likewise an old establishment, founded under the patronage of the late Dr. Fothergill, by the father of the now livii^ Bartrams. This place, delightfully situated on the banks pf the Delaware, is kept up by the present proprietors, and probably will increase under the care of the son of John Bartram, a young gentleman of classical educa- tion, and highly attached to the study of botany. In Mr. William Bartram, the well known author of " Tra- vels through North and South Carolina," I found a very intelligent, agreeable, and communicative gentlemnn ; and from him I received considerable information about the plants of that country, particularly respect- ing the habitats of a number of rare -and interesting trees. It is with the liveliest emotions of pleasure I call to mind the happy hoxm I spent in this vforthf man's company, during the period I lived in his neigh- bourhood. # •*r viii MOUACM, f Not far from the latter place are alto the exten^Y* gardens of William Hamilton, Esq., called the Wood- lands, which I found not only rich in plants from all parts of the world, but particularly so in rare and new American species* Philadelphia being a central situa- tion, and extremely well calculated for the cultivation of plants from all the other parts of North America, I found this collection particularly valuable for furnishing me with a general knowledge of the plants of that coun- try, preparatory to more extensive travels into the inte- rior, for the discovery of new and unknown subjects. Mr. John Lyon, (of whom I shall have an opportunity to speak hereafter,) who had the management of these gardens, was then about to givie them up : having the offer of being appointed his successor, I embraced it, and accordiligly in 1802 I entered upon the situation* During my stay in this place, which was until 1805, I received and collected plants .from all parts of North America ; and when Michaux's " Flora Boreali-Ameri«. cana" appeared, which was diuing that time, I was not only in possession of most of his plants, but had then a considerable number not described by him. '*^ - ' - Within this period I had also formed a connection with Dr. Benjamin S. Barton, Professor of Botany in the University of Pensylvanil^ &c. whose industrious re- searches in all the different branches of natural history are so well known to the literary world. He likewise, for some time previous, had beeif collecting materials for an American Flora. As I was now very anxious to ex- ]dore the more remote parts of the country, particularly the interesting ranges of the Allegany Mountains, I was enabled, by the kind assistance of this gentleman, to ■**• PABPACl. tlike a more extensive range for my botanical excursions, which during my stay at the Woodlands had been con« fined within a comparatively small compass, the neces* sary attention to the duties of that establishment not per- mitting me to devote more time to them. Accordingly, in the beginning of 1 805, I set out for the mountains and western territories of the Southern States, beginning at Maryland and extending to the Ca^ rolinas, (in which tract the interesting high mountains of Virginia and Carolina took my particular attention,) and returning late in the autumn through the lower countries along the sea-coast to Philadelphia. The foU lowing season, 1806, I went in like manner over tha Northern States, beginning with the mountains of Pen> sylvania and extending to those of New Hampshire, (in which tract I -traversed the extensive and highly hiterest- ing country of the Lesser and Great Lakes,) and returning as before by the seJi-coast. Both these tours I principally made on foot, the most appropriate way for attentive observation, particularly in mountainous countries ; travelling over an extent of more than three thousand miles each season, with no other companions than my dog and gun, frequently tak- ing up my lodging in the midst of wild mountains and impenetrable forests, far remote from the habitations of men. The collections and observations made in the course of these joiutieys, all of which I coJhmunicated to Dr. Barton, were considerable, in respect to the dis- covery of many new and interesting subjects of natural history in general. But the knowledge which I thereby acquired of the geography, soil, and situation of the plants of that country, (points of the greatest interest # to the practical botanist) was of the greatest im-* portance to me^ Soon after my return from the las'«,-mentioned jour- hey, I had the pleasure Ui form an acquuntance with Meriwether Lewis^ Esq;, then Governor of Upper Loui* siana, who had lately returned from an expedition across the Continent of America to the Pacific Ocean, by the way of the Missouri and the great Columbia rivers, ex- ecuted under the direction of the Government of the United States. A small but highly interesting collec- tion of dried plants was put into my hands by this gentleman, in order to describe and figure those I thought new, for the purpose of inserting them in the account of his Travels, which he was then engaged in preparing for the press. This valuable work, by the unfortunate a^d untimely end of its author, has been in- terrupted in its publication ; and although General Da- niel Clark, the companion of Mr. Lewis, (to whom I transmitted all the drawings prepared for the work,) un- dertook the editorship after his death, it has not, to my knowledge, yet appeared before the public, notwith- standing the great forwardness the journals and mate- rials were in when I had the opportunity of perusing them. ( ^ The collection of plants just spoken of was made during the rapid return of the expedition from the Pa- cific Ocean tovfards the United States. A much more extensive one, made on their slow ascent towards the Rocky mountains and the chains of the Northern An- des, had unfortunately been lost, by being deposited among other things at the foot of those mountains. The toss of this first collection is the more to be regretted, m ^^• greatest itn* when I consider that the small collection ^tmununicated to me^ consisting of about one hundred and fifty speci- mens, contained not above a dozen plants well known to me to be natives of North America, the rest being either entirely new or but Uttle known, and among them at least six distinct and new genera. This may give an idea of the discerning eye of their collector, who had but little practical knowledge of the Flora of North America, as also of the richness of those extensive re- gions in new and interesting plants, and other natural productions. The descriptions of those plants, as far as the speci- mens were perfect, I have inserted in the present work in their respective places, distinguishing them by the words ** V. s. in Herb. Lewis." Several of them I hav« had an opportunity of examining in then- living state, some being cultivated from seeds procured by Mr. Lewis, and others since my arrival in England from seeds and plants introduced by Mr. Nuttall. Here I cannot refirain from drawing the attention of future botanists travelling thos^ regions, to two highly interesting plants, of which I have only seen imperfect specimens. The first is what Mr. Lewis in his joiimalt calls ** the Osage Apple," or " Arrowwood of the Mis- souris." This is a tree, or rather shrub, with leaves re- sembling those of a pear-tree, but broader in propor- tion ; they are alternate, and have a recui^d thorn near their base ; the flowers are of separate sexes, and appear in axillary, peduncled, globular catkins, which produce a depressed globular fruit, in size and colour resembling an orange, in interior structure approaching near to the genus Morinda, This shrub, on account of its fruit % m # • ^ ■'t^ Xll PRKVACE. I '' i and handsome foliage, must be highly ornamental i the wood, being excessively hard^ is preferred by the natives to any other for making their arrows ; and as it does not spontaneously grow in their neighbourhood, they travel annually to a considerable distance South-west, to pro-^ cure it. About the village of the Osage tndians a few trees have been planted, from which one has been in- troduced into one of the gardens at St. Louis on the Mississippi. Perfect seeds from the last-mentioned tree were given by Mr. Lewis to Mr. M*Mahon, nursery and seedsman, at Philadelphia, who raised several fine plants from them, and in whose possession they were when I left America. The other plant alluded to is called by Mr. Lewis " A bulbous Rush, which serves the Indians for bread." Of this I have only seen the root, which ift of a yellowish-brown colour, about the thickness of a fin- ger, and jointed ; on each joint, which are about three inches asunder, several tubers of about an inch and a half long are produced, of an oblong ovate shape, ta- pering into a point towards the end ; these tubers are filled with an exquisite white and fine farina, resembling starch ; these roots are used in the same manner as those of Psoralea esculentOy vid. vol. ii. p. 475. I take this to be a larger species of tuberous Cyperus. • While I wa^s thus engaged in describing and figuring those new acquisitions to the American Flora, another opportunity ttered to augment my resources. Mr. Aloysius Enslen, who had been sent to America by Prince Lichtenstein of Austria, as a collector of new and interesting subjects of natural history, returned to Philadelphia from his extensive travels through the Western Territories and Southern States. This gentle- # * * ^ ■*'■■ i*. PRBFACB. man, with whom I had previously been on tenns of in- timate friendship, was now in possession of an extreme- ly valuable collection of living and dried plants, to which I had wirestrained access. To his liberality I am in- debted for many new and scarce specimens, which filled up a desideratum in my collection, particularly in the plants of Lower Louisiana and Georgia. Those species exclusively received from his collection I have distin- guished by ** V. s. in Herb. Enslen." At the same time I had firequent opportunities of seeing the herbarium and collection of living plants of Mr. John Lyon, a gentleman through whose industry and skill more new and rare American plants have lately been introduced into Europe than through any other channel whatever. Those plants particularly adopted from his collection I have marked with " v. s. in Herb, Lyon." By these and several other connections, whieh it ii unnecessary to mention here, added to my own occa- sional excursions through the different parts of the United States, I was put in possession of an extensive herbarium, containing plants from ail the different parts of North America; which when summed up would nearly double the number of those described in Mi- chaux's excellent Flora. As that work was then ex- tremely scarce in America, I determined to publish a Com- pendium of it, executed on the plan Wf Hofimann's Flora Germanica, which work I had no doubt would be acceptable to the botanist, and particularly so to the cultivator. I communicated my design to Messrs. Brad- ford and Inskefp, booksellers at Philadelphia, who gave n>e every encouragement towards th^ prosecution thereof. m m. v«;:. £^ - i^Jfcr ■: XIV rSEFACBy . While I was engaged in arraiigmg my materials for this publication, I was called upon to take the manage- ment of the Botanic Garden at New York, which had been originally established by the arduous zeal and ex- ertions of Dr. David Hosack, Professor of Botany, &c, as his private property, but has lately been bought by the Government of the State of New York for the public service. As this employment opened a further prospect to me of increasing my knowledge of the plants of that country, I willingly dropped the idea of my intended pub- lication for that time, and in 1807 took charge of that establishment. Here I again endeavoured to pay the utmost attention to the collection of American plants, as the establish- ment was principally intended for that purpose. In this I was supported by my numerous botanical ccnnections and friends, among whom I must particularly mention John Le Conte, Esq. of Georgia, whose unremitting ex- ertions added considerably to the collection, particularly of plants from the Southern States. The additions to my former stock of materials for a Flora were now considerable, and in conjunction with Dr. D. Hosack I had engaged to publish a periodical work, with coloured plates, all taken from living plants, and if possible from native specimens, on a plan similar to that of Curtis's Botanical Magazine ; for which a gioat number 4^ dra^ngs were actually prepared. But at this period I was attacked by a serious and obstinate intermitting fiever, which made a change of air and cli • mate absolutely necessary to me ; I therefore, in 1810, took a voyage to the West Indies, visiting the islands of Barbadoes, Martinique, Dominique, Guadaloupe, an4 • PRBVACB. 99 St. Bartholomew's, from which I returned in the au- tumn of 1811 in 4 perfect state of recovered health. The vessel in which I returned landed at the town of Wisoasset in the province of Main. This being a coun- try I had never visited before, I examined its vegetation with all possible attention ; and although the season was too fiur advanced for making any new discoveries, I gained considerable information respecting the geogra- phy of plants, a point I always considered highly in- teresting to the science. During my joumifey towards New York, I had an opportunity of visiting Professor Peck of Cambridge College near Boston, and seeing his highly interesting collection of pltmts, collected on a tour to the alpine regions of the White Hills of New Hampshire. As the season was too far advanced when I was in that country to suffer me to think of ascending those mountains, this collection was highly gratifying On my return to New York, I found things in a sitU" ation very unfavourable to the publication of scientific works, the public mind being then in agitation about a war with Great Britain. . I therefore determined to take all my materials to England, where I conceived I yhould not only have the advantage of consulting the most celebrated collections and libraries, but also meet with that encouragement and support so necessary to works of science, and so generally bestovm upon them there. These expectations I found amply realized on my ar- rival in London. I had very soon the pleasure of form- ing a circle of acquaintance among those attached to the •cience of Botany, by whom I was gradually introduced >«>fiBH9MCH I * ■V #>. Xlt PRfeFACB. to the most eminent botanical characters of oui' age Sir Joseph Banks, with his accustomed liberality, sup- ported my undertaking by giving me access to his extensive library and herbarium, A. B. Lambert, Esq. favoured me not only with the same assistance, but very handsomely offered me the entire use of his library and ^Uection during the compilation of the work. To this gentleman I am in the highest degree indebted for his strenuous support under all the difficulties I had to en- counter during its progress ; which by his generous exertions he endeavoured to remove whenever they occurred. Among the many new sources of information now opened to me, I must particularly mention the following original collections, by the assistance of which I have been enabled to cdrrect many errors of former publications, particularly respecting the synonyms. I. Clayton's Herbarium. — The whole of this interests ing collection, from which the '^ Flora Virgimca" of Gronovius was compiled, is preserved in the Banksian Museum. This has been particularly useful to me in tracing the plants which Linnaeus h^d adopted from that work. II. Professor P. S. Pallas's Herbarium .-^This exten- sive collection, now in the possession oi A. B. Lambert, Esq. was highly useful to me, in comparing the plants of North Ai4iHcaliiith those of the North of Asia, to some of which they have a great affinity, and others are common to both continents. III. Plukenet's Herbarium. — Preserved in the British Museum, as also part of IV. Catesby's Herbarium. , y> •.■mmm mSVACB. xvii aOINICA" of V. Walter's Herbarium. This interesting collection, from which Walter's '^ Flora Caroliniana" was compiled, is in possession of the Messrs. Frasers of Sloane Square, whose father was the intimate friend of Mr. Walter. They very kindly permitted me to make use of it whenever I had occasion to refer to it. I am also highly indebted to William Roscoe, Esq., who very obligingly communicated to me Mr. Bradbury's Plants collected in Upper Louisiana. This valuable collection contuns many rare and new speci«>s, having been collected in a tract of country never explored be- fore : those which were entirely new I have described in the Supplement to the present work. Besides these general collections, there were a num* ber of interesting new plants in the Banksian Herbarium collected by different persons in North America. Among them I found a number of those collected by Archibald Menzies, Esq., during the famous expedition under Vancouver, on the north-west coast of America. As several of them had been described by me from the Lewisian collection, I requested permission of Mr. MeU" zies to adopt such as were immediately connected with my plan, which he very obligingly complied with. The number of American plants in the different nur- series and private collections in the vicinity of London, contributed considerably to my resources, and I am highly indebted to those who gave nte th .«*: XVUI WiSACB. anxious to exflioineit. Pr. G. WiUiamv^ professor of bo- tai^ in that UiiiyersitVf received me with that kindness so congenial to the true friend of science, and supported my. researches to the utmost of his power. Besides the entire Hierbiuium of Morison, and other valuable collec- tions, I found a general collection 'of North American plants, among which I was particularly gratified to find all those sent by Mr. M. Catesby to Dr. Sherard. This collection, though made a century ago, is in very fine preservation, and contains specimens of most of the new species of Walter, Michaux, &c. and even some entirely nevv ones, with the remarks and synonyms of Dr. Sherard, and frequently accompanied with the orir ginal letters of M. Catesby. In the same coUecticm are also a number of rare specimens collected by a Mr. Tilden at • Hudson's Bay, and those of John Bartram and other correspondents of Dr. Sherard. In fine, I consider this the most complete collection of North American plants now extant. The notes and remarks made here are given in the Appendix and Addenda, as it was not until the body of the work was printed that I had the importunity of seeing this valuable collection. Having thus given a general view of the means and resources I had in composing the present work, I shall only add a few remarks respecting its execution. On a slight inspection of the work, it will be readily perceived l|jpt m^ chief object has been, throughout, to .comprise as much matter as possible in the smallest space which attention to perspicuity would allow. In respect to nomenclature I have followed Willde- now's "SpKciBs Plantarum" and Michaux's **Floka l>fcxrACB. XIX Sorbali-Ambricana" as near as possible, avdding carefully to change old established names, however faulty, unless in cases where good authority furnished a more appropriate one. As for example, I have adopted Fraxinus acuminatti of Lamarck, instead of F^axinus americanaf Linn., and Cynoglossum ampleidcimle of Michaux for Cynoglossum virginkufn, Linn. But I have never approved of such changes as Juglans alba and cinerea of Linnseus to Juglans squamata and ca- thartica, as the younger Michaux in his '* Arbres Fores- tiers" has done. This otherwise very usefiil publication Is fiill of such new names, imposed on well known and l(Mig established species, and sometimes even without the least hint respecting their names in other authors. The specific characters in most instances have been mo- delled anew or altered as it viras found necessary. Where- ever any alteration had been made it was necessary to quote the author from which the species had been taken in a separate line, as page 16 Monarda didyma ; after the specific description I had to repeat that it was the same with M. didyma, Willd. sp.pl. I. p. 125. To avoid this superfluous repetition, and save as much room as possible, I found it expedient to adopt, from page 72 to the end, the following mark (— ), to be placed after the specific character whenever it had been amended ; 90 that Stipa avenacea, page 72, is the same species de- scribed by Willd. sp. pi. I . p. 442, but tholeharacter is new or augmented. Wherever the author follows the description without this mark, as page 73, Saccharum giganleum, Pers. ench. 1. p. 103, in that case the cha- racter has been adopted without alteration. b2 tk PABPACV. In some of the more intricate genera, as ATohardtf Vacciniunif Andromeda^ Salixy &c. the speciflc charac- ters have been extended to a rather unusual length, which may be objected to by some, but I am persuaded will be approved of by most. The beauty of a short and perspicuous character is without doubt preferable to a long one, which the more it is extended the more ambiguous it will become ; but the nature of certain genera will absolutely not admit this conciseness, and the works of some of the most celebrated authors have lately proved that it is inconvenient to be limited by a certain number of words in forming the specific character. Among many others I only need to mention Willdenow's last volume of the Species Plantarum, par- ticularly the genus Aspidiuntf and Mr. Robert Brown's excellent "Treatise on the Proteacese," in the tenth vo* lume of the Transactions of the Linnean Society. In both these works examples will be found, where the length of the specific character equals if not exceeds in lAunber of words the longest in th6 present work. It would have been needless to encumber the work with a superfluous number of synonyms, which can be found in the authors referred to ; but those of a late date, or any way illustrative toward the true determination of the species, have been carefully collected, as the means I was possessed of were particularly favourable to the as* certainment^ those points, which may be of the high- est utifity to future publications on the same subject. In respect to the figures referred to, care has been taken to quote the most correct whenever there was a choice. The plates which accompany the work have PRBPACB. XXI been carefully selected, either from highly interesting new plants, or those which wi^I not admit of cultivation, as some of the Rhexias, Lupinus, Gerardta^ &c. As the plates were executed during the progress of the work through the press, references to them could not be inserted in the proper places ; but as the plates themselves refer to the pages of the work, it will be easy to supply this deficiency. Particular attention has been pud in describing the soil, situation, and range of country each species is found in, which will be found very useful to the practi- cal botanist, and especially so to the cultivator of those plants. After the usual sign of duration, and the time of flowering, each species has been faithfully marked whether I have seen it myself in a living state (v. v.), or only in a dried specimen {v. s.)\ in the latter case the name of the herbarium I had it from is generally men- tioned. Those I have adopted without seeing them myself in either state, and whicl\ are but few, t have marked (-|-). To each species a short note has been added, respect- ing the colour and size of the flower^ the habit of the plant, or some other interesting subject illustrative of the species. Very fi)ll descriptions have been given of only some of the most interesting new species, as the limits of the work would not admit of it in general. The careful references to authors and good figures will amply supply this deficiency. In the alteration made in the systematic anangement^j^ *.>? XXll PM'ACB. -V- t have been guided by the hints given by the teamed Dr. J. E. Smith, in his excellent " Introduction to Bo- tany." The classes Dodecandria and Polyadelphia are entirely omitted, and their genera inserted in their pro- per places in the other classes. Asarum next to Aris' tolochia, in Gynandria. Befariaf Portulaccaf Talinum, Calligonum, and Hypericumf in Polyandria. Hudson nia next to Helianthemumy with which it is closely related in the same class, Decumaria, Lythnim, Cu'^ phettf and Agrimottia, in Icosandria. Halesia near Styrax, in Monadelphia. Euphorbia in Didinia, where it forms, with its other genera, a natural as well as ar- tificial order. The nineteenth class, Didinia, contains the natural families of Tricoccse or Euphorbia, Amen- taceae, and Coniferae. The other genera of the classes Monceoia, Dioecia, and Polygamia, having been re- ferred to their proper classes. The genus Diotis more properly belongs to Tetrandria, but had been omitted in that class. Najas and Valisneria v"^ genera of an order of this class, to which probably might be added all the Aroideae. How far these alterations may meet the approbation of those best qualified to judge, I have yet to learn, but I am strongly persuaded they will facilitate the study of this lovely science to the young be^nner. In the last class, Cryptogamia, T have gone no fiirther than the family of the FiliceSj according to the forma- tion of the plan of this work, which only included plmxts which either are, or can be cultivated. The othcK orders, Musci, Algce^ and Fungi j will form a distinct work ti^om the present^ and may appear at some future n- .■■ PftKVACK. xxiii (Period :n a more perfect nhtape than the limits of t '*is work would admit; it being absolutely necessary to iUnstrate those minute objects with correct figures, with- out which mere words are useless in describing them. At the end of the work I have given a Table of Ano- malous Flowers ; great painn have been taken to make it as correct as possible. Thiti will be found of infinite service^ particularly to the young botanist. For this purpose I shall give aa exauiple of the use of it. Should the young bt'/.nner, unacquainted with the genus Ga- liumi happen to find Galium irifidumy vol. i. p. 103, he would in vain look for its genus in Triandria ; bu( by referring to this table among the anomalous genera, he will very easily find its proper genus.' Again, by ex- amining a fiower of jisclepias, he might very probably consider the ten pollen masses for as many anthers, and look for its genus in Decandria, which by the as- sistance of this table he will trace to be Pentandria. For the accommodation of the English reader, I have given a double Latin and English Index. Great atten- tion has Leen paid to the correctness of the General Index, in which the first number in parentheses refers to the number of the genus, the other to the page. The synonyms are distinguished by being in Italics. Notwithstanding the imremitting attention paid to the correctness of this work, the author is well aware that it will not be found free from those errors which are unavoidable in (nay almost inseparable from) publica-r lions of this nature, where so great a number of autho- rities are to be referred to. But he still consoles him-, self with the idea of having given to the world a work, •^.i ill ' ii> \\ ■ i KklV PlLtiVAClit which> with all its imperfections^ will be found usdbf^ and contribute to the general advancement and progress of the science. This has been the only um^ and wiU be the highest rer;ard of the labours of The AuTrioK. Lecentier i^W 1819. i., TaVV i-l t \ ^h^^t'^'fii sr -.■ ^j ■ f% ■\ ! ■ • i .TJ i •;•(■ •1', t.-U. ii \ ^■■ Mi v^y^al! ^^iij-Hi i 1'''^ VMt-'---- !». <| *i«J3j t-.ir> ?'„. . .i^i'imvy)ii\iM.'.-ii.kim^->i: :Uf:f'--^Ki ii' Y^n'/••^»n j^j-L'i nsU xh Uj'') '■fsfi: It>f 1:. .L.*;;;? Mi:. ii-j' '■). '?-.' !?«.'.: 1 be found useflify m aent and progren ■ ly aim^ and wiU 1 1 1 t'HB AUTltoK. ■ Tat. 1. ^B 2. 3. 4. KEPERENCES TO THE PLATES. 1S-'t;ti>;,L,->-^> ,«: ft • * a. 6. 7. 8. ' ' ^ IV . 10. » ■■:v. ;■!;;. < -ja.: t-.r 11. :{/< ■ ^i i' ' 13. VJij'j': 13. '■ ' .■■■■. U ■:;.■;, " ' ■'"'>».■( • •'.'f, . -.'.T u. Page, *r,( 17. MotiardaKalmiana. .,^ 62. Milium amphicarpon. r/ r 175. Claytonialanceolata. . 'r 219. Berberis Aqnifolium. 1. A sinele pinna of a full grown leaf, from the under side. 2. An expanded flower^ with its component parts viewed from behind, natural size. 3. A petal with its stamen, magnified. 4. 5. A stdmen and pistillum^ more magnified. 219. Berberis nervosa. 1. The calyx, natural size. 2. A petal with its stamen, magnified. 224. Conostylis americana. 156. Solanura heterandrum. 228. Lilium pudicum. 1 . The pistil. 2. A stamen, both natural size. ^ . ,. , ' 243. Helonias tenax. 258. Bhexia ciliosa, and Rhexia lutea. Both species, .V, by a mistake of the engraver, have been re- . presented with five petals, which ought to be . only four. 2. A variety of Rhexia lutea. 200. Clarkia pulchella. 283. Gaultheria Shallon -, with a staitien magnified. 283. Gaultheria serpyllifolia ) a flowering branchf magnified. 21. Ceratiola eficoides ; a female branch, natural size. 178. The fruit of Hamiltonia olcifera, natural size. 2. A longitudinal cut of the same. 3. The kernel. 302. Mylocariura ligustrinum. The dissections are : an opened corolla with the stamens ; a back view of the calyx and the germ with its ■ligmaj allmagnifii^d. ! .t n XXVI XIFBRBMCES TO THE PLATES. Tal. Page. ^ 15. 333. Tigarea tridentata. 1. A flower divested of its petals. 3. A fruit. 3. The same longitudinally cut to show the seed. _^ 16. lAB. Rubus spectabilis. 17. 3gO. Caltha flabellifolia. 18. 423. Cierardia fruticosa. ' '- < * k-^sr.: 19. 423. Gerardia quercifolia. '-,i'V^? 20. 427> Mimulus Lewisii. 21. 468. Lupinus villosus. ii 32. 475. Psoralea esculenta* - 4 . . ■ 1. The calyx. ■ • . ; ?dij ;a&noj}rii: 3. The vexilium. ?> ii,-;- , -a .0 .1**! 3. The carina with the alac. 'v y: 4. A fruit. , /. ,r. 33. 479- Lupinaster tnacrocephaluj, .'. ,! 34. 499. Prenanthes Serpentaria. 1 ■•ir-T!'.!-- ^ft-ar-Lf- '■-' fi.{. , ,fj X. ,K ■ ' 4' '. ' f % 1 :•; ^'I rO T ■ 1: ■.. :/'•;: ■■■*■■' • ' -iit..;- 'i r - ',', ,ft. , ^ ., ,, ■•) , ( .^ '■'■^K t: IV Aiii*U:l " * -m •w "^ ' ■, tail. cut to show the ,■ --;-«{ • :-^'. '. •' ' * V. i . i H • .S k 5 1 iV ',t ', ''J; .^i s, .1'! i^'sr-wj. \VA .;v:'- .' ■*: INDEX AUCTORUM, ^^'f^ Allot, insect. — The Natural History of the rarer Lepidc^ terous Insects of Georgia, collected from the Obser- vations of J. Abbot, by J. £. Smith. 2 vols. London, 1797. 4to. Act, holm. — KoDgl. Vetenskaps Academiens Handlingar. Stockholm, 1739etseq. 8vo. Act. petrop. — Acta Academiae Scientiarum Imperialis Petro- politanse pro Annis 1777—1783. 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IViUd. hort. ber. — Ejusdem Hortus Berolinensis. Fasc. 1 — 3. Berol. 1803, 1804. IVili'd. up. pi. — ("jusdem Species Plantarum. Berolini, 1797 et seq. 8vo. # ! . I \ » ■' * ■ » 1. MONANDRIA. I. MONOGYNIA. 1. ZOSTER A. Tfl/ et Cor. nulla. y/«/A. sessllis. Caps. l-sperma. Monokum. 2. CAULINIA. Cat et Cor. nulla. y^w/A. sessilis. Styl. filiformis. Sligm. 2-ticluin. Caps. 1-spernia. AJo- voJcum. 3. SALICORNIA. Cal. ventricosus, integer. Cor. O. Stam. 1-2. Sem. l.in fundo calycis. A. HIPPURIS. Cal. margo bilobus, superus* Cor. O. £<^m. 1. II. DIGYNIA. 'horn. Walter. 5. PODOSTEMUM. Cal squamae 2-3. Cor.O. Fil. furcatum. Anth. 2. 5/^/. 0. Sligm. reilexa. Caps. 2-loc. 2-valv. polyspermr.. 6. CALLITRICHE Cal. 2-partitus. Cor. 0. Caps. 2-lociilaris, 4-sperma. 7. BLITUM. Ca/. S-fidus, baccatus, Cor.O. Sent. l. 8. CORISPERMUM. Ca/. 2-partitU8. Cor.O. Sem. I. III. POLYGYNIA. g. ZANNICHELLFA. C«/. l-phyllus, turbinatus. Cor.O. Styl.3—5. Sligm. pehat3. Sem. 3 o. nuda. 10. CHAR A. Cal. at Cor.O. Sligm. 3. fiac. polysperma. VOL. I, ''•^ .- /' MOKANDRIA MONOGYNIA. manna. <^ fragilis. Jlexilis. kerbacea. annua. simplex. gracilis. virgimca. I. MONOGYNIA, 1. ZOSTER A. Gen.pl. 139O. Grass-wrack. I. Z. foliis integerrimis subtrinerviis^ caule teretiusculo. Fahl. enum. pi. 1. p. 14. Icon. Engl. hoi. 467. Fl, dan. I. 15. In salt-marsh ditches, in the bay cf Delaware, scarce. "U ' Aug. V. V. liCaves long ; flowers very small. The leaves are narrower and more obtuse than in the European plant ; in every other respect it appears to be the same. 2 CAULTNIA. Willd. in act. ac. ler. 1798. p. 87. 1. C. foliis ternis oppositisve lineari-subulatis recurvatis aculeato-dentatis rigidis. WiHd. sp. pi. 4. p. 182. Icon. mild. l. c.t.\. f. 2.— Michel, gen. t. 8. /. 3. In slow-flowing waters ; Susquehanna,"; Kenhaway, &c. rivers. 0. Aug. v. v. Immersed, floating. 2. C. foliis senis linearibus apice denticulatis patentibus. fTtlld. sf). pi. 4. p. 183. Icon. Wiild. l.c.t.l.f.t. In small ponds and old ditches : New Vork to Carolina. 0. Aug. V. V. Immersed, floating; flowers very small. 3. SALICORNIA. Gen.pl. 14. Samphire or Glasswort. l.S. herbacea palula, articulis apice coropressis emargi- nato-bifidis, spicis axillaribus oppositis pedunculatis, squamis obtusis. Ifilld. sp.pl. 1. p. 23. a Engl. hot. 415. j3 ramis simplicis^mis, caule prostrate. y caule stricto ramoso, ramis laxis. Var. a and /3 are common along the sea-coast : var. y I observed on the Salt-lake of Onondago, New York. 0. c?.Aug. v.v. Fleshy, smooth ; salt taste. 2. S. herbacea erecta, ramis simplicissimis indivisis : spicis longis articulatis. JViUd. sp. pi. 1. p. 25. Frequent on the coast of Virginia and Carolina. ©. July, Aug. V. V. i V. s. in Herbaria Gronoviano in Museo Banhsiano asservato. Smiiller than No. I . I consider this no more than a sub-species, and pro* bably the same with S. herbacea y. MOKAVDRiA MONooYNiA. Salicornia. S 3. S. fruticulosa assurgens inordinate ramosa. Mich. fi. amligua. amer. I. p. 2. In sedgy salt-meadowii ; New Jersey to Carolina. (^.T; . July, Aug. V. V. Resembles S.fruticosa very much ; taller than either No. I . or 2 j pale green. 4. HIPPURIS. Gen. pi. 15. Mare's-tail. 1. H. foliis plerutnque senis linearibus. Mich. ft. amer. 1. vulgaris, p. I. In ditches and small ponds: Canada to Pensylvania, rare. IL. v. s. s.fi. Upright, simple) may be a new species. ' ' Ivisis: spicis II. DIGYNIA, > 5. PODOSTEMUM. Michfl.amer.2.p.lQA, I. Podostemura. Mich. I. c. p. l65, ceratophyk- Icon. Mich. I. c. t. 44. lum% Closely attached to loose stones in shallow water of the rivers Ohio> Holston, Kenhaway, &c. % . July. V. V. I take the liberty to place this plant in Munandria, as it will be more easily found by a young Botanist under this he^d, than under Monoecia Diandria. 6. CALLITRICHE. Gen.pl.i7. Water-starwort. 1. C. foliis superioribus spathulato-obovatis, inferioribus li- heterophj/Ua. nearibus obtusis emarginatisque. C. verna lFilld.sp.pl. I. p. 29} Icon. Fl. dan. 129 ? In springs and rivulets, very common. 0. May'— July. V. V. Flowers white, axillary j upper leaves floating. 2. C. foliis omnibus linearibus apice bifidis. linearis. C. autumnalis. fVilld.sp.pl. I. p. 2g} In similar situations, not so common. Q. May, June. V. V. More slender than No. 1 . Upper leaves somewhat spathulate-linear. 3. C. foliis omnibus linearibus truncatis brcvibus approxi- irev^lia. matis. ftft capitatum. hyssopifoli- utn. ^S ?.^' \/\ O. MONANDRiA OI6YNIA. CalHtriche. ,'i In sandy barren grounds, near mill-ponds, occasionally overflowed: New York to Virginia. ©.Aug. v. v. , , Small, creeping along the ground, with a moss-like ; appearance; flowering seldom. 7. BLITUM. Gen. pi. 18. Strawberry-spinage. 1. B. foliis acute triangulo-hasfatis, capitulis alternis in ra- cemum superne aphyllum approximatis. Mich. Jl. amer. I. p. 2. Willd. sp. pL\.p 30. ;.; In woods and about houses, in Canada and the western ;,, parts of New York and Virginia. ©. June, July. v.v. Flowers herbaceous J berries red. h^.tt—' 8. CORISPERMUM. Gen. pi. 16. - Tick-seed. 1||..;C. spicis terminalibus, foliis linearibus enerviis muticis. *■ WUld. ip.pl.\.p.28. -A .i- Icon. Pall.fl.ross.2.t.gS. In open plains, called Prairies, of Canada and on the banks of the Missouri River; found by M. Lewis, Esq. Pj . Aug. Sept. v. s. in Herhario Lewiiiano. SmiiU shrub, of a gray aspect : flowers small, in axil- lary clusters. ;/ ** ■t, ,KJ t palustris. m valgaris. .ti. .'i^'.i. III. POLYGYNIA. 9. ZANNICHELLM. Gen.pl. 13gu 1, Z, anthera quadriloculari, stigmatibus integerrimis, se- minibus dorso denticulatis. Willd. sp. pi. A. p. 181. ■•' Icon. Mithel. gen. t. 34. f. I. In ditches and small rivulets, in Virginia near the Sweet springs. ©. July, Aug. v.v. Resembles Pota" niogdon marinum ; flowers very small. • *' 10. CHAR A. Gen. pi. 13^7. I. C. caulibus ramulisque basi nudis, ramulis teretlbus, ar- ticulis foliosis, foliolis oblongo-subulatis, bracteis bac- ca brevioribus. inild.sp.pl. 4. p. 163. £ Icon. Engl. tot. 336. Feat her- leds.. Floating in old ponds and ditches : Canada to Carolina, common. Q.July, Aug. v.v. Incrusted ; soielli disagreeably. ;if-i ...,\*-. "'....• ..- k MONANDRIA P0LY6YNIA. Chara. 2. C. caulibus nudis snperne papillosis, ramuHs teretibus basi et in articulis foliosis, foliis linearibus, bracteis bacca brevioribus. JVilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 184. Icon. IVilld. in act, ac. ber. t. \,f 2. In clear waters and snaall ponds : Pensylvania, Virginia, &c. ©.July, v.v. Green, shining^ fragile. 3. C. caulibus diaphanis nudis, ramulis inarticulatis aphyl- lis cumpressis, baccis nudis lateral.bus. IVilld. sp. pi. 4. /J. 187. . . Icon. Engl. hot. IO70, In muddy pools and ditches in the western part of Pen- sylvania, &c. 0. Aug. V. V, Green, flexile, ten- der, transparent. ..''«i; -..'^c ■rX.. X'^ •■^■'"••j . ■'■'■■■ "^-.^ v'> , ■ \ >■ ^i *?, ,ni'-. " .:;■ II. DIANDRIA. I. MONOGYNIA. * Ft. completi, inferi, l-pet. regulares. 12. OLEA. Cor. 4-ficia: laciniis subovatis. Drupa I- Bperma. 13. CH ONANTHUS. Cor. 4-fida : laciniis longissimis. Drupa l-sperma : nucc striata. 14. ORNIJS. Cor. 4partita : petalis longis ligulatis. fit. ionga. Nux alata. 11. LIGUSTRUM. Cor. 4-fida. £ac. 2-loc. : loculie 2- spermis. , •• Ft. completi, inferi, i-pel. irregulares, angiospermi. 18. VERONICA. Cor. limbo 4-partito: lacinia inferiore angustiore f apx 2-loc. 17. MICRANTHEML'M. Cor. subcampanulata. 4 par- tiia: Wiiiia SUperiore minore.'^ Caps. 2 valv. I loc. polysperraa. 19. GRATIOi A. Cor. irregularis, resupinala. Stam. 2, sterilia. Stigm. 2-lob Caps. 2-loc. 16. CATAI.PA. 6V irregularis, 5-fida. Cat. 2>pbyllu8. Cops. 2-locnlariji. 20. ELYTRAR A Cttr. 5-fida, subaequalis. loc. 21. jrSTICIA. Cor. irregularis. Caps. 2- loc. 2*valyis. jinlh. gemins. 22. PINGUICULA. Cor. ringens, calcarata. Caps. lAoc, Cat. 2-lab. .^-fidus. 23. UTRICULAR 'A. Cor. ringens, calcarata. Caps. 1-loc. Cat. i-phylius, lequalii. *** Ft. completi, inferi, | -pet. gymnospermi. 24. LYCOPUS. Cor. tubulosa. snbarqiialis, 4-fida : laci- nia soperiore latiore emarginaia. Sem. 4. retusa. 25. MGNAUDA. Cor. ringe^is ; labium superius lineare, filamenta involveni. OIANOBIA MONOGYNIA. 26. SALVIA. Cor. ringens. Filam. traosverse pedicello affixa. 27. COLLINSONIA. Cor, inaequalis: labio inferiore multifido, capillari. Slam. 2—4. Sem. 4. 3. ab- ortientia. •*•* Fl.completi, superi. 28. CIRC^A. Cor. 2-petala. Caps. 2-loc. : loculis I- spermis. ***** Fl. incompleli. 15. FRAXINUS. Cor. 0. vel 4-pet. Samara 2-loc. Sem. 1. Polygamum. 29. CEUAl'lOLA. Cal. getntDa. Cor, 0. Bac. 2-sperma. 30. BOUYA. Ca/. 4-phyUus, Cor,0, 5ac. 1-sperma. 31. LEMNA. Ca/, i-pbyllus. Cor,Q. Caps. 1-loc. 2- spertna. I. MONOGYNIA. 11. LIGUSTRUM. Gen. pi. 23. Privet. Prim. 1. L. foliis lanceolatis acutiusculis, panicula coarctata. vulgare, WUld.tp.pl. I. p. 41. Icon. Engl, hot, 764. In hedges on road sides, frequent ; scarce in remote woods : Canada to Virginia. \i . May— July, v, v. Flowers in white panicles ; berries black. 12. OLEA. Gen. pi. 25. Olive-tree. 1 . O. foliis lanceolato-ellipticis integerrimis, racemis angus« americana, talis, bracteis omnibus persistentibus connatis parvis. Willd.sp.pl.l.p.AB. Icon. Calesb. car.l.t.dl. Devil's-wood. On the sea-coast, in sandy boggy places : Carolina, Flo- rida, &c. \2 . April, May. v. v. Flowers small, white ; benies globular, purple, eatable. 13. CHI0NANTHU3. Gen. pi. 26. Fringe-tree. 1. C. panicula termit^ili trifida, pedunculis trifloris, foliis virginica. aculis. IFiUd. sp, pi, 1. p. 46. tnontanus. tnaritimus. ^ americana. DiANDKU MOKooYNi\. Chionatitliui. Icon. Cah'sb. car. 1. /.68. a foliis ovali laticeolatis curiuceis glabris, paniculis dcnsiS;^ drupis ovalibus. •.- C. V latifolia. jlil. kew. 1. /). 23. /3 Ibliis obovato-lanceolatis mcinbranaceis pubescentibus, paniculis lax issimi'S, drupis cUipticis. C. V. ani^ustifolia. Ait. kew. 1. p. 23. Var. a in the niountaitifi of Peiisylvania and Carolina. ■ /3 on ilie sea-coast in boggy woods from New Jersey to Carolina. Ij. May, June. v. v. Flowers white, very handsome ; berries purplish-bUic. It is probable that those, as yet considered subspecieSj, are really distinct species, which further observation^ will decide. ( ■ • 14. ORNUS. DaUch. Flowering-ash. 1. O. foliolis late ovaiis serratis : imparl fere obcordato. Fers. vnch. 2. p 205. In moist shady woods : Maryland and Virginia, rare. Jj . May. V. V. Flowers resembling those of Chio- nanihus ; seeds small, winged, 15. FRAXINUS. Gen.pl. \5Q7. Ash-tree. samlucifolia. 1 . F. foliolis sessilibus ovato-lanceolatis serratis rugoso-niti- dis. basi rotundatis inaequalibus, axillis venarum subtus villosls, floribus nudis. IPilld sp pi. 4. p. lOciQ. '• Icon. Mich.f. art. t.. . . Black-ash, IValer-nsk. ■' In stony soil, on river sides from Canada to Virginia. y^ . April. V. V. t/uadrangulo' 2. F. foliolis subsessilibus lanceolato-ellipticis serratis, sub- ta. tus pubescentibus, samaris utrinque obtusis. ll^illd. sp pi. 4. p. 1102. • •' ■ :* - Icon. Mkh.f. arh. t.. .. Blue-ash. In rich bottoms of the western states : Ohio, Kentucky and Tennassee. Tj . May. v. v. s.Ji.; v.s.c.fr. ep'iptcia. 3. F. foliolis lanceolato-ellipticis subserratis, samaris cune- atis .ipice obtusis emarginatis iuferne tereiibus. Vahl, enum. pi. 1. p. 50. F. discolor. Mich.f. arb. 33. F. canadensis Gcert. dej'r. elsem, 1 . p. 111. t. 4Q. Icon. Mich. f. arb. t. . . . On water-sides and rich bottom lands, from Canada to Carolina, frequent. Jj . April, v. v. 1 ^:..»j.^rfi;^ji«:J chiefly in the western districts. Jj . May. v. v. •'t- I iO K OIANDAIA MONOOTNIA. 16. CATaLPA. Jttss. gen. 138. Catalpa-tree. syringcpfolia, 1. C. foliis cordatis planis. Sims in lot. mag. 1094. Bignonia Calalpa. If^illd. sp. pl.3. p.2tig. ' C, bignonioides. JValt.Jl. car. p. 64. Icon. Schmidt, arb. 1. 1. 41. , On, thu banks ol' Ohio, Mississippi and Delaware, in ' gravelly soil. fj. July, Aug. v. v. Flowers white, s{)eckled with puipl«; and yellow. _ •• ;» 17 MICRANTHEMUM. Mich. Jl. amer. I. p. 10. orbiculatum. 1. Micranthemura. Mich I.e. AnonymoS umbrosa Walt, ft car. pGi. Globifera umbrosa. Gmel. sysl. nat. t. 2.p.\. p. 32. : Icon. Mivh I. c t 2. In shady wet woods of Carolina and Georgia. 11. Aug. V. V. >^tem creeping ; leaves orbicular ; flowers axil- ■■. lary, very small. , ' ' 18 VERONICA. Gen.pl. 32. Speedwell. virginica. ]. V. <.picis terminalibus, foliis quaternia quinisque. IFilld. sp. pi I p 34. ^ , ' Icon. Pluk. aim t.70.f.2. ' '^ '' On calcareous hills, in sunny exposures. Til . July — Sept. V. V. Spikes long, white, or blush-colour. On the mountains of Virginia I observed a very tall- growing variety, with purple flowers, extremely beau- tiful. officinalis. 2. V. spicis lateralibus pedunculatis, foliis oppositis obovato- subrotundis pilosis annuls, caule procumbente hirto. Willd. sp.pl 1. /». 59. Icon Engl hot. 765. Fl. dan. 248. In barren, dry woods, very common from Canada to Carolin I. V . May — July. v. v. reniformis. 3. V. spicis lateralibus pedunculatis, foliis oppositis reni- formi-cordatis inciso-crenatis, caule repente. Collected by Messrs. Lewis and Clark in boggy soil, on thebanksof the Missouri. 7^. June, v.s, inHerl. Lewis- Caulis repens, filiformis. ad geniculos radicans. Folia opposita, longe pctiolata, reniformi-cordata, inciso- crenata, glabra. Pedunculi axillares, alterni, lon- gitudiue foliorum, teretes, glabri, superne unibrac* teati. Bractea oblonga, crenata. Spica oblonga. DIANDBiA MOMOOYIflAr VerOlliCB.* 11 %. Aug. owers axil- »ell. Je. mild. V. July- colour, very tall- nely beau- s obovato- inte hirto. Canada to iitls reni- Y soil, on in Herl, •■i ■J 1. Folia inciso- ui, lon- unibrac* oblonga^ ■M brevis. Flores magni, conferti, pall de cserulei. tal, 4-tiduH : laciniis 2. superioribus ubiongis; 2. inreriori- bi|l liiiearibus; multo mjnoi ibus. C»r Tubus brevis- aimus. Lt'n^eu planus: laciniis oblongis, acutis, ca- lyce triplo longi'j'' *:•', intima linear!. Fi/ longitudine corollsB. 4. V. raceme terminal! subspicato, foliis ovatis glabris ere- serpt/lUfoUa. natis. lViHd.sp.pl. i.p QA. Icon. Fl dan. 492. On road sides and in dry woods, common. '^.May —Aug. V. V. Creeping; floweis pale with blue stripes. 5. V, racemis later !'bu8, foliis ovatis planisj caule repeme. Beccabunga. mild. sp. p: I p 64. Icon. Engl lot. Q55. Fl dan. 511. In rivulets and springs; Pensylvania to Virginia, rare. 1/. . June, July. v. v. Leaves shining green, blunt ; floweis largs, blue. 6. V. racemis lateralibus, foliis lanceolatis serratis, caule jinagaUu» erecto. IVilld. sp. pi. I p. 65. Icon. Engl bot.yBl. Fl dan. ()03. In ditches and rivulets, more common : Canada to Ca- rolina. ^. June— Aug. v.v Leaves acute. 7. V. racemis later^ilibus alternis : pedicellis pendulis^ foliis scuttllata, linearibus fFilld sp. pi. I.p 65. Icon. Engl, lot 782 Fl dan iQQ. > Var. fuliiH integerrimis et serratis. In wet meadows on gravelly soil % . July. v. v. The American plant has longer leaves than any of the European specimens I have seen. 8. V. floribus solitariis folii>ique cordatis subsessilibusj caule *arvensit. hirto. IVilfd. sp pi. 1 . p. 73. Icon. Engl. but. 734. Fl.dan5\5. Common in fields and cultivated grounds. 0. May — Sept. V. V. Flowers blue, small. 9. V. floribus sessilibus, foliis lineari-lanceolatis dentatis peregrina. integerrimisque, caule erecto. fFilld. sp. pi. I.p. 76. Vahl. enum pi. I. p. 85. V. romana. Linn, man/ 3 1 7. V. mar> landica. Murr. in com. gael. 1782. p. 1 1, /. 3. V. caroliniana. Walt.Jl car. p. 6l. V. carnosula. Lam. illustr. i . p. 47. Jcon. Murr, I. c. Fl. dan. 407. ♦ la • aurea. ' virgimca^ quniridenta- ta. ..i.^ vt^** iv^ acuminata. •DIAKORIA M0N06TNIA. VerORtCa. In cultivated ground, common. O. May — Aug. v.v- f V. ,«. in Herhario Walleriano, necnon Gronoviano. Very variable in habit. Flowers small, white. 19. GRATIOLA. Gen. pi. 3?. ^ 1. G. foliis Into-linearibus sessilibus integerrimis 3-n«rviis supra punctatis, pedunculis oppositis vik longitudine iblioriim } tilamentis castratis nuUis. G. olFiciiialis. Mith.Jl. amer. 1. p,6. G. caroliniensis. Pers. enrh, \. p 14. In sandy wet places, in the pine-barrens of New Eng- land, New Jersey and Caiolina. %. Aug. v. v. ; V. s. in Herlario Banksiano. Golden-pert. Caulis bisulcatus, quadrangulus, basi ramosus. Folia basi dilatata, sessilia, acuta, glabra. Petlunculi Ion- gitudine foliorum, ^viUusi. Cal. laciniis liuearibus, apice glandulo^is. Cor. aurea. Tubus hirsutus, me- , dio ventricosus, obliquns. Lab. superius subrotui dum, ' emarginatum : inftrius aequaliter trifidum, laciniis ob- longis : intermedia emareinata. Faux hirsuta. Fil. 2. longitudine tubi corollae. Stylus staminibus Ion- gior. Stigma infundibuliforme, obliquum. Capsula ovaia, vix longitudine caiycis. 2. G. foliis obcvato-lanceolalis inferne attenuatis remote deniatis nervosis glabris, pedunculis alternis brevissU mis, capsulis acuminatis calyce longioribus. G. foliis lanceolatis obtusis sut>dentatis. Gron. virg.3. G. virginica. If^illd. sp. pi. 1. p. 104. G. acuminata. Fahl. enum. pi 1. p. 92. exclus. syn. In old ditches and pools from Pensytvania to Carolina. 11. June, July. v. v.; v. s. in Htrb. Gronov. Stem « rooting at the joints ; flowers yellowish white. 3. G. foliis lineari lanceolatis extrorsum remote pauciden- tatis, pedunculis longitudine foliorum, capsula calyce subiilato triplo breviore. Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. 6. G. ramosa. Walt, Jl. car\ p.iil. G. virginica. Lam. illustr. I. p. 54. t. l6.f, 2. Vahl. enuin. pi. I. p. 89. In sandy wet fields, edges of ponds, &c. Carolina. If. . June — Aug. v. v, j v. s. in Herb, IFalt. 4. G. foliis lanceolatis serratispubescentibus, pedunculis op- positis folio longioribus, caiycis foliolis linearibus longitudiufi capsulae subglobosae. *'^R k DIANDRIA MOMOOYNIA. GrStiola. l.) rimis 3 nerviis G, acuminata. Wdlt.Jl. car. p. 61. nee Fahl. enum. In ditches and pools : Pensylvania to Carolina. 11 . July, Aug. V. V. ! V. s. in Herb. tValt. Flowers , pale yellow, large. Caps, larger than any other. 5. G. foliis cordato-ovatis, floribus axillaribus subsessilibus pilosa, canleque erecto pilor.is. Vahl. enum. pi. 1. p. g4. , G. peruviana. Walt. ft. car. p. 62. . In pine-barrens: Carolina and Georgia. "J/. June— ^•. V'.'jk' August. V V. } V s in Herb. IVnIt. et Banks. G. anagalloidc 1 Mick. &c. vid. Lindernia. G. repens Swartx. et Monniera Miih. vid. Herpestis. 20. ELYTRARIA. Mich. Jl. amer. I. p. 6. , 1 . E. squamis floriferis ovalis marglne villosis, scapi foliisque virgnta. lanceolatis integerrimis glabris. yahl. e/ium. pi. I. p.\OQ. Miih.Jl..amer.l. p. g. Justicia acaulis y. tVilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 84. Anonymos caroliniensis. IViilt.Jl.car.tiO. Tubiflora caroliniensis. Gmel. syst. nat. 2. p. 1, 2/. Icon. Mich. I.e. t I. ' tV.v. In wet sandy woods of L,:wer Carolina. If.. July, " '"■ Aug. V. V. Flowers white, imbricated. 21. JUSTICIA. Gen.pl,35. 1. J. spicis axillaribus, floribus confertis, pednnculis elon- pedunculosa. gatis alternis, fcjiis lanceolatis. Fahl. enum. pi. I. ^|P- p. 146. sub J. americann. Mich. ft amer. I. p. J, •-. Dianthera americana. Linn. sysi. veg. 64. Dianthera ensifonnis. IVaft Jl.atner. 63. Justicia linearifolia. Lam. illustr. I, p. 41. Icon. Pluk, aim. t 423./. 5. Water-willovK In bays and slow-flowing waters of the rivers St. Lau- rence, Oswego, Ohio, Kenhaway, &c, July, Aug. V. v.; V. s. in Herb. tFalt. et Gronov. 2. J. spicis axillaribus terminalibusque puncifloris, floribus distantibus, bracteis linearibus, foliis laiiceoialo-ob- longis. Vahl, enum. pi. I. p. 143. Dianthera ovata. IFalt.fl. car. p. 63. In swamps of Carolina and Florida. "U . July, Aug. »'. s. in Herb. JValt. 3. J. pedunculis axillaribus racemoso-verlicillatis: pedi- cellis geminis, brarteis obovatis triHori.«, foliis ovatis acutis, petiolis longiusimis, caule sexangiilari ranio- sissimo. ■ ^ humilii. ■ tiS\t) c-n Irachiata. / 14 BIANOSIA MOHOOYiriA. Juidcit. On the itlandi of Roanoak river in North Carolina. "U • July, Aug. V. V. Caltlet pluret, genicolati. heugoni: angolii oppositis tulcatit, brachiato>r»mosiuimi, glabri. Folia oppo^ ,'i aita, longe p«(ioIata, o\ato-ublonga, Mtrnsiiu acuta, in- tegerrima, glabriuncula ; nervis, venis, peiii>liM]ue te- nne pilosa. Hamuli Jioriftri axillarei, brevet, foliosi. Pedunculi axillares geiuini vel leriii. Bractete dii«, oboyatae, altera minor. Floret 2-3. seshiles. rubelli. Cal. simplex, 5-fidu8 : laciniis subulatis. Cor extut Eilosa. Tubus tortuosus. Limbut resupiriatus, 2-la. iatus : labium superius obliquum, oblongum, acu- tum, plerumque emarginatum : inferius truncatum, 3-4-dentatnm, fauce striatum. ^n/A«r lo iilamento. Sligm, biiiduai. Copi qblonga, com- pressa, raucronata. Sem. compressa, hispida, atro- fusca. 22. PINGUICULA. Gen. pL 40. elatior, ], p, nectario subulato obtuso corolla breviore, supeme tube ventricoso, scape infeme villoso. Vahl. enum. pLl.p ig. Mich.fl.amer i.p.ll. P. cjcrulea. ff'ttU. ft. car. p. 63. • lo open swamps on the sands of Carolina and Georgia. If. . May. V. V. Flowers of a beautiful anietbystine colour. , lutea. 2. P. nectario subu]3to>recurvo corolla campanulata breviore, £iuce barbat;i, labiis dentatis, scapo subvilloso. fahl. enum.pl.l. p.Qii^tl:i:k:'^:;:JitX ift***!"" ♦ 16 - DiANDRiA MONOOYNiA. Utficularia. it likewise in Pensylvania, on the Broad-mountairiSi O.Aug, v. f. Flowers bright purple, small. eornuta. 8. U. nectario suhulafo porrccto, corollae labium inferiuu ' ■ • amplissimum, scapo subsessililer biiloro. Mich.Jl. (liner. 1. p. 12. Near raountaiii lakes from Canada to Virginia. July. v.v. Flowers large, bright yellow. gihha, 9. U. nectario gibboso, laciniis corollae rotundatis, scapo siibunifloro. Willd. sp. pi. \. p.Wi. ,v, amer. 1. p. 14. H^il/d. sp. pi. 1 p. 120. Near rivers and ponds from Canada to Virginia. 11 • July, Aug. V. V. Flowers white, small, in whorls. 2. L. foliis lato-lanceolatis serratis basi Integra angnstatis^ calycibus brevissimis muticis. Mich. fi. amer. 1. p. 14. |3 foliis sinuato-pinnatifidis. In wet places from New England to Carolina ; var. /3 in high mountain woods of Virginia, 11. June, Aug. V. V. Flowers white j leaves smooth. 3. L. foliis lanceolatis subserratis glabris, stolonibus procum- bentibus. ydlil. enum. pi. I. p. 211. L. uniflorus. Mich.Jl.amer.\.p.\4. % In Canada. % . Flowers solitary ; stems low. 4. L. foliis lanceolatis remote obtuse serratis. Vahl. enum, pl.l.p. 212. ■ , ' ■ Ts At Hudson's Bay. Michaux. If.. +.4 V ,. . 26. MONARDA. Gen. pi. 48. 1. M. glabriuscula, capitulis magnis proliferis, bfacteis ex- terioribus coloratis magnis oblongis acuminatis subia- tegerrimis : calycibus corollisque longis glabriusculis, foliis lato-ovatis subcortiatis acuminaiis serratis rugo- sis : senaturis mucronatis, caule acutangulo glabro, M. didyma. IFilid. ip. pi. 1 . p. 125. M. purpurea. Lam. encyd. 4. p. 256. artB. Qad-tnountalhs. , small. labium inferius oro. Mich.Jl. Virginia. July. tundatiSj scapo I. July. V. V. } lowers yellow. ■horehound. lanceolatis ser« atis. Mich.Jl. 20. Virginia, "il • nail, in whorls. egra angustatisj i. Jl. amer. 1. arollna ; var. /3 ia. 11. June, mooth. onibus procum- is low. i. Fahl. enum. 8. f: \: is, bfacteis ex- iminatis subia- s glabriusculis, i sevratis rugo- ngulo glabro. Z-V/,/ l>l ff<)>if/)nft A'fi/f) oiAvoiiA MONOOTNU. MoDvda. M. coccinea, Mick.Jl, atner. I. p. l6. Icoo. Mill. ic. 1. 183./. 1. Bot. mag. 546. Oswtgotea. In rivulets on the high mountains of North Ourolina. M'lchaux. % . June—Sept. v. v. in Mortis. Flow* ers long, scarlet. 2. M. sparse hirsuta, capitulis magnis simplieibus, bracteis exterioribus coloratis lauceolatis attenuatig, calyeibus coroHisque pubescentibus, cordlis longigsimis, foliis oblongis attenuatis serratis undique pilis sparsis hirsu- tism caule acutangulo petiolisque cillato-piloso. lo boggy woods in black rich soil, near Onondago ar.d Oswego, New York. 11. v. v. ; v. s. spec. Kalmu anum in Museo Banksiano, sub nomine M. didifnuB. . Flowers very long, beautiful crimson ; leaves some- what fragrant ^ stems double the size of M. didyma. 3. M. glabriuscula, capitulis mediocribus simplicibus, brac- teis exterioribus oblongis, calyeibus glabriu&culis, fo- liis ovatis snbcordati.« arutis rugosis glabris, nervis subtus coloratis pilcrs, .i> acutangulo hirto. M. rugosa. Ait. hetv. < 3, ; . p. 51. In Canada. ']^. July— ^.. v. s. in Museo Banksiano, Flowers small, white. 4. M. gipbra, capitulis parvis simplicibus terminalibus, bracteis exterioribus lato-ovatis acutis integerrimis gla- ' briusculis, calyeibus brevibus ciliatis, corollis pubes- centibus tenuibus, foliis ovatO'Oblongis acuminatis ser* ratis pilosiusculis, caule obtusangulo glabro. M. clinopodia. Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 125. excl. syn. Gronov. M. glabra. Lam. encycl. 4. p. 256 ? In dry gravelly soil from Canada to Carolina, particularly on the mountains. If. . July — Sept. v. v. Flowers yellow with purple specks. The specimen of Gronovius in the Banksjan Museu(n is Clinopodium incanum. 5. M. glaberrima, capitulis parvis nudiusculis lateralibus terminalibusque, bracteis exterioribus linearibus cilia- tis, calyeibus pubescentibus ciliatis, corollis brevibus tenuissimis glabris, foliis lineari-lanceolatis acuminatis serratis glabris, caule obtusangulo glabro. In the mountains of South Carolina and Virginia, v. v. ; V. s. in Herb, Lyon. Flowers yellowish white. 5. M. glabriuscula, capitulis magnis foliosis, bracteis ex- terioribus magnis coloratis lato-ovatis acuminatis ser- VOL. I. c If Kalmiara. rugosa. clinopodia. gracilis. purpurea. 18 oblongata. moUis. Jistulosa. punctata. ■m .tt'- DiAMORiA i(ONOG|NiA. Monarda. ratis, calycibus coloratis fauce barbatis, corollis longii glabrinsculis, foliig ovato-oblongis acutis grosse serra* tis ' ; 'vis undique pilosis, caule acutangalo glabra. M. c' !<(/ K)dia. Fahl. mum. pi. 1. p. 218. descriptio. M. i '/ jsa var. crimson. Bot. mag. 145. Icon. £ot. mag. 145. '^ In the mountains of Virginia. If. . July — Sept. v. v. ; V. s. in Herl>. Lambert. Flowers crimson, large. 7. M. undique birsuta, capitulis simplicibus, bracteis ex- terioribus ovatis acutis, calycibus brevibns fauce bar- batis : dentibus divaricatls, caule obtusangulo superne hirsuto. M. oblongata. jIU. kew. erf. 2. l.p. 51. ^I M. longifolia. Lam. encycl. 4. p. 255. Frequent in the mountains of Pensylvania and Virginia. 11 . July, August. V. V. Flowers pale pur])le. , 8. M. cano-pubescens, capitulis simplicibus, bracteis ex- terioribiis cordato-ovatis acutis, ca'./cibus brevibus fauce dense barbatis, corollis hirsutis: galea apice longissimebarbata, fuiiis oblongis atlenuatis basi rotun- datis serratis utrinque cano-pubescenlibus, caule acu- tangulo hirsuto. M. mollis. Lin. amoen. acad. 3. p. Spp. ^ M. fistulosa |8. Willd. sp. pi I. p. 124. '* M. allopliylla. Mich.fi. amer. 1. p. l6. In the mountains of Virginia and Carolina. % . July — Sept. V. V. Flowers pale purple. 9. M. villis sparsis hirsuta, capitulis simplicibus proliferis. que foliosis, bracteis exterioribus oblongis acutis gla- t ■ briu.sculis, calycibus longis barbatis, corollis hirsutis ' . . , mediocribus, foliis ovatis acuminatis serratis, petiolis longis ciliatis, caule obtusangulo glabro. M.fistulosa. Ifitld.sp.pl. ].p. 124. Icon. Mill. icon. 1. 122. f. 2. - In hedcres and woods, from Canada to Carolina, common, l/.july — Sept. v.v. Flowers purplish. 10. M. glabriuscula, floribus metliocribus vrrticillatis, brac- teis lanceolatis nervosis coloratis vcrlicillo longioribus, foliis lanceolato-oblongis remote serratis glabris, caule obtusangulo villoso-canescente. M. punctata, ^i/ld. sp. pi. I. p. 126. M. lutea. Mich.fi. amer. \. p.\6. •.^tv Icon. Pluk. aim. t. 24/. 1. Bot. rep. t. 546. ia, common. OTANDSIA MOMOOTN'A. Moi^rda. In sandy fields from New Jersey to Carolina. If. . June —August. V. V. Flowers yellow, punctated. 11. M. hirsuta, floribus parvis verticillatis, bracteis ovatis glabris venosis ciliatis calycem aequantibus, foliis ova- to-oblongis attenuatis subsessilibus serratis subpilosis, caulft acutangulo birsuto. M. ciliata. fVilld. sp. pL 1. p. 126. On slate hills in Virginia and Carolina. If. June — Aug. V, V. Flowers small, blue. ' 12. M. undique pilis longis albidis hirsutissima, floribus par* vis verticillatis, bracteis brevissimisoblongisacumina- tis, calycibus longe aristatis, foliis ovatis acuminatis serratis longe petiolatis, caule acutan^uio birsuto. M. ciliata. Mich.fl.amer.\.p.\6. In high mountains of North Carolina and Virginia. %, Apgust. V. V. Flowers small, very pale purple. 26 SALVIA. Gen. pi. 50. Sage. 1. S. foliis lineari-lanceolatisinferioribusextrorsum serratis cauleque glabris, calyce pubesceute brevissime tritido. S. azurea. Lam. encycl. G. p. 625. S. acuminata. Fent. eels. p. 50. S. angustifolia. Mich.fi.amer.l.p.15. S. mexicana. Walt. fl. car. p. 65. Icon. Fenl. eels. p. 50. # |3 Lam. encyel. 6. p. 625. In open sandy situations of Carolina and Georgia. If. . July — Sept. V, V. Flowers beautiful blue, some- times white. 2. S. foliis cordatis acutis tomentosis serratis, corollis calyce duplo longioribus angustioribus. Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 141. Icon. Murr. in com. gaet. 1778. p. 86. /. 1. On the banks of rivers in Florida. T; . 7/ . July — Sept. V. V. Flowers scarlet. 3. S. foliis lanceolatis serratis, floribus in racemis termina- libus oppositis, corollis calyce trifido subxquantibus, caule brachiato-ramosissimo. In open plains of the Missouri river. M.Lewis. Q. V. s. in herb. Lewis. Flowers small, sky-blue. Caulis erectus ramosissimus t ramuli tetragoni 4-sulcati. Folia opposita, brevi-petiolata. Flores oppositi, in ra- cemis foliosis. Bractece vel folia tloralia lineares, lon- gitudine pedicellurum. Cal. tubiiloso-campanulatus^ c 2 19 ciliata. r hirsuta. i- axurea. elata. cocanea. trichoslem- moides. 40 BIANSSIA MONOOTKIA. SaWtt. striatua, hispidus. Lab. superiv abrotanduRi, inte« grum: interitn 2-fidutn: lac a oblongis, acutts. ■\n^-M- Corolla labiam superiut subrotundum, coocavum : in* feriu* 3>lobam, laciniis lateralibus breviBsiroit : inter- media na3Jor> dilatata, undiUatim-erenata. Stylus co- roUae dupio longior. Sem. 3'gona, glabra, venosa. Habitus Trichostemmee dkhotamte. urticifulia. 4. S. TiHoai^vkcosa, foliis ovatis oblongis dentatis, per pe- tiolum decurrentibus. yahl. enum. pi. I. p' 2C>1. ^. , '.- Willd. sp pi. \.p. 131. Icon. A/orif. Au/. 3. s. 11. <. 13./. 31. In the mountains of Virginia and Carolina. % . Ja\y, Aug. V. V. Flowers blue, viscous. hfrata, 5, s. foliis radicalibus lyratis dentatis, corollaram galea brevissima, caule subaphyllo retrorsum piloso. Fahl. enum. pi. 1. p. 25?. Willd. sp. pi. I. p. 128. Icon. Moris, hist. S.s.ll.t. 13. f. 27. obovata. ^ foUis obovatis repando-dentatis. Icon. Dill. tlth. 219, t. 175. f. 2l6. - In meadows from Canada to Carolina. If. . May. v. v. Flowers blue- A number of varieties are comprehended under this spe- cies, which probably may prove to be distinct species. In the Banksian Museum, among the plants of Gro- w novius, is one of those under the name of S. verbe- naca. 27. COLLI NSONIA. Gen.pl. 51. Horse-weed. canadensis, 1. C. foliis lato-cordato-ovatis, glabris, calycis dentibus brevi«subulatis, panicula terminalis composita. C. canadensis. Willd sp. pi. I. p. 152. Icon. Linn. hort. cliff. 14. t.5. covdiitn. |S foliis lato-cordatis, superioribus integerrimis. ovata. y foliis ovatis basi attenuatis omnibus serratis. In shady woods, rocky rich soil from Canada to Carolina. 11 . July— Sept. V. V.} var. j3 v. s. in Herb. Lambert. Flowers yellow, large. « scalra. 2. C, foliis minoribus ovatis sub-cordatis pilosiuscults, calycis dentibus brevi-subulatis, panicula terminalis simpli- ciuscula, caule piloso scabro C. scabriuscula. jiit. keiv. ed. 2. 1. p. 6G. C. praecox. Walt.jl. tar. p. 65. In Carolina and Florida. If. . July— Sept. v. s. in Muse* Banks. Flowers small, reddisb-yellovv. \ dum, inte- {is, acutis. cavum : in- mis : inter- Stylus co- ira« venosa. itis, per pe- l. p. 2(ii. . V.July, arum galea loso. hthl. 128. May. V. V. ier thisspe- tinct species, ints of Gro- of S. verbe- ie-weed. :is denlibuB >sita. A |to Carolina. ;. Lambert. julis, calycis lalis simpli- s. in Muse* DiAMORiA MOWOGTNiA. CoUinsonia. In the collection of Mr. Lyons is a specimen, nearly al- lied to the present one, with larger fiowers and four stamina. 3. C. foliis oblongo-ovalibus atrinqne snbacutis glabris, petiolis longissimts, calycis dentibus brevissimis, pani- cula terminalis simplex nudiuscula, caale glabra. In South Carolina. Fraser. 111. Aug. v.s. in Herlt* Lambert. Flowers very small, yellow. 4. C. foliis subrhorabeo-ovalibus utrinqoe acutis glabris, calycis dentibus setaoeis tubo longioribus, panicula composita foliosa, caule ramoso subvilloflu. C. tuberosa. Mich.fi. amer. 1 . p. IJ. ^ C. serotina. fFalt.fi. car, p 65. In shady wet woods of Carolina. If. . Sept. Flowers small, yellow ? 5. C. foliis ovatia cordatis rugosis glabrhisculis, nervis sub- tus pubescentibus. calycis dentibus linearibus tubum subaequautibus, panicula composita foliosa pubescente, floribus tetrandris, caule ramoso pubescente. Icon. Bot. mag.t. 1213. In the mountains of (reorgia. Lyon. If. . July, Aug. V. V. Flowers large, pale yellow. 28. CIRC^A. Gm.plSl. Enchanter's nightshghe. 1. C. caule erecto, foliis ovatis denticulatis opacis glabrius- calls. Fahl.enum.pl. I. p. 301. Icon. Engi. bot. 1056 ? In shady woods from Canada to Carolina, "if . June« July. V. V. Flowers small, reddish white. 2. C. caule adscendente, foliis cordatis dentatis nitidis, ca- lyce membranaceo. Fahl. enum. pi. 1. p. 301. Icon. £72^/. bot. 1057. In high mountain woods, on rotten trees and rocks, from Canada to Carolina. "U • July* Aug. v. v. Smaller, very smooth ; flowers reddish-white. 29. CERATIOLA. Mich.fi. amer. 2. p. 221. 1. Ceratiola. IFiUd. sp pi 4. p 712. Mich. I. c. p. 222. In gravelly dry soil of Georgia and Florida ; in great plenty on the Islands in the mouth of St. Mary's Ri- ver. Tj . v.v. t.fi. ; V. s. c.fi. in Herb. Fraser. Leaves verticillate ; flowers very snaall ; resembles a Heath very much. «!'• oualis. tulerosa. '■'\>n»Kk*4' anisata. luteliana : canadensis. alpina. ericoides. 23 DIANDRU MONOOTHIA. 30. BORYA. mUd.sp.pl. 4. p. 711. porulosa. 1. B. foliis oblongo-lanceolatis obtusis SMsUibus coriaceis, margine revolutis lubtus punctatis. Willd. l. e. Adelia porulosa. Mich., ft. amer. 2. p. 224. On the coast of Georgia and Florida. T; . v. v. 2. B. foliis ovato-lanceolatis acutis subsessilibus aubmem- ligustrina. branaceis. fVUld- I. c. wMr^««« ^ Adelia ligustrina. Mich. I.e. In woods on river-sides in the Illinois country. T; . July, Aug. V. s. in Herb. Lyon. 3. B. foliis ovato-lanceolatis utrinque al'.-inuatis petiolatis acuminata, membranaceis serrulatis. WUld. I. c. Adelia acuminata. Mich. I. c. p. 225. Icon. Alich. I. c. t. 48. it'tn'.'-.'Mi On banks of rivers in Carolina and Geoipa. T; . v. s. -,' in Herb. Lyon. «' "rti' 31. LEMNA. Gen. pZ. 1400. Duck-weed. 1. L. foliis ellipticis utrinque planis basi cohaerentibus, ra< minor. dicibus solitariis. JViitd. sp. pi. 4. p. IQS, Icon. Engl lot. t. 10g5. ♦ ditches and stagnant waters, common. Q . June, July. V. V. Floating ; flowers exceeding small. 2. L. foliis ellipticis subtus bullato-convexis basi cohaeren- gilla. tibus, radicibus solitariis. Willd> I. c. Icon. Engl. hot. t. 1233. In similar situations, rare. 0. June, July, v.v.c.fl. Observed near Liverpool in the western part of New ' •*' Yqrk State. 3. L. foliis ellipticis planis basi cohaerentibus, radicibus fas- polyrhi%a. ciculatis. ffiild.sp.pl 4.p.lgs. Icon. Fail. par. t. 20. f. 2, Common in ditches, &c. Q. July, Aug. v.v.s.fl. - \v S'jrf^ir.iv'i v5l'.» ., .1 ;..,)■ ■ y-{ .■.-.i.1-: III. TRIANDRIA. } " •At ■'!-, I. MONOGYNIA. radicibus fas- 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 4». 43. 44. * Flares tuperi, compleli. VALERIANA. Cor. 1-petaIa, sspe calcarata. Sem, calyce corticatum, coronatuin. FED I A. Cal 3-4-dentatus. Car. 5-fida. ^aps. coronata, 3-locuIari8 : loculamento 1. fertili. ** FUtres iuperi, incompleti. "^ TRIPTERELLA. Cor. 6-fida : laciniis altemis mi- nutis ; tubo basi ventticoso. IXIA. Cor. 6-partita, patens, aequalU tubo recto; IRIS. Cor. 6-partUa : petalis alternis reflexiajflfter- nis conniventibns. Sltgm. 3. petaliformia. Hr DILATRIS. Cor. 6-petaloidea, birsuta. Sligm. 3-fi. dum. SISYRINCHIUM. Spalka. Petala 6. plana. Rl. connata. *** Flares inferi. BOERHAVIA. Cal tubulosus. Cor. I -petala. Sent. !• COMMELINA. Cal. 3-phyllu8. Car. ^-petala. Nectar, staminiforme. Caps, 34Gcu1aris. SYENA. Cal. 3-pbyllu8. Cor. 3-petala. Caps. 1- locularis, 3-valvis. HETERANTHERA. Spntha 1-flora. Cor. tubu- losa : limbo 6-partito : laciniis subaequalibus. Sligm. tubulosum. SERPICULA. Spatha 1-flora. Cor. tubulosa : lim- bo 6-partito : laciniis aequalibuj. Sligm. 3. ligulata. •XYRIS. Cal. cartilagineo.glumaceus, 3-vaivis. Cor. 3-petala. Cap«. 1-locularis, 3 -val vis. -*. -^a.'- »-Ka«Bata(ft»»*-~n <*-■ ¥«?>-. aJS_i 24 Ml i . TtUNDRIA. •**• Flares glumacei. 45. SPAR6ANIUM. Amentum subrotundum. Cal. 3- phyllui. Cor. O. Sliifm. 2«fidu[D. Jirupa 1-sperma. Atonoicum. 46. TYPHA. Amentum oj'lindricum. Cal. obsoletus. Sem. 1. pedicellatum basi papposum. Monmcum. 47. CAREX. Amentum imbricatum. Cal. squama. Stigm. 2-3. Semen tunicatum, 3-quetrum. Mo- noicum, 48. SCLERIA. Cal. gluma 2— 6-valvis. Stigm. 1—3. Nux c61orata subglubosa. Alonoicum. 4g. ZEA. Cal. gluma 2-flora, 2-valvis. Spadix sim- plex, cylindricus : gluma 2-valvis, 1 .flora. Sem. subrotundum. Monmcum. 50. KYLLINGIA. FUtres distinct!, in spicam subimbri' cati. Cal, 2-valvis, 1-florus. Cor, 2-valvi8, calyce major Stylus bifidus. 51.1MAPANIA. F/or«5 capitati. CSa/. 6-valvi8. Cor.O. Sem. 1. 52. DICHROMENA. Cal, squamae in spicam undique imbricatae, inferiores vacuae. Cor.O. Styt, basi persistens. Setts 0, 53. SCHCENUS. Cal. squamae in spicam ftsciculatae, ^, inferiores vacuae. Cor.O. Styl. decidxiua. 5^l|YNCHOSPORA. Cal. squamae in spicam fascicu- ^^ latae, inferiores vacua:. Cor, 0. Sty I. basi persis< tens. SetOf basi seminis. 55. FIMBRISTYLIS. Cal. squamae in spicam undique imbricatae. Cor. O. Stylus basi bulbosus, ciliatus, deciduus. 56. CYPERUS. Cal. squamae in spicam disticbe imbri« catae. Cor. 0. Styl. deciduus. 57' DULICHIUM. Cal. Sv^uamae in spicam distiche im- bricatae : spiculis racemr sis, ex axillis foliorum. Cor. O. Stylus longissin.us, 2-fidu8. 58. SCIRPUS. Cal, squamae in spicam undique imbri- catae. Cor. O. Styl. filiformis, imbcrbb, deciduus. Sem. 1 . nudum s. setulis cinctum. 59. TRICHOPHORUM. Cal, squamae in spicam un- dique imbricatas. Cor. 0, Styl. deciduus. Sem. setis (6—9) longissimiscalyculatum. 60. ERIO' HORUM. Cal. squamae in spicam undique imbricatae. Cor, 0. Sem, lana longissima c^lycu- latum. 61. V AGIN ARIA. Cal. squamae in spicam undique im- urn. Cal. 3- pa l-sperma. /. obsoletus. Alonokum. 'at. squama, strum. Mo- Stigm. 1—3. Spttdix sira- ■flora. Sen. m Bubimbri* 'alvis, calyce vis. Cor. 0. cam undique Stifl. basi fasciculatae, lUS. cam fascicu> basi persis- im undique us, ciliatus, tiche imbri> distiche im- foliorum. que imbri- s, deciduus. ipicam un- i\xi. Sent. n undique na c^ycu- idique im- TIIAWDKIA. brictt*. Stigm- 3. Sminii invohaoeUnm dterM- tim tripaleaceum et trisetum. €2. FUIRENA. Cal. iquarose mucronattt in ipicam un- dique imbricatae. Sirm. tnvoluccilom latum, pale«« forme, saepius aristatum. 03. MARISCUS. Floret dittincH, in tpicam •ttbimbrl' call. Cal. 2-vaWis, subtriflorui. CoroUulm 1-vai- ves, inferior superiorem ampleciens< ^tyl. S-Adus. 64. MiEGiA. Cal. multiflorus, 2-valvis. Cor. 2-valvis, mutica. Appendicet bini, lato-laoccolati. Stigm. S. Sent, nudum, maximum. 06. L1MN£TIS. 5pica lateriflotB : flotedlit (ubbifariam imbricatis. Cal. 2-valvi8 : valv. altera minore. Cor. 2-valv. mutica, compresra, carioata. Styl. longul. 66. CENCHRUS. Involucr. laciniatum, echinatum, 3- 4 florum. Cal. 2 valvis, 2-florus. Cor. 2-valvii, mutica. Styl. 2-fidu8. 67. ORYZOPSIS. Cal. 2.valvis, i-florui. Cor. 2 val. vis : exteriore aristata. Nectar 2*phyUam. II. DIGYNIA. * Flores uniflori, vagi. 68. ZIZANIA. Cal. O. Cor. 2-valvi3 : valva exteriore aristata. Stam. 6. Monoicum. 69. MUHLENBERGIA. Cal. minutissimus, l-wlvis. Cor. 2-valvis, bast pi.„ia: valr. exteriore a[Mce aris- tata. ;o. TRICHODIUM. Cal. 2-valvi8 : valvis subaequalibus acutis. Cor, 1 -valvis, brevior, mutica. valvis, claosai valv. compressis, muticis. . 72. MILIUM. Cal. 2-vaIvis : valvis veotricosii, corolla majoribus, subeequalibus. Cor. 2-valv. brevissima. Stigm. villosa. 73. AGROSTIS. Cal. 2-valvls : valvis acutis corolla bre< vioribus. Cor. 2-va1vis. 74. ANTHOXANTHUM. Cal. 2-valvis. Cor. 2-valvi8, acuminata, aristata. Slam. 2. 75. PHALARIS. Cal. 2-valvi8 : valvis carinatis, aequa- libus. Cor. 2-valvis, inclusa, basi pilosa. 76. PHLEUM. Cal. 2-valvis, truucatus, mucronatus, sessilis. Cor. inclusa. 77. ALOPECURUS. Cal. 2yaW\s. Cor. l-valvis, aris- tata. ^ica. " 25 ■I ' ■ TUAMDSU. 7S. PANICUM. Ca/. 3-valvis : valvula tertia donali mi- nima. Cttr. 2'valvis. ig. DIGITARIA. Cat. 2-3-valvi8, concavus. Cor. 2- valvitiOblongO'Ovata, teres, mutica. Nectar, fissum. Spka digitatae : florei gemini. 80. CY^JODON. Cal. 2-valvit, patens, lanceolatus. Cor. major^ 3-valvi8 : valv. exteriore maxima ovoidea. Nectar, truncatum. Spiett digitatae : fluhbus soli* tariis 81. PASPALUM. Co/. 2-valvi8 : valvis subrotundis, fi- gura coroliae. Flores unilaterales. 82. ARtSTJDA. Cal. 2-valvt8. Cor. l-valvis: aristis tribas terminalibus. 83. STIPA. 6'a/. 2-valvi8. Cor. 2-vaIvis : valvis involu- tis truncatis. jJrista terminalis, basi contorta, lon« gissima. 84. SACCHARUM. Cal. 2-valvi8 : valvis basi villis den- sis involucrata. Cor. 2-valvis : valva iuteriore longe aristata. Monandra. 85. ANDROPOGON. Flores gemini : altera raasculo. ''a/. 2-valvis. Cor. S-valvis : valv. secunda minore aristata, tenia intima minuta. Recept. plerumque villosom. Jnvolucrutn villis fasciculatis. 'S^. *• Flores hiflorit vagi. 86. ATHEROPOGON. Cal. l-valvis, biflorus. Cor. 2-valvis : valvula exteriore 3-aristata. Polygamum. 87. TRISEIUM. Cal. 2-3-florus, acuminatus, cari- natus. Cor. aristis 2. terminalibus, 1. dorsali recta Dec contorta, flosc. glabris. 88. ANTHISTIRIA. Cal. 4-valvis, 2— 4-flora. Cor. 2>valvis. Arista tortilis e fundo corolla. Polyga. mum. 89. AIRA. Cal. 2-valvis. Cor. 2-valvis. FloscuH abs- que rudimento tertii. go. MELICA. Cal. 2 valvis, coloratus, obtusus. Cor. 2*valvis, ventricosa. Rudimentum tertii inter flores. 91. HOLCUS. Cal. 2-valvis. Cor. minor : valv. altera aristata. Nectar. 2-partitum. Polygamum. 92. SORGHUM. Flores gemini : altero pedicellate, masculo. Cal. 2-valvis. Cor. 3-valvis: valv. se- cunda aristata, tertia nectaria villosa connectens. Polygamum. i Ua donalt mU TtUMOIIA. ■ . ••* Floret multifiori, vagi. 93. POA. Cal. 2-valvU. Spicuta ovata mutica : valvolii margine scariosis. 94. BRIZA. Cal. 2-valvis. ^picute distichx : vaWulis vcntricobis, cordatis, obtusU: interiore niiimta. 95. UNIOLA. Cal. niuhivalvis. Spiculte ancipites ovatae : valvuUs muticis, interiore iniuore, intra ex- terior»."rn recumbeiite. 96. FESl'UCA. Cal 2-valvig. Spicula oblonga, tere- tiuscula : valvulis mucronatis. 97. DACTYLIS. Cal 2-valvis, carinatus : valvula altera Joiigioro. Cor. 2-valvis. Spic. aggregatae. 98. BROMUS. Cal. 2 valvis. Spicula oblonga, disti- cha . arista infra apicetn saepius bifidnm. 99. KOELERIA. Cal. 2-valvis, compre8so>carinatu>. Cor. 2-valvi8, brevi-anstata : glumis nervosis. too. AV£NA. Cal. 2 \a\\'is: arista dorsal i, contorta. lOi. ARUNDO. Cd/. 2-valvi3, glaber. Cor. lana cincta. 27 102 103. •*** Flores spicali : receptaculo sululalo. ELEUSINE. Spkee digitatae. Flor. secundi, inutici. Cal. multiflorus. Cor. 2-valvis, mutica. CHLORIS. Spica digitata, unilateralis. Cal. 2-val- vis, 2 — 6-floru8 : valv. carinatae muticae aut aristatse. Polygamum. 104. ROTfBOELLIA. Rachis articulata, teretiuscula. Cal. ovato-lanceolatus, planus, uni- vel bivalvis. Cor, minor, 2-valvis. Flosc, alterni in rachi ilexuoso. Polygamum. 105. TRIPSACUM. Mas. Cal. gluma 2-flora, exteriore masculo. Cor. gluma membranacea. Fern. Cal. gluma 1 -flora, involucre tecto munophyllo, tinubu* perforate. Cor. gluma 2-valvis. 106. ELYMUS. Cal. involucriformis 4-phylIus, lateralis, 2-valvi8, aggregate ternus multiflorus. 107. HORDEUM. Cal. l-2-floru8, hexaphyllus, invo- lucriformis. Flosc. terni, intermedio sessili, latera- libus stipitatis. Cor. 2-valvis. 108. SECALE. Cal. oppositus, 2-valvis, aut multiflorus, solitarius. TRITICUM. Cal. 2.valvi8, solitarius, multiflorus. Florihus obtusiusculis. 109. 28 TftlANORU. III. TRIGYNIA. 1 10. HOLOST£UM. Cor. 5.petala. Col. S-phjWnt. Caps, a pice dehiscens. 111. POLYCARPON. Cor. 5 petala. Cal. d-phyllas. Caps.3 vtAv'ia. 113. LECH£A. Cor. 3 petala. (7a/. 5-pbyUu8. Caps. 3- cocca. 113. ERIOCAULON. Cor. 3 -petala. Cal. compotUus. Sem. 1 . coronatum corolla. 114. MOLLUGO. Cor.O. Ca/. A-pbyllus. Caps. 3-\o< cularis. 115. PROSERPINACA. Cor.O. Ca/. S-partitoa. liux 3-loculari8, infera. . ■ .1 t>>> IV. POLYGYNIA. 116. EMPETRUM. Ca/. 3— S-part. Cor. 3 -petala. %/ p. Bac. Q-sperma. I. MONOGYNIA. 32. VAT,ERIANA. Gen. pi. GO. pauclflora. l • V. fbliis radlcalibus pinnitis, caulinis ternatis : foliolis ovalibus acutis serratis, paniculis laxis paucifioris. Mich.Jl. amer. 1, p.l6. In shady woods od the Allegany moantains : Ten- Dassee. "U . June, July. v. v. Flowers white. 33. FEDIA. Givrt dejr. etsem. 2. p. 36. radiata. 1 . F. foliis spathulato-oblongis subintegris, ."uctu pubes« ^, cente subtetragono apice nudo. Mich. fl. amer. 1. p. 18. Valeriana locusta radiata. Linn. sp. pi. 48. In fields from Pensylvania to Carolina ; very plentifully in Virginia. Q.June, July. v. v. 34. TRIPTERELLA. Mich.ft. amtr.l.p.ig. iopitata. 1. Triplerella. Mich. I. c. Anonymos capitatUB. lVcdt.fi. car. 68. ( I. 5-phj\lu». I. 5-phyllus. lus. CapfS. 3- conapotitus. Cap. 3-lo> rtitus. Kux ' >- -.i t'O etala. Siyl g. atis: foliolis paucifloris. ains : Ten- rs white. 36. ictu pubes- ft. amer. 1. plentifully -:i> crutata. p.\g. TRiANSRiA MovooTau. Tripterella. ^ Vogelia capitata. Gmel, tyil. nat. % p. 10/. Icon. Mich, l.c.i.3. In wet places, borders of ponds, &c. in Lower Carolina. O* May— July. v. v. Stem filiiorm ; flowers white, in a small bead. ,,j 35. IXIA. Gen. pL 76. 1. I. foliis lineari-subulatis scapo unifloro multoties bre- ca:lestina. viore. IVilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 200. Icon. Bartr. it. 1.52. t. 3. Found by Mr. W. Bartram in South Carolina and Geor- gia. II. . Flowers bright blue. 36. IRIS. Gen.pl.97. Flag. 1. J. barba cristata, caule brevissimo compresso subuni- floro, foiiis gladiatis longitudine jflorum, laciniis corol- larum asqualibus. I. cristata. jiit. km;.ed.2. l.p. II7. Willd. sp.pl. \. p. 225. I. virginiana pumila. Pluk. aim. 198. /• I96./. 6. Icon. Bot. mag. 412. Ladies' Calamus, 1 On the banks of rivers in rocky situations in the moun- tains of Virginia and Carolina. 11 . May. v. v. Fluw> ers blue, h?.nd6omely crested with yellow. The toot*: of this species when chewed are very remark- able ; they at nrst occasion a pleasant sweet taste, ^ , which in a few minutes turns io a burning sensation, ,.. by far more pungent than Capsicum. The hunters of Virginia, notwithstanding those properties, use it very frequently to alleviate thirst. 2. 1, iniberbis, caule ancipiti multifloro foliis altiore, fo- virgin'ua liis ensiformibus, stigmatibus petalis interioribus brevi* oribus, capsulis nblongis : angulis sulcatis. I. virginica. Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 232. I. hexagona. ffalt.Jl. car.6G. * Icon. Bot. Vfag. 703. Jacy. ic. rar. 2. /. 223. Dill, elth. t. 155-/188. On river sides and near ponds from New York to Florida. %. June, July. v. v. Flowers beautiful purple, with the bottoni of the outside petals yellow. 3. 1. Imbeibis, caule tereti flexuoso folia aequante, foliis versicolor. ensiformibus, stigmatibus petalis interioribus aequan- tibus, capsulis ovatis : angulis obtusis. I. versicolor. Willd. sp. pi. I. p. 233. .i so T&IANDAIA MONOOYNIA. IriS. .s Iron. Bot. mag. 21. DUlelih. t. 153./ I87. Very common in wet plaofs, and 011 the banks of ditches from Canada to Carolina 11, June, July. v. v. Flowers purple, stigmata white. cvprea, 4. 1, imberbis, caule tereti flexuoso folia icquante, foliis latu-onsiformibus, stigmatibuH litiearibus brevibus, pctalis omnibus reflexiscmarginatiHotMvatis, interiuri* * bu« brevioribus, capsulis magnis liexagonis. On the banks of the Mississippi near New Orleans; dis> covered by Mr. Enslen. Collector to the Prince Lich- " tenstein of Austria. If. . July. v. v. Flowers of a beautiful copper colour, veined with purple. tridentaia. ^- I- imberbis, caiile tereti foliis longiore, foliis ensiformi- bus, rudimentis petalorum intcriorum tridentatis, den< ticulo medio acuminato, capsulis trigo'iis. I. tripetala. 1Valt.fi. car. 66. On the sea shore of Lower Carolini. Walter. % . Flowers blue, with purple veins. tenia. ^' ^* >n>bcrbis, acaulis, uniilora, foliis longissimis gramineis glaucis, tubo longissimo, pelalis subsqualibus, capsulis Kubrotundis nd terram sessilibus. I. verna. Willd. sp. pi. I . p. 235. excl. syn. Pluk. . On high mountains of Virginia and Kentucky ; pienti- fully on the Cacapoon mountains near Winchester. 11. April, May. v. v. Flowers pale blue, striped with purple. sibirica. 7- !• imberbis, caule fistuloso tereti foliis altiorc subtrifloro, foliis linearibus ; capsulis abbreviato-trigonis utrinque obtusis. I. {.ibirica. Willd. sp. pi. \. p. 237. Icon. Bot. mag. 50. Jacq.austr. 1. 1. 3. On the banks of the Missouri. M. Letvis. If. . July. . v.v.iv.s.in Hcrh. Lewis. Flowers blue. prUmatita. 8. 1, imberbis, caule solido tereti folia sequante, foliis an- gusiissiiTiis longis, capsulis elongato-prismaticis utrin- que acutis. In deep swamps f New Jersey, near Egg harbour. If . July, V. V. Mowers pale purple. 37. DILATRIS. Gen. pi S2. linctoria. 1. D. pet.ilis lanceolatis extus viilosis, panicula corymbosa tuniciitosH, foliis lungis nudis linearibus. D. caiuliiii.ma. Lnm. iliuslr. 1. p. i2y. ! li iS TBUNORIA MOMOOYMIA. DilatriS. . 49^ /inonymos tinctoria. IValt.fi. car. 68. Heritiera Grtielini. Mich. fl. amer. 1. p. 21. Icon. Mich.Jl.amer. 1. 1. 4. .»s. ' III sandy swampit of New Jersey, and from Carolina to . Florida, ll , June, July. v. v. Root red ; stem and I . corymb very tomentose ; petals yellow inside. 38. SISYRINCHIUM. Gen. pi. l\Ol. 1. S, foliis scnpisque simplicibus subsetaceis, spatha colo- mucronalum. rata : valva altera in mucronem longum desinente. Pers. ench. 2 p 50. Mich fl. amer, 2 p. 33. In wet meadows of short grass in Pensylvania and Virgi- nia. "U . June, July. v. v. Flowers boautifiil blue, smaller than the following species. 2. S. scapo simplici alato, spaihis insequalibus flores supe- ancept, /antibus. Pers ench. 2 p. 50 Cav diss. 6. p. 345. S. gramineum. Lum. encycl. I. p. 408. Icon. Jiot. mag. 464. Cav I. c. t. \oo.f.2. On dry hills and grass plots from Canada to Carolina. 7/ . July, Aug. t;. v. Flowers blue. 39. BOERHAVIA. Gen.pl. 13. 1. B. caulp tetragono dabro, internodiis viscosis, floribus erecta. corymboso-panicuLtis. Willd.sp.pl. \. p. ig. Icon. Pluk. aim. t. 226. f. 7. On the seR-coast of Carolina and Florida. 11. July. V. V. i V. s, in Herb, ff^llcr. 40. COMM ELINA. Gen. pi. 86. 1. C. foliis lineari-lanceolatis glabris, vaginis subcillatis, angustij'olia. involucris cordatis conduplicatis. Vuhl, enum. pi. 2. p. 165. Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. 24, In sandy woods of Carolina. 1/ . July. v. v. Flowers in this as well as all the following species sky-blue. 2. C. foliis lanceolatis petiblatis cauleque erecto- pilosis con- hirtella. duplicatis, involucris lateralibus terminalibusque sessi- libus. Vahl. enum pi. 2 p. 1 66. C. longifolia. Mich fl. amer. I. p. 23. In shady rocky situations in Virginia and Carolina. If. . July. V. V. Stems long, branchy. 3. C. foliis lanceolatis subpetiolatis supra glabris, vaginis virginica. subpubescentibus, raiile erecto simplici. yithL enum, pi. 2. p. 167. JFilld. sp. pi 1. p. 251. 4 # i'l 33 TsiAMDiiiA MOMooYKU. Commelina. ^ In shady vroods from Pensylvania to Carolina. "U . Jvly, ^ Aug. V. V. Flowers large. cnmmunii. 4. C. foliis ovato.lanceolati9 lubsessilibus acutis cauleque repente glabria, invnlvcris cordatisconduplicatis. fdhl. . , -^ enum. pi. 2. p. 170. (f^ilU. sp. pLl.p.TAQ. Icon. Dili. tUh. t, 7 ). f sg C. carollniana. fFrl' Jt ur. 68. In sandy fields in Ci:i4ina. Walttr. U.July, v.s.in Herb. Walter. f frecta. 5. C. foliia ovato-lanoeolatis scabrisi involucris cucullatit turbioatis, caule erecto. yuhl. enum. pi, 2. p. IJ'i. lyiUd.sp.pl. l.p. 251. vu4< C. communis. Wall.Jl.car.6%. j,^^ Icon. JDilt. ellh. t. 77. J. 88 ? \- ' V. La sandy shady places in Virginia and Carolina. If. . July. v.v. Pet. 2. large. 41. SYENA. Gen.pt.SS. Jluviatilis. 1. Syena. Willd. sp.pl.1. p. 254. Mayacafluviatilis. Aubl. guj,\. p.A2. ' ^ Icon, jiubl. guj. I. c. I. 15. Lam. illuslr. 1. t. 36. In small rivulets of Virginia and Carolina. 7/ . July. V. V. Flowers white, solitary, small. 43. H£T£RANTH£RA. Beauvois in act. soc. amer. 4. acuta. 1. H. foliis subrotundo-renifonnibus acutis, spathis subtri- ^)B floris glabris, yahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 42. lyUld. in act. soc. am, h. nat. 3. p. 438. Leptantbus reniformis. Miclt.Jl. amer. 1. p. 25. Icon. Beauvois in act. sec. amer. 4. p. IJ3. H. reni« furmis. In small rivulets and ditches, on a clay soil, in Pensylva- n a, Virginia, &c. 11 . June, July. v. v. Flowers white ; leaves floating. limitsa. 2. H. foliis ovato-oblongis, spathis lanccolatis uniflorisf Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 44. Pontederia limosa. Swartx-fl. ind. occid. 1 . p. 61 1 . Leptantbus ovalis. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. 25. Icon. Mich. I. c t. 5./. 1. Sloan, hist. I. t. Ug.f 1. On the banks of rivers and small rivulets in the south- western parts of the United State". ^.July. v. s. Flowers blue ; leaves erect. granii.'iea. 3. H. foliis omnibus linearibus. Fahl. enum, pi. 2. p. 452 Leptantbus gramineus. Mich.Jl. amer I. p. 25. Comniclina dul»ia. Jacq. obs, bot. 'i.p.g. TKUNORIA MONOOYNU. tleleranthera. Anonyinos aqilatica graminifnlia. Clayt.num. 814. Jcoti, Mich. Jl. amer, \, t. 5./. 2. jacq I. c. t. SQ. Floating, in the wutct') of Ptnisylvania, Virginia, &c< V • July, v.v.j v.s. in Herb. Gronov. Flowers yellow. 43. SERPICULA. Gen. pi. 14\3. S. florihns triaitdris hermaphrociiti.4, sti^matibug ligulatia retiexis biiidis, ioliis tcriiuti's linearibusacutii. Elodea oaiiadonsin. Mich. ft. amer. 1. />. 20. In stagnant waters, frequent ; from Canada to Virginia. "U. July. v.v. 1' lowers very small and delicate, white ; leaves when magnified very finely serrulate. Micliaux describes the leaves tube oblong and obtuse, which is only the case in the early part of the season : at flowering time they certainly are long, linear, and acute. occidentalis 44. XYRIS. Gen. pi. 6g. 1. "5C. foliis longissime-gramineis scapisque tortuosis, ca|>i- indica. tulo globo!!0 : squainis subrotundis obtusis. X. indica. frillxl. sf). pi. 1 . /;. 254 ? Icon. Pluk.ahn. l.'lHi.f.^} ■ - , In overflowed meadows and small ponds t Pcnsylvania to Virginia. If. . June, July. v. v. Flowers yellow. 2. X. foliis lineari-gramincis, scapo ancipiti, capitulo ovato carolimana. acuto : S(]uumi4 obtusis. X. ciroliniana. Lam. illuslr. I. p. 132. Ifull.Jl.car.Gg, X. Jiipicai, Miih.Jl. amer. 1. p. 2.'J. In low grassy fields, in sandy soil, from New Jersey to Florida. 11 . June — Aug, v. v. Heads small j flowers yellow ; it is extremely variable. 3. X. foliis subnlato-gladiatis, scapo tereti, capitulo globo> Irevifolia. so. Midi. ft. amer. J . p. 23. Ill low meadows of Lower Carolina and Georgia. 11. July. V. s. The snii^llest species ; flowers yellow. 43. SPARGANIUM. Gen.pl. 1402. Bur-reed. 1. S. foliis basi triquetris lateribus concavis. pedunculo comniuni ramoso, stisjmate lineari, Smith, brit. 3. p. y(ji. Wiltd. sp. pit 4. p. igij. S. erectum. Sp. pi. \'.i7S. - ■' Wi; 't Icon. Curt. tond. 5. t. iHi. Engl. hi. 744. ' ■'■ VOL. I. JD ramosum. 34 TRiANDRiA MONoa|NMA. Spnrg^nium. In ditches and pond<» from Canada to Virginia, rare. 1/. .- July, August, v.v. Flowers in round heads, white. simplex. 2. S. foliis basi triquetris la^^ralibus pinnis, peduncnio com- muni simplici^ stigmaie lineari. Smith, brit. 3. p 9^2. • ' Willd.sp.pl. A. p. 199. S. erectum /3. Sp. pi. 1378. ,, Icon, Curt. lond. 5. t. 67. Engl, lot 745. '^ In similar situations with the former 5 more frequent. lyi. July, Aug. t>. t', natans, 3. S. foliis decumbentibus planis, pedunculo communi sim- plici, stigmate ovato brevissinio, capitnio ir,a culino subsolitario. Swiih. brit. 3. /*. 962. IFiUd. sp. pi. 1. p. 200. Icon, £ngl. lot. 273. FL dan. 260. angustifoU- /3' S.folii' \i\MMs angnstissimifi, caiilem longissime supcran- uni. tibu^, uyhilltt.: fluitanlibns. Mich.fl. amer.2.p. i'^n. , In rivulets of Canada, and very frequent on the outlets uf the smal i.ikes of New York. 11. Aug. v. v. Floating ; heads small. I ■I I latifolla. anguslifolia. scirpoidea. steriUs. 46, TYPHA. 1 Gen. pi. IA0\. Cat's-tail. Reed-mace. T. foliis linearibus planis, spica mascula femineaque ap- proximatis, utraque cylindrica. inild. sp. pi. 4. p. IQJ. Icon. Bot. mag. 1455. Fl. dan. 645, Coopers-reed. In marshes and pools very common. 11 • July^ Aug. V. V. Flowers in a long cylindrical spike, 2, T. foliis linearibus canaliculatis, spica mascula feminea- que remotis, utraque cylindrica. jnild. sp. pi. 4. p. 198. Icon. Bot. mag. 1456. In similar situations, only more rare. Pensylvariia and Virginia. 11 . July, Aug. v. v. 47. CAREX. Gen.pl.\407. Sedge-grass. A. Sligmalilms bints. f Spicis dioicis. 1, C. spica solitaria imbricato-cylindrica.capsulis dense pu- bescentibus, foliis planis. Mich.Jl. amer. 2. p. 171. Near Hudson's Bay. Mich. 11-. +. 2. C. spicis subsenis, fructibus ovatis compresso-triquetris acuminatis, apice recurvis bicuspidatis, niargine ci- - * liato-serratis. fFilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 208. TRIAkOKtA MOKOGTNIA. CarCX. Reed-mace. Iton. Schk. car. t. Mmm.f. 146, In wet meadows ; frequent from Canada to Virginia. U . May. V. v. It Spias androgynis. * Spica unka apice mascula, 3. C. splcis in forraam ellipticam aggregatis, fructibus ova- tis compressis biiidis marginatis superne ciliato-terra- tis. Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 220. <'. typiiina. Mich. Jl. amer. 2. p. 169. * - Icon. Schk. car. t. Hhh.f. 133. In shady woods : Pensylvania, Virginia, &c. If. . June. V. V. ' ** Spicis plurilus apice masculis. 4. C. spiculis alternis confertis, superioribus masculis, in- ferioribiis femineis, intermediis apice masculis, cap- sulis ovatis marginatis biiidis ciliato-serratis, culmo in- curvo. fVilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 223. Icon. Schk. car. I. B. Dd.f. 6. Host. gram. 1. /. Ag. On the sea-coast in loose sands ; N6w York to Virginia. 11. . June, July. v. v. 5. C. spiculis oblongis alternis remotiusculis sessilibus, cap- sulis oblongis acuminatis rostratis bicuspidatis, squamis oblongis mucronatis. Schk. car. 2. p. 8. Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 258. Icon. Schk. car. t. Xxx.f. 176. In dry fields and woods. '^. May. v. v. ' '^ 6. C. spiculis subquaternis remotiusculis, fructibus ovatis bidentatis margine glabris reflexo-patentibus, squamis oblongo-lanceolatis. Schk. car. 2. p. 11. Icon. Schk. car. t. Kkk.f. 140. On dry hills : Pensylvania, &c. 11. v. v. 7- C. spiculis subquinis oblongis aggregatis, fructibus paten« tibus ovatis acuminatis bicuspidatis convexu-planis ner- vosis, culmo triquetro asperrimo. Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 233. Icon. Schk. car. t. Hhh.f. 132. In bogs and swamp meadows : New England toVirginia. "U . June. V. V. 8. C. spiculis ovatis approximatis, fructibus horizontalibus ovatis plano-convexis bidentatis, basi marginatis, mar- gine ciliato-serratis. Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 234. Icon. Schh. car. t. E. Dd. f. 22. D2 cephalopho- ra. arenarta. Iromoides. retrqflexa. stipata. muricata. \ I' lt< :!! lil TRUNORIA MONOGYNIA. Carex. In wet woods and meadows : New York, &c. "if. . Mnyi June. V. V. Muhlm' 0- C. spiculU Kubquinis ovatis altcrnin approximatiR, fruc< btrgu, tibus subrotU'dO'Ovatis marginatis coniprt'ssiH l)iden- talis ciliatO'terratis, squamis inucrunatis. U'illd. sp. pi. 4. p. 23 1 . Wav^J'^' C. vulpinoidea. Mich.Jl umer. 2. p. \6q. Icon. S'hk.car.l. Yyy.f. 178. On drj liillt and in barren wooda. 7/ . May, June. v. v. Mk mult'iflwa. 10. C. spiris anguste paniculatis oblongis oblusis, fructibus ovatis acuminatis bicuspidatis, squamis ovatis niucro- riatis, bracteis (bliaceis iiliformibus. IVitld. sp. pi. 4. p. 2-13. Icou. SM. car. t. Lll. f. 144. In wet meadows : Peusylvania, Virginia, &ic. 1/ . v. v. sparganioi- 11. C. sp'culis multifloris suboctonis ovatis subapproximatis, des. fructibus ovatis compressis marginatis bitidis niargine ciliato-serratis horizontalibus. fFilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 237- Icon. Schk. car. t. Ul.f. 142. On the edges of ponds : New England, Pensylvania, &c. % . May — July. v. v. 12. C. spica basi subraraosa, spiculis ovatis approximatis, inferiorioribus remotis, fructibus erectiusculis ovatis planis convexis bidentatis marginatis, margine glabrii. Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 235. Icon. St A*, car. t. Dd. IFw.f.bg. In shady boggy places : New York, Virginia, Sec. X- June, July. v. v. 13. C. spiculis subquatemis remotis, fructibus ovatis acumi- natis bidentatis margine ciliato-serratis horizontalibus, squamis ovatis obtusis, bractea fuliacea ad basin spi- culae inferioris. jyUld. sp. pi. 4. p. 23/. C. echinata 3 rosea. IFahlb. act. holm. 1803. p. 147. Icon. Schk. car. t. Zxz.f. 179. In dry woods : Canada, Pensylvanla, Virginia, &c. 7/ . V. V. pankulata. 14. C. spicis paniculatis, fructibus ovatis superne marginatis bidentatis margine ciliato-serratis, culmo triquetro. jntld. sp. pi. 4. p. 244. Icon. Schk. car. t. D.f. 20. et var. t. Ttl.f. 163. In bog-meatlows : Virginia, &c. l/.July. v. v. *** Spicis pluribus apicefemineis. leporina. 15. C. spiculis tribus subrotundo-ellipticis alternis congestis. J&fulsa. rosea. IG. ir- is. 19- >!n TIIANDRIA MONOOYNIA. CareX. 37 fmctibus ellipticis compressis acuininatis ore integris. If^illd. sf). pi. 4. p. 2'ig. C. [.achenalii. Schk. car. l.p.5\. Icon, Schk. car. t. Y.f. IQ. FL dan. 294. In the western parts of New York, Pensylvania, 8fc. "U • June. V. V. \G. C. spiculis subquatcrnis approxitnatis elliptinU, fructibus ovatis bidentatis compressU margine ciliato-serratis erectis, squamis cllipticis obtusis. IVilld. sp. pi 4. p. 237. C. triceps. Mich Jl nmer. 2. p. 1^0? Icon. Schk. car. t. Zz%. f. 180. In wet meadows, cominun. 1/ . May — July. v. v. 17- C. Rp'u ulis duodenis alternis ellipticis obtusis approxitna- tis, fruatibus ovatu-lunceolatis marginatis bicuspiclatis, bractea fuliucea longisstma ad basin spiciB ultimae. IVilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 230. C. Uichardi. Mkk.Jl. amer. 2. p. 17O.. Icon. Schk. car. I. Yyy. f. 177- In swamp meadows, common. 1/ . June, July. v. v. 18. C. spiculis subsenis subrotundo-ellipticis alternis subap> proximatis inferne masculis, fructibus ovatis margina- tis bidentatis ciliato-serratis. IVilld. sp. pi. 4. p.22g. C. leporina. tVahlb. act. holm. 180J. p. 145< Icon. Schk. car. t. B.f. 8. In vvct places : New York, &c. If. . June. v. v. 19. C. spiculis subquinis alternis ellipticis obtusis subapproxi- ni.itis, fructibus ovato-lanceolalis marginatis bicuspi- datis, bracteis oblongis mucronatis. tViUd. sp. pi, 4. p. 230. ,^;; C. viridula. Mich.fl. amer. 2. p. 17O? Icon. Schk. car. t. Xxx.f. 175. In wet and sometimes even very dry places, common. % . May — July. v. v- 20. C. spiculis subsenis alternis approximatis cylindraceis, fructibus ovatis plano-convexis acutiusculis ore integr'y^ erectis, squama ovata acuta lougioribus. IVilld. sp. pi 4. p. 241. C. cancscens. IVahlb. act. holm. 1803. p. 148. -., Icon. Schh. car. t. C. f. 13. In wet woods : New York, &c. % . June. v. v. 81, C. spiculis alternis remotis, bracteis foliaceis longissimis su*'" 'lis, fructibus ovatis acuminatis bifidis compres- siusciUis. fnild.sp.pi 4. p. 23g. scirpoides. -^ lagopodioi' des. ovalis. .M^:: scoparia. curia. remota. w IIIll! J Hi TBUfORIA MONOOYNIA. CiTtX. ■ Icon. Schk. car. t. E. t. 23. In shady woodf : Pensylvania mountains, &c. )/ . June. V. V. festucacea. '22. C. spiculis suboctonis subapproximatis alternii cylin* draceiSj fructiferis clavatis, fructibus subrotundo-ovii- ♦'s rostratts bidentafis margine ciliato-serratis, squama "^. ' ..- i "oolata mucronata majoribus. IVUld. sp. pi. 4. ' p..^2. A Icon. Schk. car. t. Wiuw.f. 173. On dry bills, freqi^ent. I4. . May, June. v. v. Iff Spicis sexu distinctis. * Spica mascula solilaria, reliquis femineis ex parte andro* gynli. saxatilis, 23. C. spicis femineis geminis inferiore pedunculata oblongis, fructibus ellipticis obtusis squamam oblongam obtu- sara aequantibus, bracteis oblongis amplexicaulibu$ apice subfoliaceis, culmo glabro. Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 272. Icon. Schk. car. 1. 1, et Tt. /. 40. ' , . in hemlock woods of Vermont and New Hampshire, 11, June. v. V. ceespitosa. 24. C. spicis femineis cylindraceis obtu$is subternis distanti- bus infima brevissime exerte pedunculatis, fructibus ovatis obtusis ore pertusis, squama oblonga obtusa ma- joribus, foliis patulis. Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 287. i • . C. polyandra. Schk.car.i.p.sg.t.Ld.f.QO. . • Icon. Schk. car. t. An. et Bb.f. 85. In bog-meadows, very common. 7/. May, June. v.v. crinila. 3^* ^' spicis masculis geminis, femineis quaternis distan- tibus pedunculatis pendulis cylindraceis, fructibus sub- rotundo-ellipticis ventricosis brov 'ssime rosteilatis ore integris squama oblonga arista brt* vioribus. IVilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 300. Lam. encycl. 3. p. 379. Icon. Schk. car. t Eee.f. 125. et t. Ttt.f. 164. paleacea. jS' C spicis cylindraceis, masculis pluribus, pedunculis Ion. gis reclinatis, bracteis foliaceis distantibus, squamis cuspide longa serrata terminatis, capsulis suborbicnla- tis, ore emarginato, culmo laxo. IVahlb. act. holm. 1803. p. 164. In wet woods, common. % . June, July. v. v. acuta, 26. C. spicis masculis binis ternisve, femineis subquaternis subpedunculatis subnutantibus cylindraceis remotis, fructibus oblongis brevissime rosteilatis^ ore integrg TKIANDRIA MOHOOYNIA. CareX. pertuso, squaniam oblongam acutam subaequaDtibus. IVilU. sp. pi. 4. p. 304. Icon. Schk. tar. t. Ee. et Ff. f.Q2. Host. gram. \. t.Qb. Ill ..wamps, very comiuon. H . June, July. v. v. f B. Stigmatilius trilus. f Spicis androgynis, apice masculis. 27. C. spica simplici ovata, fruct bus ovato-subglobosls ore integris squama oblonga longioribus, foliis lanceulatis undulntis crenulatis, scapo basi vaginato. Icon. C. Fraseri. Bot. mag. ISgi. Bol.rep.63g. On the mountains of North Carolina. Eraser. 11. April. V. V. 28. C. spica simplici, fructibus alternis ohlongis tereti-tri- quetris scabris acuminatis, squamis ovatis acuminaliii, iufima apice foliacea. Wllld. sp. pi. 4. p. 21 1 . Icon. Schk. car. t. Mmm, f. 145. In barren wet soil, common. % . May, June. v. v. 29. C. spica simplici, fructibus oblongo-lauceolatia comprcs- gotriquetris obtusis emarginatis, squamis cbion^iii ob- tusis mucronatis. IViUd. sp. pi. 4. p. 213. C. leplalea. Ifahlb. act. holm. 180:{. p. Idg. C. microstachya. Mich.Ji. amer, 2. p. Idg. Icon. Schk. car. t. Hi./. 138. In low wet places : Pensylvania, &c. 'J^. June. v. v. 30. C. spicis subquaternis pedunculatis ramosissimis, frncti- pedunculala. bus obovatis triquetris obtusis, squamis obloiigia obtuiis mucronatis. IFUld. sp. pi 4. p. 222. Fraseri, IVilldenowll. polytrichoi' des. If- Icon. Schk. car.t. Ggg. f. 131. On dry hills : New England, New York, Pensylvania, &c. If. . May — July. v. v. 31. C. spicis subquinis pedunculatis ovatis pendulis, fructi- bus obovaiis utrinque acutis, squamis ovatis acutis capsulam aequantibus. C. ovata. Rudge in linn, trans. 7- p- 96. ^ - , Icon. Rudge I.e. t.g.f.l. In Canada and Newfoundland. 1/. +. ' -f f Spicis terminalilus masculis, reliquis androgynis. 32. C. spica androgyna lineari- pedunculala inferne masculn, feaiineis subapproximatis bials subpedunculatis liuea- ovata. virescens. li m i"i p m m il 1 Mi II *•■ r\ f CM -.l'»"'!H_^,-'f^ \} 111 tf"il 40 Tll(ANDRI4 MONOOYNIA. CnTtX. ribus, fruciibus globoso-triquetris obtusis pubescent^ l)U8. IFilld. sf). pi. 4. p. 231 . Icon. Schk. car. I. Mmm.f. 147. Oil barren dry soil, common. % . May. v. v. Mrsuta. 33. c. spica androgyna oblonga obovata inferne masciila, lemineis reniotiusculis subteriiJK subsessilibus obloiigis, friiciibus ovatis obtusissimis obtuse triquetriSj tulii^ viigiiiisqiie birsiitis. IViUd. sp. pi. 4. p. 252. Icon. Sclik.cai. I fFww. f. 172. _ On dry hills, frequent. 1!/. May, June. v. v. BUxlaumii. 34. ^ spi(.a androgyna pedunrulata obovata inferne mascu- la, lemineis subternis remotis subpedunculatis, truc- tihiis eliipticis triquetriii obtusis obsolete bidenlatis squaiTiam oblongam niucronatam subaequantibus. WUld. .ip.pl. 4. 6. 252. C. polygama Schk. Icon. Schk. car. I X. Gg.f. 76. In swamps and wet woods : New Vork, Pensylvjjnia, &c. y. . July, Aug. V. V. trichocarpa. 35, C. spicii androgynis tribus, femineis binis pedunculatis erectis cyliudraceis remotis : fructibus ovatis acurni. natis bicuspidatis pilosis squama ovato.lanceolata ariti- tata longioribus. Schk. car. 2. p. 47. M, lanuginosa. Mich.Jl. atner. 2. p. 175. Won. Schk. car. t. N/in.f. \48. In woods and wet fields : New England, Pensylvfinia, &c. y. . Jun^. y. V. fft Spirts sexu duitinctis. * Spica mascula solilaria, femineis sessilihus seu incluso- pedunculatis. varia. 36. C. spicis femineis subternis subapproximatis sessilibus gubglobosis, fructibu.s subgloboso-triquetris rostratis bidentatis pubescentibus squama oblonga brevioribus, culmo erecto. IVilld. sp. pt. 4, p. 25Q. Icon. Schk. car, t. Uuu.J. 167- On dry hills, frequent. % . May, June. v. v. sululala. 37. C. spicis femineis subquaternis remotissimis sessiiibu.s, mascula sessilis, fructibus subulatis divaricatis reflexis, culmo tenui, foliis planis. Mich.Jl, amer. 2. p. 173. In Canada. Michaux. + . marginata. 38. C. spicis femineis subgeminis approximatis subglobosis subsessilibus, fructibus globosis toraentosis bidentatis •4,; V TRIANDRIA MONOOYHIA. CarCX. if tqunma oblongo-ovata majoribus, faliig radicalihiu annotinis culiuo longiorlbiis. lyUld. sp, pi, A. p. IsdI. Icon. Schk. car. t. Lll.f. 143. On d'y bills iind rocks, coinmun. 11 . April, May. v. v. 39. C spica masciila lanceolata, femineii geminis ovatis veslita. sessilibus approximatis, fructibui ovatia rostratis ore obliquis pubescentibus sqiiamam ovatain acutarn gub> squantibns. IVilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 2(J3. Icon. Scfik. car. t. Bbbh. f. 1 82. In wet meadows : Pensylvania, &c. %.3\xnt, v. v. 40. C. spicis femlnpis tribus inclqso-pedunculntis ovatis sub« tentaculata. approximatis, bractei* longissiinis foliactiu, fructibiis ovatis ventricosis nervosis longissime rostiatis ore bi- dentatis squama lanceolata mucronata longiuribus. lyUld. sp. pi. 4. p. 206. . > Icon. Schk. car. t. Ggg.f. 130. " * /S. Icon. Schk. car. t. Hhluf. 134. rostrata. |n swamps and wet woods, common. 2;. June, July. V. V. 41. C. spica feminea plerumque solitaria sessili-ovata, brae- miliaris. tea setacea, fructibus globosis glabris. Mich. Ji. amer. 2. p. 174. In bogs and sbady woods : Canada, Vermont, &c. % . July. V. V. 42. C. spicis femineis tribu9 incluse pedunculatis oblons;is lupulina, approximatis, bracteis longissimis foliaceis, fructibus . ovatis ventricosis nervosis longissime conico-rostratis ' ' ' ore bicuspidatis, squama ovata mucronata multoties ' longioribus. IVilld- fp. pi. 4. p. 266. Icon. Schk, car. t.Ddd.f.\2^. ett.Jii.f.}94. In swamps and woods, frequent. 1/. June— Aug. v. v. 43. C. spicis femineis subternls subapproximatis ellipticis flava. incluse pedunculatis, fructibus ovatis reflexis rostratis, rostro curvato bidentato, squama ovato-lunceolata lcn» gioribus. IVilld. sp. pi. 4* p. 268. C. Oederi. Schk. car. i.p.67. • Icon. Schk. car. t. H.f. 36. et t. F.f. 26. Host. gram. l.t.65. In wet fields and meadows, frequent. l/.June. v. v. 44. C. spicis femineis binis tri- s. quadrifluris inferiore pc- oligacarpa. dunculata, fructibus subrotundo-tri(|uetris obuvatis rostellatis ore integris squama oblonga mucronatu lon- gioribus. Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 279. if t ! ■■ 1 43 TSIAKDRIA MONOGYNIA. CarCX. C paupercala. Mich.Jl. nmer. 2. p. 172 ? Icon. Schk. r.(jLr. t. Fvv.f. \'J0. • III wet places : New Yoik, Pcusylvaniaj &c. % . May. v.v. folliculata. 45. C. spLca feminca subsolitaria subsexflora subexerta pe- dunculata, tViictibus ovatis ventricosis nervosis ros> tratis ore bipartitis squama ovata longioiibus. Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 28\. Icon. Sckk. car. t. N.f.52. ■> major. /3. C, intumescens. Rudge in linn, trans. 7. p- 97- '• 9- /• 3. * "^'^ In wet woods, common, K . June, July. v. v. pulescens. 46. C. spjcis femineis quateriiis sessilibus intima exerte pe- duncuiata, fructibus ovato-triquetiii pubescentibus rostratis bidentatis, squama oblonga mucronata lon- gioribus, culmufoliis pubescentibus. IVUld. sp. pi. 4. p. 281. Icon. Schk car. t. Eee. f. 126. ,v In shady woods : Pensylvania, Virginia, &c. 2f . May. V. V. ** Spica mascula foUtaria, femineis longe-pedunculatis, va- ginis hrevioribus. plantaginea. 4"]. C. spicis pedunculatis femineis quaternis distantibus, fructibus ellipticis triquetris pedicellatis glabris squama ovata cuspidata brevioribus, bracteis va^iuatis apice subfoliaceis, radicalibus lanceolatis nervusis. WiUd, sp.pl.4.p 257. C. latifolia. Wahlb. act. holm. 1803. p. 156. Icon. Schk. car. t. U.f. /O. el t. Kkkk f. IQS. In dry woods, very common. 1/ . May, June. v. v. 48. C. spicis femineis tribus remotis, inferioribus peduncu- latis, fructibus ovatis nervosis ore membranaceis squa- ma oblonga mucronata longioribus. Ifilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 278. C. striatula. Mich.fl. amer. 2. p. 173. Icon. Schk. car. t. Fff. f. 12S. In wet fields on the sides of ditches, from New Jersey to Carolina. l/.June. v.v. AQ. C. spicis femineis tribus remotis, binis i ^ioribus pe- dunculatis, fmclibus globoso- ovatis nervo&is ventrico- sis brevissime rostellatis ore obsolete eniarginato squa- ma ovalo-lanccolata lc>ngioiibus. JFilld. sp. pi. 4. P- 279. ancepf granulans. TRUNDRIA MONOGYNIA. CareX, 43 C. lenticularis. Mich. fi.amer.2.p. \72. .» /j' Icon. Schk.car.t.Vw.f.ldQ. In barren meadows and woodii, from Canada to Carolina. "^ . May — July. v. v. SQ. C. spicis femineis binis remotis, suprenna subsessili, in- conoidea, fima longe pedunculata, tructibus oblongo-conicis ob- tusis squanaam aristain aequantibus. IViild, sp. pi. 4. /). 280. Icon. Schk.caT.t.Vvv.f.\6%. * In dry woods, common. l/.June. v. v. 51. C. spicis femineis binis remotis, .suprema subsessili, in- tetanka. lin)a longe pedunculata, fructibus obovatis apice re- curvis ore integris squamam obtuso-ovatam longiori- bu8. Schk. car. 2. p. 68. » Icon. Schk. car. t. Ggg.f. 100. el t. Oooo.f.207. In woods and dry meadows, frequent. % . May, June. V. V. 52. E. spicis femineis tribus 6— 8-floris distantibu^, infima laxiflora, remote pedunculata, fructibus oblongis veiitricosis obtusis squama ovata mucronata majonbus. W^illd. sp.pl. 4. p. 281. C. paupercula. Mich.Jl. amer. 2. p. 1 72. Icon. Schk. car. t. Kkk.f. 141. On dry grassy hills, common. 1/ . April, May. v. v. $3. C. spica mascula solitaria, squamis ovato-oblongis sub- hyslericina. niucronatis, femineis cyliudraceis binis, intin^a pe- dunculata, fructibus ovatis multinerviis rostraiis ore bifidis squama oblonga aristata longioribus. IVilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 282. C. erinacea. Muhlb. in lilt. ... , Icon. Schk. car, t. Fjf.f. 127. ^ In swamps and boggy woods, frequent. % . June, July. V. V. 54. C. spicis femineis tribus oblongis distantibus, suprema disians. scssili, reliquis pedunculatis, fructibus ovatis acumi- natis bicuspidatiii squamam ovatam acuminatani sub- aequantibus. IVilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 27 1 . , Icon. Schk. car. t. T. el Yy.f. 63. In wet meadows, frequent, if. . June, July. v. v. 55. C. spicis femineis subquaternis remotis iiliformibus pp- Jlexuosa. dunculis cernuis, fructibus distantibus allernis oblongis rostratis biAdis squama ovata mucronata duplo longio- ribus. fVilid. sp. pi. 4. p. 297. C. debilis. Mich, ^fi amer. 2. p. 172. i Pi m I m m wk itIJ :,fi t,- i digitalis. 4fi TRIANDRIA HONOGYMA. Carex, C. tenuis. Rudgein tinn.trans.t.y.p.gy. ' Icon. Sihk. car. t. Ddd.et Aaaa.f. 124. In sandy wet meadows : Canada lo Carolina. 7/ . June. V. V. 56. C. spicis femineis subternis remotii filiformibus pedun-. culaiis cernuis, fructibns ellipticis obiusis squama ob- iongo-lanceolata longioribns. IP'illd. sp. pi. 4. p. 2g8. In Pensylvania. Muhlb. 1/..+. *** Spica mascula solilaria, femineis pcdunculatis, vagince subnullce. umldlala. FiJ. C. spicis femineis tribus pcdunculatis octofloris ovalis verticillatts, tructibus ovatis pubescentibus rostratis ore integris squamani ovato-lanceolatam aequantibus. IV aid. s/} pi. 4./). 2pO. Icon. Si-hk. car. t. IVivw.f. 171 . On dry sunny bills : New York to Virginia. % . May. v.v. miliacea. 58. C. spicis femineis tribus filiformibus, summa subsessili, ^ reliquis pcdunculatis, fructibus ovatis triquelris breve rostratis ore integris squama oblonga emarginata aris- tata longioribns. H-^illd. sp. pi. 4. p. 29O. Icon. Schk. car. t. Ooo. f. 151. In wet meadows : Canada to Carolina. "U . July. v. v, Pseudn-Cy- SQ. C. spicis femineis quaternis geminatis pednnculatis pen- perus. dulis cylindricis, fructibus ovato-lanceolatis bicuspi- datis reriexis squamam setaceam aequantibus. IVUld. sp. pi. 4. p. 295. Icon. Sclik. tar. t. Mm.f. 102. In ditches and swamps, frequent. 1/ . June, July, v, v. **** Spicis masculis plurihus. recunia, 60- C. spicis masculis geminis, femineis cylindricis subfer- natis pednnculatis pendulis, fructibus ellipticis obtusii siEpe scabriusculis squamam ovato-cuspidatam aecjuan- tibus. inild.sp.pl. 4. p.2gS. C. flacca. Sch.k. cur. 1. p. 1 17. C. glauca. Scop. Icon. Schk. car. t. O. P.f. 5?. el t. Zx.f. 113. In bogs and wet wo ids, common. l/.June. v.v. pelHla. 61 . C. spicis masculis geminis, femineis geminis cylindraceis erectis remotis, snperiore sessili, fructibus ovatis bi- tidis pilosis squama oblonga aristata brevioribus. ff^illd. sp. pi. 4. p. 302. " , TRIANDSIA MONOGYRrA. C.lieX. 45 C. striata. Mich.Jl. amer. 2. p. 174 ? Jcoii. Schk. car. t. N> t.J. lAQ et 150. In wet meadows aiv ■ ifoods, frequent. % . June, July. l>. V. 62. C. spicis niasculis quaternis, fenjiiieis binis erectis cylin- iacustrts. draceis pedunculali*, fructibus oblongis niultiiieiviij rostratis bifurcaiis squama obloiiga tnucionata longio> 1 ibus. ll^illd. sp. pi. 4. p. 300. Icon. Schk. car. t. boo. f. 152. |5 . Rudge in linn, trans, t. 7. p. ()y. t. 10./. 2. gigantea. In deep swamps and on the edges of ponds : Canada to Carolina. 2/ . June, July, v.v, - 63. C. spicis masculis tribus, feminpis subgeniinif peduncu- vesicaria. lalis cylindraceis, friu tibus oblongis intiatis rostratis bicuspidatis squama lanceolata majoribus, culmo acute iriquetro. JFilld. sp- pi. 4. p. 307. Icon. Schk. car. t. Ss.f. ]06. In swamps and wet meadows, common. l/.May — July. V. V. 64. C. spicis masculis tribus, femineis binis cylindraceis pe- lullata. dunculaiis ereciiusculis, fructibus ovato-globosis ros- tratis bifurcaiis, rostris bispidis squama lanceolata ma- joribus. Wind. sp. pi. 4. p. 30g. Icon. Schk. car. t. Uuu.f. \i)6. In bogs, very common. 11 . June. v. v. ill! M 48. SCLERIA. Gen.pl. 1408. 1. S. culmo foliisque glabris, paniculis terminalibus etlate- reticularis. ralibus paucitloris, nucibus reticulatis. fVilld. sp. pi, 4. p. 314. Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 167. Carex lithosperma. Ifall.Jl. car. 227- In sandy barren tields : New Jersey to Carolina. If. . July, Aug. V. V. 2. S. culmo simplicissimo triqnetro foliisque glabris, spica verticillala. glomerata nuda, glomerulis alternis distantlbus, glu- mis glabris, nucibus globosis mucronatis transversira rugoso- verrucosis. Willd. sp pt. 4. p. 3]/. In wet fields : Virginia, Carolina. Muklb. % . June, July. V. V. 3. S. culmo simplicissimo triquetro foliisque pubescentibus, inlerrupta. spica glomerata nuda, glomerulis alternis distaniibus, glumis setosis, nucibus globosis mucronatis transver- Ml I i ill li ■; li m Ml 46 hirlella. ..1. ciliala. pauciflota. triglomerata. Mays. pumila. "^^RUNDRiA MuNOGTNiA. Scleria. sim ingoso-vermcosl!' Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 317- Mich.^fi. uvier. 2. p. 1(58. In wet meadows of Lower Carolina and Florida. 1/ . + • 4. S. culmo simplicissimo triquetro foliisqne pubescentibiis, spica glomerata nuda, glomeriilis alternis distantibiis, ginmis selosis, nncihus elliptico-globosis mucronatis L-Rvibus nitidis. IFilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 3\6. Mich. Ji. amer. 2. p. 16'8. In dry w6ods on slate rocks : Virginia, Carolina, y. . June. V, V. 1 he smallest species. 5. S. ciilmoerecto glabriusculo, foliis ciliatis fascioulo ter- roinali ciliato, nucibus globosis scabriusculis. JVilld. sp. pi. 4. jD. 318. Mich.fl. amer. 2. p. \67- In dry woods : Virginia, Carolina, &c. 1/ . July. v. v. 6. S. culmo erecto simplici triquetro scabro, foliis anguste linearibus canaliculatis margine scabris, fasciculispau- cifloris binis terminalibus unico remotissimo axillari, nucibus globosis acutiusculis transversim rugosii. WUtd.sp.pl. 4. p. 3\%. S. oligantlia. Mich.fl. amer. 2. p. 16/ . In low grassy places in the woods of Carolina. 1/. +• /. S. culmo erecto simplici triquetro scabro, foliis margine scabris, fasciculis pauciflnris terminalibus, gluniis ovntis mucronatis scabris, nucibus globosis acutis ru- gosis. Mich.fl. amer. 2. p. IGS* In dry swamps and old fields : Pensylvania to Carolina. T/. June, Ji'ly. v. v. 49. ZEA. Gen. pi, 1403. Indian Corn. 1. Z. foliis integerrimis. JVilld. up. pi. 4. p. 200. Cultivated throughout all America, and sometimes found as it were in a native sta'e. It would take up too much room to mention all the numberless varieties ; but one of those brought by M. Lewis, E.sq. from the Mandan nation, on the Missouri, deserves particular attention, as it ripens .sooner and produces as excel- lent ears as any sort I know. It would be calculated to cultivate in climates nut quite so warm as all the other sorts require. 50. KYLLINGIA. Gen.pl.gi. 1. K. capitulo globoso sessili solitarioj involucro brev', cul- "^m^ TRIANDRIA MONOGYVTA. Kyllingia. mo setaceo, flosculis di uidris. rahl. enum. pi. 2, p. ;JbO. Mich.Jl. awer. I . r 28. In the weitern parts of Sontli Carolina and Georgia. H. . June. V. V. 2. K. capitulis subternis sessilibus glomeratis, involnrro 3- phyllo, glumis oblongis : valvulis ciuieato-lanceolaiis, flosculis monandris. Mich. ft. amer. l. p. 29. Scirpus cephalotes. IValt.Jl. cur. " 1 . In inundated places : Carolina, Florida, &c. % . July. V. s. m maculata. SI. MAPANIA. jiullfl. gui. 1. p. 47. Mapania. Aull.Jl. gui. \.p. 47. t. 17. In rptnote parts of the Cherokee mountains. % . July. V. s. A beautiful grass, which I found in a collection made by Mr. Kinn of Philadelphia, corresponded m every respect with Aublet's plant. syloatlca. 52. DICHROMENA. Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 37. 1 . D. glabra, involucris basi ntrinque coloratis. yahl, enum. liucocephala. pi. 2. p. 240. Mi<:h. fl. amer. 1. p. 37. In wet placf^s in Lower Carolina and Georgia. 1/ . July. v.s. -_- ' ' _ " 2. D. pilosa, involucris supra basin coloratis. Fahl. enum. ciliala pi. 2. p. 210. SchcBnus stellatus. Swartz.Jl. ind. occid. 1. p. 102. Icon. Sloan, hist. jam. 1. t. 78./. 1. In inundated places of Georgia and Florida. % . July. V. V. 53. SCHCENUS. Linn, et Vahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 207 . 1. S. pedunculis axillaribus terminalibusqne subtriflorls, setaceus, culmo trigone foliisque sctaceis. Fahl. enum. pi, 2. 36.219. Icon. Rotll. gram. ^ 21 . In Carolina. Fahl. 7/ . + . 2. S. pedunculis axillaribus terminalibusque tristachyis, spi- hispidulus. cis subglobosis pcdicellatis, foliis filiformibus hispi- dis. Vahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 21 9. In Carolina. Lam. %.•{■. * il I '1 ii r 48 TlttANDRIA MONOOYNUi sparsa. 54. UHYNCEIOSPORA. TflA/. enum. pi. 2. p. QIQ. 1. R. corymbis diffusis axillaribiis compositis, terminalibus p (lecoinponitis, pedunculis capillaribus, iseininibus rosliu lijiiginribus. FaliL. evuin. pi. 2. p. 230. "• PchtLMUis sparsus. Mkh.Jl.amer.l.p.35. Sih(Kmis miliaceus. Lnm. il/ustr.\. p. 137. in shady wooJs : Virginia — Georgia. .June. v. v. micraiilha 2. R. corymbis diffusis axillaribus siniplicibus, terminalibus compositis, pedunculis capillaribus, culmo foliisquu filiformibus giabris. Vuhl. enum. pi. 2. />. 231. SclujenusTariflorus. Mkh.jl. aiiier. I. p. 35. In Georgia. Mich. 11- -jr- laxa. 3. R. corymbis terminalibus compositis, spicis solifariis, rostello seminum longissiiiio, culmo acutangulo sca- Lro. I'uhl. enum. pi. 2. p. 231. Scha*nus longirostris. Mich.Ji. amer. 1. p. 35. Schoinus corniculatus. Lam.iilustr. I. p. 132. Ill Wet woods and near ponds in Virginia and Cdrolina. % . July. V. V. inexpanaa. 4. R. corymbis coarctatis axillaribus simpliribus composi- tisque, terminalibus cieconipositis, culmo filitormi. t'atil. enum. pi. 2. p. 232. Sciioenus inexpansus. Mich.Ji. amer. 1. p. 35. In Carolina. Midi. 7/ . + . fascicularis. 5. R. spicis coryinboso-fasciculatis, foliis Hneatibus lalilu- dine culmi. ValiL enum. pi. 2. p. 234. Sciioenus I'ascicuiaris. Mith.Jl. amer. 1. p. 27. In Carolina. 11 . v. s. fflomcrala. ^- ^- ''P'cis corymboso-fasciculatis remotissimis gerninatis, culmo obtusangulo, foliis linearibus. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. /J. 234. Sciioenus glomeratns. Willd. sp. pi. 1 . p. 266. I In wet meadows alcng ditches : Pensylvania — Carolina. IValUr. 7/ . Juur, Jul), v. v. tiistans. 7- K. spicis coryinboso-fasriculaiis remo*' imis solitariis, culmo obtusaiigultj, foliis tiliforniibus. Fahl. enum. p/. 2. p. 235. Scboeims distans. Mich.Ji. amer. I. p. 36. Sclionnus axillaris. Lam. illustr. I. p. 137- In ponds which are dry in summer : Virginia,- Carolina- i/". July, Aug. V. V. • I ruslru , V. V- nalibus oVitariis, ilo bca- :ilrolina. cnmposi- tilitoriui- us laliui- leminatis, im pi. •!. ICarolina. Isolitariis, l/i/. enuin. ICarolina' THiANDiiA MOMOOYNIA. Rbynchospora. S. B. spicis corymboso-fasciculatis approximatis subgemi* natis, bracteis glabris, cultno filiforroi acutangulo. Vahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 235. Schoenas capitellatus. Mich. ft. amcr. 1 . p. 36. In Carolina. Mich. If.. +. g. R. spicis corymboso-fa«ciculatis terminalibus, bracteis foliisjue obtusiusculis ciliatis. Fakl. enuni. pi. 2. p. 235. Schoenus ciliaris. Mich.Jl. amer. 1 . p. 36. In Carolina and Florida. If., v.s. 10, R. spicis corymboso-fasciculatis, culmo foliisquesetaceis. rahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 236. Schcenus albus. ITtUd. sp.pl. 1. p. 267. Icon. Engl. lot. gas. Fl. dan. t. 320. /S Schcenus fuscus. IVilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 262. Schoenus setaceus. Thouil.Jl.par. ig^ In bog-meadows, common, if. . July, Aug. v. v. 49 capitellala. ciliata. alba- fusca, 55. FIMBRISTYLIS. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 285. 1. F. spicis ovatis pubescentibus, involucro involucellisque pulerulum- diphyllis umbella composita umbellulisque longiortbus. yahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 289. Scirpus puberulus. Mich.Jl. amer. \. p. 31. In low grounds : Virginia to Florida. 7/ . July, Aug. V. V. 2. F. spicis ovato-oblongis obtusis, involucro diphyllo rigido castaneuvi. umbellam subcompositam aequante. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 92. Scirpus castaneus. Mich. ft. amcr. 1 . jt>. 3 1 . Scirpus carolinianus. Lam. illustr. 1. p. 142. Schoenus umbellatus. Walt.Jl. car. 70. In Carolina and Florida. % . July. v. v. 3. F. spicis cylindrlcis obtusissimis, involucro submono- cylindncum. phyllo rigido umbellam simplicem aequante. l^ahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 293. Scirpus palustris altissimus, &c. Gron.Jl. virg. II. In North America. Bosc. 11.+. 4. F. spicis oblongis teretibus acutis, involucro 'liphyllo spadiceum. rigido umbellam decompositam xquante. Vahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 294. Scirpus spadiceus. Willd. sp. pi, l.p. 305. Icon. Sloan, hist. 1. 1. 76./. 2. On the banks of rivers in Carolina and Florida. Ti . July, V.4. VOL. I. ft r m III i i I M ! ■;,' r« 50 -;. THfANDRIA M0N06YMIA. ^ ,. 56. CYPERUS. Gen.pl.g3. * Culmo iereti. arlkulatus. I.C. spiculis comprossis elongatis nitidiusculis, involucro subnuUo, culino articulate, raht. enum. pi. 2. p. 301 . Icon. Sloan, hist. jam. I. t. 81. f. I. In small slow streams : Carolina and Georgia. "U . July, V. V. ** Culmo triquetro. >, ' •' ' II Spiculis aggregatis. Kyllingceoi- 2. C. capitulo globose, spiculis oblongis convexis subocto- des. floris, involucre tetraphyllo foliisque carinatis laxis. Fahl.enum.pl.2.p.3l2. Icon. Roll I), gram. t. 4.f. 5. C. dubius, p. 20. In wet pine- woods : New Jersey, Carolina, &c. If. . , June. V. V. " '- uncinatus. 3. C. capitulo subgloboso glomerate, spiculis linearlbu's suboctofloris : valvulis lanceolatis recurvato-acumina- lis, involucre subdiphylle longissimo. Or. overflowed gravelly banks of rivers and lakei : Ca- nada, in New York, on Lake Champlain. ^ . June. V, V. Planla pusilla. Folia linearia glabra, longitudine culmi. Culmus setaceus, acute triquctrus, biuncialis. Invo- lucri foliola 2. interdum 3. unum culmo longius> struc- tura foliorum. Capilulutn solitarium, conglomera- tum, ratione plantae magnum. Spiculce numerosae, divaricatae, lineari-oblongae, 6— 8-florse : valvnlae lanceolato-ovatae, lunge acuminata;, apice divaricato quasi uncinatim reflexae, nervosae, pallide castaneae, margine albidae. C. pygmceo affinis. pocB/ormis. 4. C. spiculis oblongis complauatis fasciculato-cerymbosis : fasciculis setisilibus pedunculatisque, involucre tri- phyllo longissimo. In sandy fields : South Carolina, &c. 11 . July. v. v. Planla spitharaaea. Folia angusto-linearia, glabra, vix longitudine culmi. Culmus trigonus, glaber. Invo- lucrum triphyllum ; folioHs 2. longissimi^. Fascial' lis fiorum ovatis, sessilibus, uno alterove brevi pe- dunculate. Ochrece trancatc, colorat*. Spiculce ovato- oblengae,circiter oct'o, breves, quatuor — sex-florae : val- vulse ovatae, obtusae, carinatae, flavescentes. An C. dlfformii ? txiANCRiA MoKoOYKiA. Cyperuf. ii II II Umlella radUs elongatis : spiculis terminalibus, urn- bellatis. 5. C. spiculis linearibus digitato-subternis, umbelia invo1u> autumnalit, crum diphyllum subsquante. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 318. . v. -, . Scirpus autumnalis. Rotth. gram. p. 58. Cyperus juncoides. Lam. iUustr. I. p. 147- -,^ Cypenis complanatus. Willd, sp. pi. 1 . p. 270. Icon. Rultb. gram. t. IJ.f. 3. On the edge ot ponds and ditches in Virginia and Caro* Una. %. July, Aug. v. v. Spikes very slender j valves purplo with a green carina ; stem nearly cy- lindric. 6. C. spiculis digitatis subquatemis lanceolato*obIongis val- compressus. vulis mucronatis latioribus membranaceis. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 324. fFilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 282. Icon. Rotll). gram. t. Q.f. 3. Sloan, hist. jam. 1. /. 17. In low meadows : Pensylvania to Carolina. % . July. V. V. 7. C. spiculis oblongO'Ovatis obtusis, umbellulis confiertis Irixeeus. aphyllisj foliis atigustis. Rich, in act. soc. linn. par. p. 106. In swamps of Carolina. If. . July. v. v. 8. C. spiculis lanceolatis subgloboso-capitatis compactis, vegetus. valvulis ovatis uninervibus^ involucro umbelia Ion. giore. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 32Q. JVilld.sp.pl. I. p. 283. C. compressus. Jact/. /tort. vind. 3. /. 13. C. glomeratus. Walt.Jl oar. 70. C. Eragrostis. Lam. illustr. \.p. 146. ■ C. declinatus. Maench. C. monandrus. Rotk. catalcct. I. p. 3. Icon. Jac^. I, c. On die borders of ponds, frequent, y. July, Aug. v. v. 9. C. spiculis ovato-lanceolatis capitatis, involucro subhex- formosus, aphyllo longissirao niargine scabro. Vahi. enum, pi, 2. p. 327. In Louisiana. Jussieu. If.. +. 10. C. spiculis 11 : vjaribus globoso-capitatis patenlissimis, Jlliculmist umbelia subuniradiata, itivolucris triphyllis culniisque setaceis. Fahl. enum, pi. 2. p. 328. In Carolina. Fab'. 1/.+. E 3 i 'A :\i '14 \\\ i'm 52 fiavescem. castaneus. Hydra. tuber osus. tenuifiorus. TRIANDRIA MONOOYNIA. C/perUS. II II II Umlella radiis elongatU : spiculis altern'u. filicinui, 1 1 . C. spiculis linenri-lanceolatis remotiusculis laxe imbri- catis, involucro triphyllo umbella longiore fu. isque laxis. Fafil. enum. pi. 2. p. 332. In swamps of Virginia and North Carolina. % . July. v.v. 1 2. C. spiculis lineari-lanceolatis confertis, involucro tri- phyllo umbella trifida longiore. Vahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 335. IFilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 279. Icon. Fl. grccca, t. 4/. 0 C. pusillus, spiculis brevioribus castaneis. Common in low grounds. % . June, July. v. v. 13. C. spiels corymbosis, spiculis lineari-lanceolatis distan- tibus, fr-liis recurvatis, tuberibus oblongo-subrotundis. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 344. Mich. fl. m er. 1. p. 27. In cultivated fields and barren woods : Virginia to Flo- rida. l/.July. v.v. 14. C. spiculis lineari-lanceolatis convexiusculis, involucro triphyllo umbella qutnqueradiata longiore. Viuhl, enum. pi. 2. p. 340. Icon. Rottb. grain. t.J.f. \. Nut-grass. On the banks of Delaware and other rivers: Pensylvania to CaroJ.n3« If. . June, July. v. v. The roots are very av/tnu, and eaten by children. 15. C. spicis ccrymbosis, spiculis linearibus convexiusculis, involucro umbella longiore, culmo folioso. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 347- Icon. Rottb. gram. t. 14. f. \. In wet fields in Carolina and Georgia. If. . July. v. v. virens. 16. C. spicis corymbosis, spiculis ovalibus, involucro lon- gissimo. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 353. Mich.Jl. amer. 1, p. 28. In wet meadows and woods : Pensylvania to Carolina. 11 . July, Aug. V. V. odoratus. \y. C. spicis corymbosis, spiculis sulvulatis remotls distichis, valvulis subdistantibus, umbeilis patentissimis involu- cellum subaequantibus. Fahl, enum. pi. 2. p. 356. JVilld. sp. pi. I. p. 284. Icon. Sloan, hist. jam. 1. t.?^./. 1. et t.8.f.\. On the banks of rivers : Pensylvania to Florida, rare. If *ug. v.v. sirigosus. 1 8. C. t^icis oblongis laxis, spiculis subulatis patentibus re- 1 TRIANDRIA MONOGYNIA. CyperUS. 41 motiusculis, involucellis subiiultis, umbellulx radiis al- ternis, Fahl. enum. pi. 2 n. 358. IV'Uld. sp. pi. \ . p. 281. Tn swamps and ditches^ common. l/.JuI\. v. v. 19. C. spiculis lineari-lanceola ^ valvulis oblungis obtusis, Jlavicomta, frucliferis patentibus, involucro longissiiDO. Vahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 3(jO. Mkh.Ji. amer. 1. p. 27. C. elegans. Walt.Jl. car. 70. In boggy woods : Pensylvania to Carolina. %. July, Aug. V. V. 20. C, spicis distichis, spiculis filiformibus patentiuus, flo>- *< culis dist:intil)us, umbella stricta. Vahl. enum, pi. 2.. p. 36'i. IFilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 283. Icon. Rotlb. gram. t. 10. C. elatus. In sandy wet woods : Carolina and Georgia, ll.v.s. 21. C. spicis corymbosis, spiculis subulatis distichis, umbel- speciosus. lulis involucelln brevioribus, ochreis biaristatis, culmo aculangulo. Fakl. enum. pi. 2. p. 364. C. virglnicus. Jacq. in Herb. Lambert. In Virginia. Vahl. 7/. v. s. in. Herb. Lambert. 22. C. spicis corymbosis oblongis basi ramosis nudis, spicu- Enslenii. lis numerosisdivaricatisconfertislineai lussubsexiioris, valvulis oblongis striatis, involucro octuphyllo umbel- lam subaequante. In ditches and near ponds : Virginia to Florida, rare. Aug. V. V. Folia radicalia, linearia, S-nervia^ glabra, margine ca- ■ rinaque scabra, culmo breviora. Culmus iaevigatus, triquetrus. Involucrum suboctophyllum : foliii 1 in- leriora breviora, exteriora radiis umbellae lougicra. Umbella composita: radii octo vel decern. Spica oblongae, basi ramosae, magnae. SpicuUc numerosic (circiter 100), horizontales, castaneae. An var. C.5pe- ciosi ? I have named this species in memory of Mr. Enslen, through whose generous communication I have been put in possession of a number of grasses and other plants growing in the southern States. ^ 57. DULICHIUM. Pers. ench. 1. p. 65. 1 . D. culmo triquetro folioso, spiculis patulis subsexfloris. Pers. ench. I. c. Pleuranthus floribundus. Rich. Cyperus spatbaceus. IVilld. sp. pi. I. p. 289. spathaceum. %^r m m m !• ■ I'M !!■ i; 1 f- ■'■-. ■ i j III ..■i*;^ f^.-if^ IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) // ^ ,^4k. 1.0 I.I Hf Ufi III 2.0 1.8 1.25 1.4 1 1.6 < 6" ► '-^^' Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14S80 (716) 873-4503 ^ >^" ? £l^ .vl"^ 5^ FA^ t/. ^ 0 Is ^ :\ \ o^ m^ TRfAVDRIA MOMOOTNU. Dolichium. Scbcenus angustifolius. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 225. Scirpus spathaceus. Mich. ft. amer.l. p. 32. Icon. Ptuk. aim. t. 301./. 1. In swsmps and bogB from Canada to Florida. It^.July* Aug. V. V. canadense. 2. D. racemis simplicibas peduncolatis, spiculis paucis erectis subdecemfloris. Pers. I. c. In Canada and New York, in similar sitaations, rare. 7/. Aug. v.v. Lower growth and shorter leaves than No. 1. 58. SCIRPUS. Gen.pl.g4. * Culme monosteuhtfo, acicularis, 1. §. spiea ovata, squamis duabus ip6mts majoribus, cu]< mis tetragonis setaceis, vaginis nmticis. Pahl. mum. . 'iisft,,^. p/, 2. p. 245. WilU. ip. pi. 1. p. 295. Icon. Pluh. aim. t. 40./. 7. Host. gram. 3. t. 60. In shallow ponds and pools, under water, common. If. . July, Aug. V. V. pusillus. 2. S. spica oblonga acuta (pauciflora) : squamis linearibus aculis, culmisanguiatiscapillar?bus. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 246. S. capillaris. Mich, fl. amer.l. p. ZO. In springs and ditches, frequent. % . June, July. v. v. The smallest of the genus. palustris. 3. S. spica ovali, squamis lanceolatis acutis, culmis tereti- bus, vaginis muticis lanceolatis acutis, radice repente. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 247. fFilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 2gi. Icon, Fl. dan. t. 273. Host. gram. 3. t. 55. In overflowed fields and ditches, frequent. "U . July. V. V. tulerculosus. 4. S. spica ovata acuta, squamis subrotundis, seminibus tu* berculo ovato coronatis, culmis teretibus. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 248. Mich. ft. amer. 1 . p. 30. In Lower Carolina. Michaux. %. +. fiUformis. 5. S. spica cylindrica oblonga obtusa, squamis subrotundis, seminibus vertice nudis, culmis flliformibus teretibus. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 248. Lam. illustr. 1. p. 138. In wet fields, near ditches : New Jersey to Carolina. ]t^. July, Aug. v.v. ovatus. 6. S. spica ovata. squamis oblongis, floribus subdiandris, culmis subcompressis, vaginis muticis. FahL enum. ^l. 2. p. 249. Wm. sp. pi. 1 . p. 294. TIIANDRIA MOWOGTNU. ScirpUI. 55 S. compresgus. JlfanicA.meM.3g4. Icon. Moris, hist. 3. s. 8. 1. 10. f. 34. Host, gram, 3, t. 56. Near ponds and ditches : Pensylvania. 11 • July. v. v. y. S. spica subglobosa, ailmis sulcato-angulatis setaceis, vaginis muticis, spica subglobosa. Fahl. enutn. pi. 2. p. 250. Willd. sp.pl. I. p. 294. Icon. Bottb. gram. t. 15. f. 3. In small ponds, very conamon. 11 . Aug. v. v. 8. S. spica ovato-oblonga, squamis ovato-subrotundis, cul- mis teretibus approximate interstinctiif. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 250. Willd. sp. pi. I. p. 291. Icon. Sloan.hist.\.t.%3.f.3. On the 8ea>8hore of Virginia and Carolina. 11 . July. V. V. 9. S. spica cylindrica, squamis oblongo-subrotundis, cul- quadrangula mis tetragonis. Vahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 252. Mich.fl. tus. amer. 1. p. 30. |n Carolina. Michaux. 2(.+. capitatus. geniculatus. mmtmus. delilis. ** Culmo polystachyo : spicis lattralilus, ^ IQ. S. spicis ovatis acutis subsolitariis, culmis fdiisqne capil- laribus curvatis. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 253. Icon. Pluk. aim. t. 300./. 5. Rottb. giam. 1. 15. f. 4. S. setareus. In wet asady fields and near ponds : Virginia to Carolina. . "V.July. v.v. U.S. spicis brevi-ovatis conglomeratO'sessilibus, squamis subrotundis membranaceis, culmis striatis. In wet meadows : Pensylvania. 1/ . July, Aug. v. v. Cu/mt teretes, striati, pedales et ultra. Spiculte 4—6. crassae. Squamis lalis, acutiusculis. SetuUe seroine duplo longiores. Affinis S. setaceo, 12. S. aphyllus, spicis oblongis, squamis integerrimis mu- mucronatus . cronato-acuminatis, culmo triquetro. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 256. IFilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 303. Icon. Host. gram. 3. t. 66. In swamps and salt-marshes : Canada to Carolina. 11 . Aug. V. V. *** Qtlmo polystachyo : spicis terminalibus, J«. S. aphyllui, spicis oblongis, squamis glabris mucronu- lacuslris. vaUdus. roluslus. S§ TSIANDKIA MONOOTMIA. Scirpul. , latis, stylis trifidis, umbella decomposita. culmo tereti. Fahl. enutn. pi. 2. p. 26?. WUld. sp> pi. 1 . p. 296. Icon. Fl. dan. M 142. Host. gram. 3.t.6l. In stagnant waters : Canada to Carolina. If. . July. v. v. 14. S. apbyilus, spicis ovato-oblongis« squamts dorso villosis, ^tylis bifid}S, ^mbella decomposita> involucre brevis- simo apice tereti. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 268. In lakes and ponds : Canada to Carolina. 11 . Aug. v. v. Froqn four to t^en feet high. 15. S. spicis oblongis, corytpbo composito, Involucris poly- phyllis longissimis, involucellis ovatis lopgissime aris< tatis, squamis acutis arist^tis, apice laceri?, culmo tri- quetro folioso. S. maritimus ^ tnacroptacbyps. Mich.Jl. qmer. 1. p. 32. In salt-marsbes and on the banks of rivers, common. "U . Aug. V. V. Certainly specifically distinct from S. maritimus, with which I carefully compared it. 16. S. spiculis sessilibus conglomeratis pblongo-ovatis mu- crone brevioribus, culmo acute triquetro nudo. Pers. ench.i. p.68. S. triqueter. Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 30. In salt marshesj frequent. "U . July, Aug. v- v. syhaticas. 17. S. spicis oblongis congestis, corymbo supradecomposito folioso, squamis oblongis obtusiusculis yiridibus, cul- ' mo folioso trigono. Icon. Host. gram. 3. t. 68. Fl. dan. t. 307. In Canada. Michaux. 11.+. exaltatus, 18. S. spicis brevi-ovatis congestis, squamis rhomboideis carinatis culmo folioso obtuse trigono. S. brunneus. Muhlb. in lilt. yiviparus. /3 S. culmo altissimo subscandente, corynibis viviparis basi ramulorum floriferis. In shady woods : New York to Carolina. 11 . J .ily, Aug. V. V. The viviparous variety grows in deep shasi/ swamps, and frequently acquires the height o'. ten feet and more. americdnus. corymbo compositp, mucronatis coloratis. nitens, ^9- ^- spicis ovatis pedicellatis, corymbis subcon^positis ax- illaribus terminaUbusque, culmo tereti. Fahl. enum, pi. 2. p. 272. In Virginia and Carolina. 11 . .July. v. v. Unealus. ^^' ^- spicis oblongo-ovatis pedicellatis, corymbis axillaribut tern^iaalibusque supradecompositis^ peduticulis elon- THtANDRiA MONOOTNIA. SclrptU. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 273. 87 %i gatis, culmo trigono. Mich.fl.amer. 1. p. 32, Trichophorum lineatam. Pers. ench. 1 . p. 69. In sandy wet woods : New Jersey to Caixdina. 1/ .July. V. V. The seeds are naked, consequently it is no Tri- chophorum. ^ 31. S. spicis capitulisque subglobosis glomeratis, corymbo polyphyllut, terminali, culmo folioso. Fahl. enum.pl. 2, p. 274. Schcenus cymosus. IFilld. sp. pi 1 . p. 265 ? In shady woods : Virginia and Carolina. If. . July. v. v. 22. S. spicis ovatis, umbella biradiata, culmo capillari. capillaris. Fahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 276. Linn. mant. 321 . S. pusillus autumnalis, &c. Gron.Jl.virg. \1. In Virginia. 1/ . July. v. s. in Herb. Gronov. 23. S. spicis oblongis acutis, involucre diphyllo umbella autumnalis, composita breviore, culmo ancipiti. ioliis linearibus. IFilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 301. excl. syn. Rottboellii. S. foliosus pusillus autumnalis, &c. Gron.Jl.virg. 10. S. mucronulatus. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. 32. \ : In sandy wet fields : New Jersey to Carolina. H. . Aug. V. V. ; V. s. in Herb. Gronov. 59. TRICHOPHORUM. Pers. ench. 1. p. 6g. l.T. culmo triquetro folioso, panicula decomposits, spi- culis confertis ovatis. Pers. I. c, Scirpus Eriophorum. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. 33. Eriophorum cyperinum . IV Hid. sp, pi. I. p. 313. Icon. Pluk. mant t. 4ig.J'. 3. In ditches and near ponds, from Canada to Carolina. If. . July, Aug. V. V. Very tall. 2. T. culmo triquetro nudo, foliis canaliculato-setaceis, spica simplici. Eriophorum hudsonianum. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. 34. /u bogs on the mountains of Pensylvania, Vermont, &c. "U. . Aug. V. V. cyperinum. alpinum. 60. ERIOPHORUM. Gen. pi. 95. •a 1. E. culrais superne trigonis, spica oblonga unica, squamis scariosis. Host. gram. I. p. 33. Icon. Host. I. c. t. 3Q. Oft high mountain meadows : Canada to Virginia. If . June, July. v. v. ■ T '. • cespitomm. it TRfAKOKIA MOHOOYMIA. Eriophonlin. polystachium. 2. £. culmis foliosis teretibus, foliis planis, tpicis pedun- culatis, seminibus ovatis. Both, neue heytr. 1. />. 94. WiUd. sp. pi. l.p.312. V Icon. Host. gram. }.t. 37. Engl. lot. 563. In bog-meadows : common. If. . Maj. v. v, 3. E. culmis foliosis teretibus, foliis canaliculato-triquetris, spicis pedunculati^j seminibus ovatis. Both, neue beytr. 1 . p. 94. WiUd. ip.pl. l.p.3\3. Icon. Engl. bot. 564. In mountain meadows, frequent. ^.May. v. v. 4. £. culmo tereti folioso, foliis plants, spicis congestis subsessilibus involucro brevioribus. Vahl. enum. pi. 2. p. ago. JVilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 313. Icon. Pluk. aim. t. 2gg.f. 4. Common in bog-meadows, from Canada to Georgia. 1/. . April, May. v. v. angustifoli. am. vtrgtnicum. •viai-^ 61. VAGINARIA. Pers.enck.l.p.70. Jiichardi. !• V. culmo aphyllo vaginato, spica ovata subsolitaria, squamis lanceolato-spatbulatis. Pers. I. c. Fuirena scirpoidea. jilich.fi. amer. I. p. 38. "' Icon. JIftcA. /. c. t. 7. In overflowed fields : Georgia to Florida. 1!^. v.s. '- 62. FUIRENA. Gen. pi. go. squarrosa. l.T. umbellis simplicibus, spiculis ovatis, culmo glabro, foliis ciliatis, vaginis pilosis, VdM. enum, pi. 2. p. 385. Mich.fi. amer. 1 . p. 37. In bog-meadows : New Jersey, Carolina, &c. If. . July. V. V. A very handsome little grass. pl-'X^: 63. MAHISCUS. Vahl. enum. pi. 2. p. 372. ovularis. 1. M. spicis ovali>8ubro(undis, involucris polypbyllis. f^A/. enum. pi. 2. p. 374. Scheenus umbellatus. Jacq. collect. 1. p. 113. Kyllin^a ovularis. Mich.fi, amer. 1. p. 2Q. Icon. Pluk.alm.t. gl.f.4. Jacq. ic. rar. 1. 1. 10} v-.^-.iv- « In sandy wet places : Georgia and Carolina. If., v.s, retrofractus, 2. M. spicis retrorsum subimbricatis, spiculis subulatis re- trofractis, involucro tripbyllo. f^ahl. enum. pi, 2. p. 375. TRIANDRIA MOKOOYMIA. MariSCUS. SQ Scirpus retrofractus. ^t|/. 101. ). Miegia. Pers. ench. I. p. 102. macrosperma. Arundinaria macrosperma. Mich.fi. amer. \, p. "JA. Aruudo gigantea. Wat*. ft. car. SI. In extensive tracts on the Mississippi and Floridas, called Cane brakes, almost impenetrable. Arundo tecta of Walter seems to be only a variety of this species. }f. . March, April, v. v. 65. LIMNETIS. Richard in Pers. ench. 1. p. 73. 1. L. foliis distichis breviusculis setaceo-convolutis, spicis juncea, paucis remotis patulis, calyce acuminato : carinis as- peris. Pers. ench. I. p. 72. Trachynotia juncea. Mich.fl.amer.\.p.6A. ' ' Dactylis patens. Bonn. hort. cant. 25. In dry salt-meadows, common. ^.July. v. v. 2. L. subglauca, foliis longissimis, spicis plurimis altemis cynosuroides, secundis, calyce aristato acuminato : carinis aciileatis. Pers. ench. I. p. 72. Trachynotia cynosuroides. Mich.fi. atner. I. p. 64. On rocky sea-shores, frequent. ll.Jviy. v. v. 3. L. foliis latis planis, spicis pluribus undique versis longis polystachya, linearibus, carinis aculeatis. Pers. ench. 1 . p. 72. Trachynotia polystachya. Mich.fi. amer. I . p. 64. Dactylis cynosuroides. Willd. sp. pi. I. p. 407- Common in salt-marshes, from Canada to Florida. If. . Aug. V. V. ^W: t'KIANDRIA MOHOOTKIA, H 1 86. CENCHRUS. Gen. pi. 1574. trihuloides. I . C. spica spicults altemis, glumis femineis globosis muri' cato-spinosis hirsutis. Willd. sp.pl. I. p. 31 J. C. carolinianus. Walt. fl. car. jg. r^'' " Icon. Sloan, hist. \.t. 65. f.l. Near the sea-shore, from New Jersey to Florida. 0. June, July, v.v.; v.s.in Herb. IFalter. 67. ORYZOPSIS. Mich. fl. amer. I. p. 51. asperifolia, I . O. culmo subnudo, foliis erectis subpungentibos asperis. Mich. I. c. Icon. Mich. I. c. t. g. On high mountain meadows : Canada and Pensylvania. %. July, Aug. v.v. I observed .bis grass on the Broad mountains of Pensylvania, and consider it worth the attention of farmers, as the considerable large seeds contain the finebt flour of any grain I kno>y. II. DIGYNIA. 68. ZIZANIA. Gen. pi. 1433. Indian Rice. V ■ aqiiatica. 1 . Z. panicula pyramidata, inferne divaricata mascula, su- perne spicata feraipea, fulcris florum clavatis aristis loDgis, semine elongato. Z. aquatica. Latnbert.inlinn. trans. 7. p. 2S4. ' "■ Z. palustris. Linn. mant.2g5. Gron. virg. 14S. ^ Z. clavulosa. Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 75. Icon. Lambert. I. c. t. 13. Tuscaroraor Wild Bice. In all the waters from Canada to Florida, common. If. . July, Aug. v.v. miliacea. 2. Z. panicula effusa, glumis brevi-aristatis : masculis et femineis mixtis, semine ovato laevi. Mich.Jl. amer. 1, p. 74. Z. aquatica. Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 394 ? Icon. Sloan, hist. 1. t.67 } On the tide water meadows and ditches : Pensylvania and Carolina. 1/. Aug. v.v. TBuiroiiA DioTMiA. Zizania. ' , 61 3. Z. pusiUa, calmU gracilibus ramosis, foliis linearibus Jluitans. planiSj spicis solitariis axillaribus setaceis subquadri- florisj glumis muticis. Mich.Jl. amer. l.p.JS. On the banks of Lake Champlain and St. Laurence. ll.Jxxly. v.v, r 69. MUHLENBERGIA. G«i.p/.l03. l.M. culmo debili ramoso foliisque glabris, paniculaco- diffusa. arctata, calyce univalvi. Pers. ench. I . p. 73. . Dilepycum minutiflorum. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. 40. On dry grassy bills, frequent. % . June, July. v. v. 2. M. culmo firmo simplici foUisque pubescentibus, pa- erecta, nicula laxa, calyce bivalvi, arista longissima. Pers. ench. l.p.73. Dilepycum aristosum. Mich ft. amer. l.p. 40. • In diy shady woods, firom Canada to Carolina. 11 . July. v.v. 70. TRICHODIUM. Mich.fl.amer.l.p.4l. l.T. culmis erectis, foliis angustis breviusculis, vaginis lax\florum. asperiusculis, glumis lanceolatis. ARch. fl. amer. 1 . p. 42. Comucopiae hyemalis. Walt.fl.car.73. Agrostis scabra. Willd. sp.pl. l.p. 370. " Agrostis laxa. Schreb. gram. Icon. Mich.fl.amer. 1. 1.8. Common in all grassy situations. If. . May — Aug. v. v. 2. T. culmis decumbentibus, foliis patulis, vagina laevi, decumlem. glumis lineari-lanceolatis seusim acutis. Afuh. fl. amer. 1. p. 42. " Comucopiae perennans. Walt.fl. car, 74. t Agrostis anomala. WiUd. sp. pi. 1 . p. 370. Agrostis comucopiae. Fra.'er. monogr. cum icone. Icon. Fraser. monogr. On moist hills and short grass meadows, front Canada to Carolina. % . June — Aug. v. v. This and the first species are highly valuable grasses. Vide Eraser's Monogr. and Walter's Flora. 3. T. culmis erectis, foliis angustis scabris, vaginis glabris, etalum. valvis raembranaceis ovato-lanceolatis acuminatis. Comucopiae altissima. Walt.fl. car. 74. Agrostis dispar. Mich.fl.amer. I. p. 52. ' \ V \ ... ■ I 63 TBiAKDiiA DiGTfriA. Trichodium. Id sandy deep swamps : New Jersey, Carolina, &c. 11 • July, Aag. V. v. Near three feet high; panicle close, coloared. 71. LEERSIA. Gen.pl.W5. oryxoides. \, L. panicula eiFusa, spiculis triandris patulis, glutnii ob- longo-ovalibus carina ciliatis. Willd.sp. pi. 1. p. 325. L. virginica. Willd. I, c. . ' Icon. Host. gram. 1. t.35. In wet woods and ditches, fi-equent. 11 . July. v. v. ten'Mularis. 2. L. paniculse rarois subsolitariis, spiculis imbricatis, glu- mis orbiculatis ciliatis niajusculis. Mich. ft. amer. l. p. 39. Fly-cotch-grass. In wet gravelly woods in Illinois and Virginia. If. . July. V. V. This singular and elegant grass 7 found on the islands of Roanoak river in North Carolina, and ob- served it catchipg flies in the same manner as Dmuea muscipula : the valves of the corolla are nearly of the same structure as the leaves of that plant. I commu- nicated specimens with this particular circumstance to ''^^■^•jS^p^\ Dr. fi. S. Barton of Philadelphia, who has made men- tion of it in a paper on the irritability of plants. 72. MILIUM. Gen. pi. 110. Millet-grass. ' ' amphicarpon. 1, M. paniculae ramis strictis sirapliciusculis, flortbus mas- culis alternis pedunculatis ; floribus femineis in scapis < , unifloris radiodibus vaginatis, demum subterraneis. ': In light sandy fields of New Jersey near £gg-harbour. \ July, Aug. V. V. Culmi plures teretes, vaglnati, sesquipedales et ultra. Folia lato-linearia, striata, geniculis breviora, undique pilis longis albidis rigidis tuberculo insidentibus tecta. Faginee teretes, striati : suprema apbylla, more folio- rum pilosae. Ligula barbata. Panicula in summitate culmi, pauciflora. stricta : ramis simpliciuscuiis ; pedicdlis florum clavatis. Glumis oblongis, acutis, nervosis, aequalibus, glabriusculis. Floribus omnibus masculis. Flores feminei in scapis radicalibus unifloris basi vagina- tis. Floras ante anthesin erecti, dein reflexi, ad ma- turitatem seminis magni subrotundi subterranei. This singular ^rass deserves particular examination in the living p mts, as I had no opportunity to describe .* -iT': '*« 1 a. lighj panicle I, glumii ob- pl. i.p.325. July. V. V. ibricatis, glu* .ft. amer. 1. if'catch-grass. aia. It/!. July, found on the ilina, and ob- ler as Dioncea nearly of the I commu- rcumstance to as made men- ' plants. -grass. floribus mas- neis in scapis bterraneis. £gg-harbour. et ultra. >ra, undique ^ntibus tecta. more folio- Iricta: rainis tis. Glumis rlabriusculis. Ibasi vagina- lexi, ad ma- (ranei. lination in to describe 1. 2. 3. 5.i I I 6. J TKIAMDKIA OIOYMIA. MiUum. it on the spot where I first found it ; not being aware of its curiosity, until I examined the dried specinaeni. 73. AGROSTIS. Gen.pl. III. Bent^grau. * ^tiitatee. 1. A. petalo exteriore arinta recta stricta longissima, pani* cula patula. fFilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 36l. Icon. Host. gram. 3 . t. 47. Engl. hot. g5 1 . In rye-iields in Peniiylvania and Virginia ; brought there by seeds of grain from Europe. Q • June, July. v. v. 2. A. paniculae simplicissimae ramis adpreuis, coroUi.s aris- tatis, arista Acre longioribus. fyUld. tp. pL 1. p. 364. On the banks of rivers : Virginia and Carolina. "U . July. V. V. 3. A. paniculae ramis unifloris filiformibui, coroUis atistatis calyce inaequali duplo longioribus hirsutis vaginii vil- losis. On high mountains in Virginia and Carolina. H . July. V. V. Culmus sesquipedalis, glaber. Falia longissime-linearia, villosa, nervosa. Pagina striate, viUosae. lagula brevis. Panicula simplicissima, ramis elongatis uni. floris. Cal. valvis inaequallbus, villosis, brevi-arista- tis. Cor. oblonga, villosa, calycis valvula interiore duplo longior, brevi-aristata. 4. A. panicula elongata stricta, corollis calyce minoribus : arista e basi petali tortili ilore longiore. Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 366. In good meadow grounds, very frequent. If. . June, July. V. V. 5. A. calycibus elongatis, petalorum arista dorsali recurva, culmis prostratis subramosis. Willd. sp. pi. 1 . p. 367. Icon. Fl. dan. \6l. In wet meadows, frequent. Brought fixnn Europe. If. . July. V. V. *• Muttca. 6. A. panicula patente, ramulis divaricatis capillaribus, ca< lycibus aequalibus, petalo interiors duplo breviore re- tuso. Smith. fl.hrit. l.p 7g. A. hi&pida. IVilld. sp.pl. 1. p. 370. A. capillaris. Retz.scand.no.g5. ~ > 63 •^WiA Spica vtnti. tenuiflora. pauqflora. stricta. canina. vulgaris. .■■^!'t1l'!''« u aspera. alia. pungens. Cinna, mexicana. indica. juneea. lateriflora. TRIAKDRIA DIOYMIA. AgrOStls. Icon. Fl. dan. 16). Common in all grassy fields. % . July. v. v. 7- A. paniculis coarctatis lateraltbus terminalibusque, va- ginis barbatis, foliis recurvatis asperis, glumae valvis interioribus triplo majoribus. Mich Jl. amer, I. p. 52. A. barbata. Pers ench. I. p. 75. A. littoralis. Lam. iltust. 1. p. l6l. In the western districts of the United States, in rocky situations. Michaux. On the sea-shore of Florida. Lam. "U . July. v. s. in Herl. Enslin. 8. A. panicula laxa, calycibus muticis aequalibus, culmo re- pente. IVilld: sp pi 1. p. 371. On the banks of rivulets and springs, frequent. % . July. V. V. 9. A. panicula contracta spicaeforrai, foliis involutis rigidis pungenlibus superioribus oblique oppositis, culmo ra- nioso. Schreb gram. 2. p. 46. A. virginica. Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 373. • Icon. Schreb. I. c. t. 'IJ.f. 3. On dry gravelly hills in Virginia. "% . July, Aug. v. v. 10. A. panicula magna debili, foliis lato-linearibus glabris, valvula altera infra apicem subaristata, caule glabro. Cinna arundinacea. IF Hid. sp.pl. 1 . p. 3 1 . On rivers and islands, under the tide waters, common ; from Canada to Carolina. "U • Aug. v. v. 1 1. A. panicula oblonga congesta, calycibus coroUisque acu- minatis subaequalibus muticis. Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 374. In wet meadows : Virginia, &c. "U . June. i;. v. 12. A. panicula contracta mutica, racemis lateralibus erectis alternis, glumae valvis exterioribus longissimis, foliis longissimis, sensim setaceo-convolutis. Mich. Jl. amer. 1, p. 52. If^illd. sp. pi. I. p. 375. In Carolina, Florida, &c. Michaux. ©. +. t;. s. in Herb. Lambert. 13. A panicula oblongo-pyramidata, floribus muticis : val- vula entima duplo minore, foliis stricte erectis con. voluto-stitaccis rigidulis. Mich.Ji. amer. 1. p. 52. In barren sandy places : New Jersey to Florida. % . July, Aug. V. V. 14. A. patiiculis lateralibus terminalibusque coarctatis, flo- ribus nmticis, valvulis aculissiniis : interioribus ma- sque, va- nae valvis l.p. 52. in rocky f Florida. culmo re- "V.July. itis rigidis culmo ra- LUg. v.v. as glabris, : glabro. comraon : lisque acu- ip. pi. 1. t;. v. )us erectis [mis, foliis Mkh. ft. + • V. s. Iticis: val- rectis con. p. 52. kida. % . ptalis, flo- Iribus ma- JM> racemosOt ijjti • "-«»i odor alum. TKIAMOSIA DIGTNIA. AgTOStis. 65 ' joribus bafii barbatis, folils planis brevibus. Mkh fl. '-' amer. \.p. 53. In rich soil on the edges of woods, from New York to Florida, especially in the western copntries. '2^. June, July. V. V. Apparently a grass worth the attention ' of the cultivator. 151 A. racemo oblongo, e spicis densifloris interrupto, glumae exterioris valvis in mucronem aristiformem desinenti- bus, gluma interiore mutica longioribus. Mkh.fi. amer. l.p. 53. On the overflowed banks of the river Mississippi. + . 74. ANTHOXANTHUM. Gm. pi 58. 1. A. spicaoblonga ovata, flosculis subpedunculatis arista longioribus. IFilld. sp.pl. l.p. \5Q. Icon, Host.gram.l.t.5. Fl. dan. 666. Engl.bot647. Common in meadows ; probably brought with grass seeds from Europe. 11. May — July. v.v. 75. FHALARIS. Gen. pi. 106. 1 . P. panicula oblonga ventricosa coarctata, glumis acumi- ar^ndinacea. natis. Pers. ench. 1. p. / 8. fFilld. sp. pi. I. p. 326. Arundo colorata. jiit. hew. ed. 2. l.p. 174. Icon. Host. gram. 2. t. 33. Engl. bot. 402. On river banks, frequent : Canada to Virginia. % . July, Aug. V. V. 2. P. panicula multiflora stricta, floriiius ovatis villosis. villosa. Mkh. fi. amer. I. p. 43. In woods of Carolina. Mkhaux. + . i > 76. PHLEUM. Gen. pi. 128. Timothy- grass. l.p. spica cylindrica longissima ciliata, culmo erecto. Willd.sp.pl. l.p. 354. Icon. Host.gram.3, t.Q. '. ' ' In fields and meadows, common, "il. ^ . June— Sept. V. V. 77. ALOPECURUS. Gen. pi. 102. 1 . A. culmo erecto, glumis villosis, corollis muticis. Willd. sp.pl. l.p. 357. Icon. Host. gram. 2. r 31. Engl. lot. 75g. Id fields and gardens, frequent, introduced from Europe. V.May— Aug. v.v. - -•- t VOL. I. r pratense. pratensh. r ' '7 i , ■i .niy f 'nil ( A _ j If ' m . ' ' iSeP ' i . 'm m if .If m t 6S TRiANbiiA oioTNiA. AlopecunM. suiaristalus, 2, A. culmo erecto, glumis ovalibos obtusis, arista fix ex* erta. Mich. ft. amer. I. p. 43. A. carulinianus, culmo radicante, paoicula snbspicata, glumis laevibuH, corollisaristalis. IValt.fl.car.JA'i In Bwampi of Canada. Mickaux. %. v.s. in Herb. Walter. glaucum. firide. verticilltUttm. hirlellttm. Crtis gain. aristatum. mite. purpureum. Widteri. 78. PANICUM. Gen. pi. 107. ^.l^: "' ' * Spicata. -^ 1. P. spica tereti subflavida, involucellis bifloris fasciculdto- setosis, seminibus transversim rugosis. Lam. emy cl. 4. p. 736. IVilld. sp. pi. I . p. 335. Icon. Host. gram. 2 t 16. n»- '^ Common in fields and on road sides ; pn^bly from Ea- rope. 0. June— Aug. v. v. 2. P. spica tereti subcomposita indivisa, involucellis setosis mitikjs, seininibus nervosis. Lam. encycl. 4. p. 737. Wiltd.sp.pl. I.j». 335 Icon. Host. gram. 2. t. \A. Engl, bot 675. In sandy fields : Pensylvania and Viiginia. Q. July. v. v. 3. P. spica verticillata, raceroulis quaternis, involucellis nnifloris bisetis, culmis diffiuis. Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 334. P. alopecuroideum. Walt. ft. car. 72. Icon. Host. gram. 2. 1. 13. In sandy woods: New Jersey to Carolina. Q. Juncj July. V. V. i V. s. in Herb. Walter. 4. P. spica composita : spiculis adpressis altemis, calycibus geminis : valvulis omnibus aristatis : extima longissi- ma. Wtlld. sp. pi. I . p. 340. Icon, f/ost. gram. 3. t. 52, In shady places : Carolina and Florida. Afichaux. + . 5. P. spicis alternis conjugatisque crassis squarrosis, glumis hispidis aristatis, raclii angulato vaginis glabris. Lam. encycl. 4. p. 744. Willd. sp. pi 1 . p. 337. Icon. Host. gram. 2. t. ig. Engl, bot . 676. Fox-tail, a. P glumis omnibus aristatis : aristis praelongis. /3. P. glumis omnibus muticis mucronatis. y. P. glumis mucronatis coloratis. -'"'" "* ' In cultivated grounds, frequent. Q.July, v. v. 6. P. spicis alternis erectis solitariis simplicibus, glumis ovatisi muricatO'hispidis aristatis: ari8t« altera Ion- 11. TRIAVDRIA DIOtNIA. Pftnicum. ^ fix ex- wpicflta, in Herb. t*ia' ■ ' jclculato- encycL 4. from Ba- its «etosi8 4./>.737. July. v.v. nvolucellii sp. pi' !• ©. Juncj , calycibus la longissi- \haux. + . [sis, glumis )ri8. Lum. 1. Fox-tail. Iv. V. [u8, glumis Itera lon- '' gissima, rachi trigona, vaginis hiipidiasunis, foUia glabris. \' P. niuricatum. Mwh.ft. amer. l.p.AJ. - > P. hinellum. IFalt.fl. car. 72. Near the salt-water : Canada and New York. ©. July — ' Sept. V. V. ; V. 1. in Herb. Lambert, nee Non Walter. 7- P. spicis solitariis aitemis simplicissimis, rachi glumisque mpZ/fi dense pubescentibus, glumis solitariis aitemis ovatis miiticis bifloris : flore altero roasculo, altero herma* phrodito. Mich. ft. atner. I . p. 47. In sedgy meadows : Florida. Micliaux. +. •I ** Paniculata, 8. P. racemis linearibus virgatis, glumis clavatis coloratis, fusco-rulent. pills snb panicula divisuris. Lam. encycL 4. p. 7^7* Icon. Sloan, hitt. 1. 1. 72 /. 2 ? In rice fields in Georgia. ' If. . Aug. v. s. 9. P. panicula oblonga, glumis majusculis glabris viridibus striatum. pulchre striatis. Lam. encycl. 4. p. 748. In Carolina. Fraser. +. 10. P. panicula virgata ramosissima, glumis ovatis acumina- tis muticis bifloris, foiiis longissimis planis. . c>^ >^ ■. P. virgatum. Mich.fl. amer. I. p. ii52. P. coloratum. U^alt.ft. car. 73. On river sides : New England to Carolina. 2( . July, Aug. V. V. Wiry tall. 11. P. panicula capillacea ramosa, glumis striatis pubescen- tibus, seminibus nitidis, foiiis remotis lanceolato-liue- aribus collo barbatis, caule glabro. P. nitidum. Lam, encycl. 4. p. 746. Mich.Jl. amer. 1. |S. P. omnibus partibus niulto majus. Common in woods and fields, 0 . June — Aug. v. v. P. bnrbulutum Mich. I consider a variety of tb'S species. 12. P. paniculis simplicissimis pauciflorls, glumis obovatis, dichotomu7n, foiiis lineari-lanceulatis divaricatis glabris basi et collo barbatis, caule dichotomo. P. dichotomuii). IVilld.sp. pi. 1. p. 346. . In dry woods, frequent. % , July, Aug. v. v. 13. P. panicula capillar! ramosissiina laxa^ floribus tniuutis f2 virgatum. nitidum. majus. caj^llare. I'm I'll 68 TXIANORIA DIOYMIA. PanicURl. '.^■Ak oninibus pedicellatis solitariis oblongo-ovatis acumina- tis muticis, foliis vaginisque hirsutissimis. Mich.Jl, amer. l.p.47. JVilld. sp. pi. \ . p. MQ. In sandy fields : New Jersey to Florida. © . June — Aug. V. V. This grass is remarkably variable in size. .'i«ii I have seen specimens from three inches to five feet high. diffusum. 14. p. panicula simpliciuscnla capillari patente, flosculis re- motiusculis acutis, culmo simplici^ foliis longis linea> ribus collo vaginisque villosis. Swartz. prodr. 23. P- caespititium. Lam. encycl. 4. p. 743. In dry sandy woods : Virginia, Carolina, &c. © . .Tuly. V. V. scoparium. 1 5. P. panicula erecta composita setaceo-ramosissinaa, glu- mis obovatis pubescentibus, foliis lanceolatis villosis. Mich.Jl. amer. 1 . p. 49. _ , , In dry swamps of Carolina. Michaux. 0 . + . * ' * nodiflorum. 16. P. paniculis minimis lateralibus terminalibusque, gluniis r ovatis pubescentibus, foliis angustis breviusculis collo barbatis. Lam. encycl. 4. p. 744. P. ramulosum. Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 30. In dry fields: Pensylvaiiia to Carolina. Q.July, v. v. proUferum. 17. p, glaberrimum, paniculis oblongis erectis lateralibus terminalibusque, glumis oblongis acutis striatis, caule ramoso>dichoiomo. Lam. encycl. 4. p. 747. P. dichotomifiorum. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. 48. In rich soil, in woods, on edges of ditches : Pensylva- nia to Carolina. Ij. . July, Aug. v. v. pubescens. I8. P. erectum rannosissimum pubescens, paniculis parvis paucifioris laxis sessiiibus, glumis globoso-uvatis sub- pedicellatis pubescentibus. Lam. encycl 4. p. 748. Mich.Jl. amer. 4. p. 49. . * In shady rich woods : Virginia to Carolina. © . July. v. v. laajflorum. I9. ^. panicula patente laxa pilcsa, glumis raris obtusis pu. bescentibus. Lam. encycl. 4. p. 748. In North America. Lamarck. ©. +. lat'ifolium. 20. P. panicula patenti mediocri, glumis ovnris acutiusculis subpubescentibus, foliis ovato-lanceolatis amplexicau- libus glabris, vaginis pilosis. P. latifolium, If^illd. sp. pi. 1. p. 3.50. clandestU fi, P. paniculis inclusis paucifloris. If^il/d. sp. pi. 1. )l>. 351. .' num.] In shady woods : New England to Georgia. If. . July, v.v. . ■ 21 22 23. 24. 25. l.E Pi Pi «3 Ic C( 2. D icumina- Mich.fi. , June— e in size, five feet isculis re- gis linea- !r. 23. ©.July. inaa, glu- is villosis. f. le, gliinils :ulis coUo 'uly. v.v. lateralibus tis, caule 'ensylva- is parvis )vatis sub- p. 748. uly. V. V. btusis pu- :uttusculis iplexicau- \.p.Z5\. l^.July. elongatum. TaiANoiiA oiOTNiA. Pamcum. 09' 21. P. erectum, paniculae ramis simpUcibus interrapte race- anceps. muiosis, (lore accessorio neutro : hermaphrcdito val^ vis primariis semibreviore obtusissimo, foliis longis, va- ginis compressis pilosis. Mkh.fi. amer. 1. p. 48. In shady wet woods : Carolina. ^Michaux. + . 22. P. debile, glaberrtmum, panicula gracili longa : ramulis melicarium. raris adpressis, gluma; membranaceae valvis subaequa- libus lanceolatis, foliis angustis longis. Mich. fi. amer. 1. p. 50. . 4u'>^'i>£.«^ P. nudum, mtlt.fi. car. J^} •^» In Carolina and Georgia. % . July, Aug. v. v. 23. P. glabrum, erectum ; panicula pyramidata, ramis pau' divaricatum. cis dissitis, plerisque geminis siaipliciusculis divaricatis ' ' reflexisque, floribus muticis binis : altero pedicellato ' neutro, foliis angusto-longis. Mich.fi. amer. i. p. bO. In high mountains of Carolina. Michaux. +. r'.;:v.,fi 24. P. glabrum, elatum ; paniculis pyramidatis lateralibus geminis elongato-pedunculatis terminalibusque : ra- mulis alternis divaricatis, glumis alternis oblongis acu- tis p^dicellatis coloratis, foliis longis : coUo subbarba- to, caule compresso. In ditches and near ponds : New Jersey to Virginia. '2^. July. v.v. A very handsome grass, sometimes five tizet high; panicle a dark purple mixed with green. 25. P. panicula solitaria folio terminal! breviura : ramis sim* pltcibus flexuosis, glumis alternis pedunculatis oibova- tis turgidis : valvulis multistriatis acutts, foliis lineari- bus strictis sensim acutissimis, supra striatis scabris subtus pilosis, vaginis longissime pilosis. On the banks' of Delaware : PensylvanLi. 0.July. v. v. 7g. DIGITARIA. Hall. Crop-grass. 1 . D. spicis pluribus, floribus imbricatis geminis, vaginis Sanguinale, foliisque papilloso-pilosis, culmo repente. Mich. fi. amer. 1 . p. 45. . , • Panicum sanguinale. Willd. sp. pi, I. p. 342. , "" Paspalum sanguinale. Lam. encycl. 5. p. 33. , Syntherisma pr«cox. IFalt. fi. car. JQ. • • .1 ;- Icon. Host. gram. 2. t. 1 7. Curt. land. 4. t. 7. ' Common in cultivated ground. Q.June — Aug. v.v. 2. D. spicis pluribus (2 — 5) : erectis filiformibus, fiqribua pilosa. :»-»'hi. ranotis hinutis geminis : altero vix pedicellato, foliis brevibos, vagints pilosis, culmo erecto glabro superne . ' nudo. Mich.Jl.onur. I. p. 45. ' ' Syntberisma villosa. fTalt. ft car. 77. Panicum filifnnne If^ilid. sp pi. 1 . p. 343. ,, ,T, ,, Paspalum debile. Lam. ciMwc/. 5. /». 34. Id sandy dry fields and on hills: New Jersey t , Georgia. 0. May — Aug. v. v. paspaUndes. 3, D. spicis geminis basi subvillosifl, rachi latiuscula glabra, floribus solitariis bifariani imbricatin glabris, toliis pa- tentibus, vaginis glabris collo villosis, culmo repente. :. ., ;^.. Mkh.fl.amer. I. p. 46. Paspalum suptnum. Bosc. in lam. encycl. 5. p. 29. On bills of red day and iron ore : Virginia. Q. July. v.p. ferotina. 4. D. spicis pluribus setaceis, floribus binis vet temis mi« nutis pedicellatis, folii* vaginisoue villosis, culmo de« cumbetite. Mkh.Jl. amer. 1 . p. 46. Syntberisma serotina. fVult. fi. car. 76. In low wet places : Carolina. Q. June — Aug. v. v. 80. CYNODON. Richard in Peri. encb. I. p. 85. pactylon. 1 . C. spicis digitalis patentibus, basi interinri vill()«is, flo- ribus solitariis, sarmentis repentibus. Pen. I. c. Panicum Dactylpn. Willd. sp.pl. \. p. 342. .,., ^ Digitaria Dactylon. jItHon.fl. ped. 11. 238. Paspalum Dactylon. lam. encycl, 5. p. 32. Paspalum prxcox. IFah.ft. car.75. On road sides and iif cultivated ground, frequent. %. v.v. i V. s. in Herb. Walter. 81. PASPALUM. ,Gen.pl.8\ setaceum, 1. P> >pica unica gracili, glumis geminis 8uborbiculato-nbo> vatis glabris, foliis villusi9, culmo setaceo erecto. Mich. ' fi.amer. I./). 43. P. dissectum. Waltfl. car. 75. In dry saudy fields ji) Lower Carolina. Q. June, July. V. s. depile. 2. P. spica plerumque unica tenui, glumis uniseriatis, con- tigue alternis solitariis pubcbcent'bus, brevi-obovatis, foliis birsutis, culmo debili setaceo. Mich. fl. amer. I. .. p. 43. Ou the sea>shore9 of Carolina and Georgia. Michaux. + . TKIAKOKIA DIOTNIA. Patpaloin. to, foliis sup^rne Georgia. la glabra, toliis pa- > repente. .29. / ©. July. temis mi- :ulino de« 5. V. V. p. 85. Ihitis. fio- ic. , lent. "U • olato-nbo- cto. Mkh. une, July. iatis, con- -obovatis, {. atner.l. thaux. + . 71 ciUalum. 3. P. spicis altemis subbitiis, glumis subtriseriati« geminis orbiculato-obovatis obtosis glabris, foliis lanceolato- ' . linearibus serrulato-ciliatis, culino decuiDbente. Mich. •' ' Jl amer. 1. p 44. "' ' ■** In clay soil where iron ore abounds : Virginia and Caro- lina. % . July. V. V. 4. P. Kpicis pluribuH idternis, glurais biseriatis suborbicula- /^pj,;, to-ovatis glabris iaevibus, toliis glabris, liguk ciliata, vaginis compressis, caule suberecto. Mich. Jl. amer. \. p. 44. P. lentiferum. Lam. encycl. 5. p. 30. P. membraiiaceum. H^alt.fi. car. JS. In dry meadows and grassy hills : Pensylvania to Caro- lina. V- June— Aug. v. v. 5. P. spicis paucis erectis, glumis biseriatis suborbiculatls Jloridanum, glabris Ixvibus, foliis inferioribus pilosis, superioribus ^ glabris, vaginis longissimis, caule erecto. Mich.fl. amer. 1 . p. AA. P. virgatum. Wali.Jl. car. 75 ? In sandy fields 7 Carolina to Georgia. Q. June. v. s. 6. P. glaberrimum ; spicis pluribus alternis erectis, glumis plicatum. siibtriseriatis brevibus ovatis rufescentibus glabris, ,;. valvula plana juxta margines transverse plicata, foliia > longis, caule erecto. Mich Jl amer. I. p. 45. P. paniculatum. IKalt.ft. car. 75 ? ', In Georgia and Florida. Michaua. +• 7. P. spiculis elongato-racemosis subverticillatis p tentibus, sloloniferum, glumis altemis ovatis setrulato-ciliatis transver'^e-rugo- sis, foliis brevibus basi snbcordatis, caule basi pro- strato. P. stoioniferum. Bosc in linn, trans. 2. p. 83. P. rncemosum. Jac convoluto- iiliformibus, glabris. Mich.jl. amer. I. p. 41. In shady rocky situations, on river sides : Virginia, Ca- rolina, 8cc. "if. . June, July. v. v. 3. A. culmo stricto subramoso, foliis convoluto-filiformi- bus, floribus dislantibus solitariis, aristis longis diva- ricatis. Mich. Jl. amer. 1. p. 41. A. adscensionis. IValt.fl. car. 74. On the banks of rivers, in rocky places : Illinois^ Vir- ginia, &c. ]t^. June, July., v. v. / * 83. STIPA. Gm.pl. ^k^ 1. S. foliis convoluto-filiformibus, panicula laxa, calycibus Fubaristatis semine longioribus, aristis longis vix pu- bescentibus. S. juncea. WiUd. sp. pi. 1. p. 440. Icon. Desf. atl. 1 . /. 28. - On the banks of the Missouri. M. Lewis. 11 . Aug. V. s. in Herb, Lewis. By a careful comparison of this plant and one from the north-west coast of America, collected by Mr. Menzies, in possession of A. B. Lam- bert, Esq. and a specimen from the south of Europe in the same collection, I could find no other distinc- tion from S. juncea than the seeds being more pubes- cent, and the arista not so much as figured in Desfon- taines' Flora. 2. S. foliis setaceis, panicula parva, calycibus glabris ob- tuse-ovatis semine pubente aeqnantibus, aristis crassia brevibus. Lam. encycl. 7. p. 452. A. juncea. Mich.jl. amer. 1 . p. 54. In rocky places : Canada, Hudson's Bay, &c. -f- . 3. S. foliis striatis glabris, panicula patente subunilaterali : ramis vertioillatis ramulosis, calycibus acutis roembra- naceis semine glabro aequantibus, aristis nudis, tor- iMOsis.—ff^tlld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 442. 73 1 .^F» I'' bspicatis, ^ ire : late- ' na, corn- US itric/a. ^o spicato onvoluto- 41. ginia, Ca- •filiformi- ngis diva- Qois, Vlr- , calycibus is vix pu- H. Aug, son of this America, . B. Lara- of Europe ler dislinc- ore pubes- in Desfon- ;Iabris ob- stis crassia +. iDilaterali : 8 roembra- nudis, tor- TIIANORIA OIOTMU. Stipa. lo barren dry woods : Virginia, Carolina, Sec. "U - June. ^trt'i V. V. 4. S. foliis convoluto-filifomiibus, panicula pauciflora : ra- bicohr, mis simplicibus 1-2-floris, calycibus oblongis acumi- * natts semine vix longioribus, corollis stipitatis >. stipite ' barbato. — Fahl. symb. 2. p. 24. ' S. barbata. Mich.Jl. amer.'l. p.S'i. S. avenacea. Wall.Jl. car. "JJ. S. virginica. Pers. ench. 1 . p. 99. Icon. Cav. ic. 5. t. 466./. 2 ? Winter-green. In shady woods : Virginia to Georgia. If.. July, Aug. >r..->,4 - V. V. 5. S. foliis tereti-filiforroibus longissimis, panicula effusa sericea. tenuissime capillacea, calyce corolla parva triplo bre- viore, aristis nudis strictis. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. 54. . S. capillaris. Lam. encycL 7. p. 450. . , , ;.: ,1.'. ^v S. diffusa. Walt.f.car.m. In sandy 6elds : New Jersey to Carolina. 11 .' June — Aug. V. V. This elegant grass, whose silky purple panicles exceed in beauty any other I know, seems to deviate from the rest of this genus, particularly in the short glumes of the calyx, and almost deserves to be a *' separate genus. 6. S. foliis striatis glabris glaucescentibus, spicis alternis expansa. paniculatis expansis, floribus sessilibus remotis, caly- cibus corolla longioribus, arista brevissima nuda. — Lam encycl. 7. p- 453. ^ , In Carolina. Base +. - - . 7. S. foliis arundinaceis, panicula elongata aristata, pe- stricta, dunculis articulatis strictissimis, aristis nudis subflex- uosis. Lam. encycl, 7. p. 453. In Carolina. Fraser. +. _■■ r 84. SACCHARUM. Gen. pi. 104. 1. S. vaginis lanatis, gluma villis breviore, valvis exterio- giganteum. ribus villosis. Pers. ench. 1. p. 103. Eriantbus saccharoides. Mich. fl. amer. I. p. 55. Anthoxanthum giganteum. Wi//.^. car. 65. ;?, ' • Andropogon culmo paniculato. Gron.^. virg. 133. In low places generally among rocks : Virginia to Flori- da, rare. If.. July, Aug. v. v. From five to nine feet high, with very large panicles, which when in flower are extremely handsome. - ; •• ,A'Ut» f4 TRiAiiBBiiboioTwiA. Saocbanini. brevibarbit. 3. S. Taginis coUo subvillotit, panicula stricta, glaraa vil- lis longiore, vaivis acutiuimis nudit. Pers. cncA. 1. .;^. ;,. . p. 103. y^''': ' Ertanthus brevibarbit. Afich.fl.amtr.l.p.Si. On dry hills, in mountain* : Virginia, Tennasaee, Caro- rolina, jtc. 11. July. v. v. Not above two feel high. 65. ANDROPOGON. Gen. pi. 156ft * Panicula terrftinali. * nutans. 1. A. panicula ramosa coarrtata nutante, floribus gemmatis aristatis, calycibus hirsutig, herrraphrodito sesoili, inasculo pecficeliato caduro. tfilld. sp. pi. 4. p. go6. In barren dry iiituations : New England to Florida. If, , June, July. v. v. avenaceus. 2. A. foiiis aiperis vaginisqae glabris, panicula nnda 8ub> pyramidatim oblonga muhiflora, floribns rufescentibus triandris, glumae vaiva altera villosa, arista valde con- torta. Mich. ft. amer. 1. p. 58. In the prairies of Illinois. Mickaux. +• ambiguus. 3. A. foiiis amplexicaulibus subcordato-lanceolatis, panicula ramis prbmisse seiaceis simplicibus erectis, glumis so- litarie alternis unifloris, flore imberbi longissime aris. tato tr'andro, flosculi accessorii incremento aristifornai. Mich.Ji. amer. I. p. 58. Id sandy woods : Carolina. Michaux. +. ^ abpecufW' 4. A. panicula simplici oblonga elnngata, spicii verticillatis ^des. simplicibus, floribus aristatis geminatis, altera sessili, altero pedicellato, rachi lanata, lana floribus longiore. Willd.sp.pl. 4 p.QW. Icon. Sloan, hist. I. t. 70. f. \. ' '''^" In North America. Linn. sp. pi. 1045. +. This species is very doubtful as a North American plant j the synonym of Gronoviu* evidently belongs to Sac- ckarum giganteum. Neither Michaux nor any other * botanist (as far as I could learn) collected it in North Ametica. Scoparium. 5. A. spicis simplicibus pedunculatis geminatis stricte pa- niculatis, floribns geminis, hermapbrodito sessili lan- ceolato aristato, neutro pedicellato aristato, rachi cili- , ■»a- — Mich.Ji amer. I. p. 5J. . A. purpurascens. Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 913. A. divaricatum. ^i//i^. i/). p/. 4. ^. 905 ? TxtANORi4 DioYRiA. Andropogon. 7i Common in old fields and dry meadows ; called Broont' grass. 11 . June— Aug. v. v. A very obnonious weed. ** Spicis conjugatis s. fasciculatit. 6. A. vaginis margine villosis, paniculis lateralibus finfiicu- macrourus, latim polystachyis, floribus monandris, arista 4-5- tuplo glnmae longitudine^ valvis auterioribus glabris. Mich.Jl. tttner. 1. p. 56. .^ Cinna glomerata. Walt. Jl. car. 5g. In low meadows and woods : Carolina and Florida. '2/ . + ■ 7. A. vaginis glabris, culmis erectis, spicis lateralibus dis- dissilifionu. sitis, floribus monandrb, arista longa recta, valvis in- terioribus glabris. Mich. ft. atner. 1 . p. 57- Cinna lateralis. Walt. Jl. car. Sg. In dry woods and old fields, frequently found on high mountains: Pensylvania to Florida. I^.July. v. v. 8. A. ramis remote alternis solitariis simplicibus plerisque ternanus. tristachyis, spicis distanter alternis bifidiSj villis invo- lucri gluma brevioribus, floribus triandris, valvis in- terioribus subviilosis, intima ex incisura aristam Ion- gam contortam eniittente. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. 57. In the mountains of Virginia and North Carolina. "U . July. V. V. Q. A. paniculae spicis conjugatis, pedunculis simplicibus, virginicus. rachi lanata, fiosculis muticis: mascula tabescente. Willdsp pi 4.p.g\6. In Virginia. Cronov. 11.+. 10. A. spicis conjugatis paniculatis, panicnia bracteata fasti- licomis. giato-corymbosa, fluribus ternis muticis, iutermedio bermaphrodito sessili, lateralibus neutris pedicellatis, rachi longissime ciliata. Witld. sp. pi. 4. p.Qlti. In Virginia. Gronov. 11. +. 11. A spicis digitatis subquaternis, floribus geminatis, her- Jurcatut, maphrodito sessili aristato, roasculo mutico pedicellato, rachi pilosa. IVilU. sp. pi 4. p.Q\g. ^ In rocky situations : Canada to Virginia, rare. ^ . June, July. v.v. ;;...,. ,.,..,, ,;, ;,, .^^ .;(^. 86. ATHEROPOGON. Muhlb.inlFilld.sp.pL4.p.g37. 1. Atheropogon. Willd. I. c. apludmdes. In North America. Muhlh. + . About a foot high ; leaves narrow : flowers alternate in a spike. m u t 1,1 ' :.Hi| m "I; A •>*• niANDIIA DIOYNIA. 87. TRISETUM. Pus. tnck. 1. p. 9;. prattns*. I.T. panicnla subcontracts, ipicit nitidis, vaginis longii striatis glabris, foliis soperne villosis. Pers. I. c. ,A'!»«>;t,^ •* Avena flavescens. ffilld. sp. pi. I. p.44g. " * Icon. Schreb. gram. I. 9. Host. gram. 3. t. 38. In meadows : Pensylvania and Virginia, rare. If. . Jaly. v.v. ».. ..•■ '} 89. AIRA. Gen.pL 112. pumila, 1. A. panicula parva fastigiata (pauciflora) : pedicellis bre- Tibus, floribus muticis obtusis calyce dupio longiori- V bus : valvulis roargine membranaceis, foliis planis gla- bris, culmo erecto vix foliis altiore. On barren clay soil, near brick-yards : Pensylvania. If. . June. t;. v. Scarce an inch high ; in close tufts. aquatica. 2. A. panicula patente seniiverticillata, floribus muticis ob- tusis laevibus calyce longioribus, foliis planis, culmo repente.— fVilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 376. Icon. Host. gram. 2. /. 41. Engl. lot. 1557. On water sides and sometimes floating in water, frequent. % . May — July. v. v. meHcoides. 3. A. panicula parva subracematim coarctata : gluma coro- muni paitialibusque majusculis lineari-lanceolatis mu- ticis : floribus basi villosis,' rudimento flosculi tertii, . foliis planis glabris, culmo erecto. Mich.Jl. amer. 1 . p. 62. In shady woods : Canada to Pensylvania. 2; . July. v. v; oltusttla. 4. A. panicula in raceqiium oblongum confertiflorum co- arctata, floribus muticis apice compressis, glumae vaU va altera angusto-lineari acuta : altera lato-obovali ro- tundato-obtusissima, foliis planis, culmo gracili erecto. ..*'•' . - . Mich.Jl. amer. 1 . p. 62. In (June. v. v. 8. A. panicnla patente, ;>atalis aristatis bast villosis : arista recta brcvi Wi/R sfi. pi. I. p. 378. Icon. Host. gram. 2. /. 42. Engl. hot. 1153. J n meadows, frequent. 1/ . June, July. v. v. /3. A. foliis subsetaceis. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p.6l. In Canada. + . Appears to be only a variety of A. cei- pilosa. g. A. paniculn patente trichotoraa : pedunculis flexuosis, aristis geniculatis, foliis setaceis, culmo subnudo.^ Willd.sp.pl. l.p.378. Icon. Host. gram. 2. I. 43. Engl. lot. 1519. Fl. dan. 157. In shady woods and meadows : Canada to Carolina. % . July. V. V. 10. A. panicula sparsa purpurea, floribus aristatis, glumis altera infida nervo aristata : altera Integra plumosa concava, foliis subulatis, culmo erecto. — Walt. fl. car. 78. In Carolina. Walter. + . 90. MELICA. Gen. pi. 113. 1. M. panicula laxa pauciflora : ramulis simplicibus, flori- bus obtusis imberbibus, caule erecto glabro.— .MtcA. fl. amer. i. p. 62. M. mutita. Walt.fl. car. 78. Icon. Moris, hist. 3. s. 8. t.J.f. 51. In shady places : Virginia to Florida. 11 . July. v. s, 2. M. panicula difiusa ramosissima, floribus acutis imberbi- bus, caule erecto pubescente. M. altissima. Walt.fl. car. 78. In sandy swamps : Virginia and Caroiina. % . June. v. t. 77 .V.,.-r'l"» prtBcox. cespitosa. ambigua. ftexuota. purpurea. glabra. diffusa. 78 TEIilliORIA DIOYNIA. 91. HOLCUS. Gett.pl. 1565^ striatus. 1 • H. panicula conferta oblonga : peduncuHs brevissimii confertiti ramosis, glrnnis bifloris strtatis maticis acu« tninatis, foliis planis longis. — IFilld. tp. pi 4. p. 935. Id swamps of Virginia. Clayt, + . This species ap- pears tu belong to Aira. Jragrans. 2. H. panicula patula, glamis trifloris muticis, floscuHs contertis, hermaphrodito intermedio diandro glabro, masculis triandris, valvula exteriore levissime ciliata, dorso Ixvibus. WiUd. sp. pi. 4. p. 936. .1 H. odoratus. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. 56. In low oieadows on the borders of lakes : Canada to Virginia. 1/ . July. v. v. A ery fine grass. l.inatus. 3. H. glumis bifloris, hermaphrodito mutico, masculi aris- ta flore multo breviore recurva. JFilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 933. Icon. Host. gram. 1. /. 2. Schrel>. gram. t.20.f. 1. In low meadows, frequent. % . June, July. v. v. 92. SORGHUM. Pers.ench.\.p.\0\. Broom-grass. sacckaratum. 1. S. panicula subverticillata patentissima, seminibus ellip- ticis glumis villosis persistentibus tectis. Pers. ench. 1. p. 101. Icon. Mich, in act. helv. 8. /. 4. /. 1 . Cultivated for the purpose of making brooms, and fre- quently found iu an apparently wild state. Q. July. v.v. . ,,' 93. POA. Gen.pl.llA. Meadow-grass. trivialis, ^- P- panicula diffusa, spiculis trifloris, glumis lanceolatls quinquenervibus basi v\\\o connc^ni.s, iigula elongata. Smith Jl. irit. 1 . p. 1C3. Willd. sp. pi. \ . p. 387. Icon. Must. gram. 1. t. 62 Eiij^l hoi. t. IO72. Common iu meadows and fields. 11 . June — Aug. v. v. pratensis, 2. P. panicula diffusa, spiculis quadrifloris, glumis lanceo- latis quinquenerviluis villo connexis, lijfula abbreviata obiusa. Smith Jl. hrit. 1. p. 104. IV did. sp. pi. 1. p 388. Icon. Host. gram. 2. t. 6\. Engf. lot. t. IO73. In grassy Utiidi, not so frequent. If. . May, June. v. v. IC in 'evissimia ticis acu* I. p. 935. tecies ap- , flosculis 0 glabra, le ciliata. Canada to ass. isculi aris- sp. pi. 4. 0/ 1. v.v. om-grass. libus eliip- rs. ench. 1 . I, and fre- O. July. h^nceolatis elongata. ip. 387. U. .ug. V. V. lis lanceo- ibbreviata sp. pi. I. |3. Ine. V. V. i*i * TatANDRIA DI«YMIA. Poa. 3. P. paniculadifiusa, spiculis ovatissubquadrifloris, glumis lanceolatis trinervibus, ligula brevi truncata. Schreb. gram. In all meadows and grass plots, coaamon. lf..Jane-^ Aug. V. V. 4. P. panicula foltisqae attenuatis, spiculis lanceolatis sub- trifloris, glumis acutis obsolete quinquenervibus, ligula brevissima crenata. Smith Jl. brit. 1. p. 106. Icon. Host. gram. 2. /. 71. Engl. bot. 1265. In grassy shady places, rare. % . June, July. v. v. 5. P. panicula divaricata, spiculis ovatis, flosculis remo- tiusculis quinquenervibus lilieri.s, culmi obliquo com« presso. Smith Jl. brit. 1. p. 105. iViUd, sp. pi. 1. p. 390. Icon. /fost. gram. 2. t. 64. Leers Jl. herb. t.Q.f.l. In fields and grass plots, frequent. Q. April — Sept. v.v. 6. P. pauicula dilfusa, spiculis qnadrifloris cordatis, glumis ovatis subfalcatis liberis, ligulis inferioribus brevissimis. Smith Jl. brit. 1. p. 100. If^illd. sp. pi. I. p. 386. Icon. Engl bot. 1003. Scheuchx. gram.t.3. On the Allegany mountains, frequent. %. July. v.v. 7. P. panicula diffusa, spiculis ovato-oblongis nitidis. IVilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 390. In Pensylvania and Virginia. 1/ . v. s. in Herb. Walter. 8. P. panicula secunda coarctata, culmo adscendente com- presso, flosculis angulusis basi villo complicato con- nexis. Smith Jl. brit. I. p. gg. IVilld. sp. pi. I. p. 397. Icon. Host. gram. 2. t. 70. Engl. bot. 365. Blue-grass. In dry fields and meadows, common. If. . June — Aug. V. V. 9. P. panicula aequali diffusa, spiculis ovatis quinquefloris, floribus liberis septemnervibus obtusis, culmo sulcato subangulato, radice subrepente. Willd. enum. 105. Willd.sp.pl. l.p. 339. P. striata. Mich.Jl. amer. I . p. 6g. P. lineata. Pers. ench. 1 . p. 89. In meadows and fields, common. )/. June— Aug. v.v. 10. P. panicula laxa patentissima capillari, spiculis tri-quin. qnefloris, floribus ovatis acutis pubescentibus, foliis collo pilosis, culmo ramosissimo. — Willd. sp. pi. I. p. 394. Icon. Moris, hist. 3. 5.8 /. 6.f. 33. In fields and sandy woods : Canada to Florida, common, O . June — Aug. v. v. Very variable. 79 viri(tiM. nemoralis. annua. alpina. Jlava. compressa. nervata. capillari*. «i,< !'■ f 80 tenella. h » V...!..'. crocata. ■♦, hirsuta. parviflora. TRIANORIA OIOYNIA. Poa. 11. p. panicula subverticillata capillari, pedunculis flexoosis, spiculis Hnearibus subsexfloris pedicellatis, floribut oblongis acutis minutis glabris, foliis brevibus planis " t) apice subulatis glabris, vaginis collo barbatis culoio decumbente. P. tenella. Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 395 ? In sandy fields : New Jersey to Carolina. Q . July. v. v. ; V. s. in Herb. Lambert, sub nomine P. pilosee. 12. P. panicula laxa patula, spiculis ovatis quadri-quinque- floris pedicellatis, floribus oblongis subpubescentibus, ■ -■■- foliis glabris, vaginis collo nudo, culmo erecto glabro. Mich. ft. amer. 1 . p. 68. In Canada, Hudson's Bay, and Lake Mistassins. Michaux. + ■ 13. P. panicula ramosissima capillari, spiculis sparsis longe pedicellatis subquinquefloris, floribus oblongis acutis ' - glabris, foliis culmo longioribus glabris, vaginis hirsu- tissimis, culmo erecto crasso. Mich Jl. amer. I. p. 6S. In sandy fields : New Jersey to Carolina, frequent. O • July. V. V. tquatica, 14. P. panicula erecta semiverticillata : ramulis flexuosis, spiculis ovatis quinquefloris crassis, floribus obtusis glabris septemnervibus, culmo erecto glabro tereti. P. aquatica. JTilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 385 ? In ditches, frequently in salt-marshes: Canada to Vir- ginia. If. . June — Aug. v. v. It approaches P. a^uO' tica very nearly, but seems to ditfer in habitus and other characters considerably. 15. P. panicula diffusa capillari semiverticillata ramosissima spiculis paivis subquadrifioris, floribus oblongis snb- acutis exquisite striatis, foliis distichis culmum supe- rantibus glabris, ligulis lanceolatis acuminatis, culmo exerto vaginato. P. striata. Lam. encycl. 5. p. 64} '- '' In close copses and shady places : New York to Virgi- nia. If. . July. V. V. About a foot high j very slender. 16. P. panicula laxa basi subverticillata, pedicellis elongatis, spiculis raris subquinquefluris, calycibus crassiusculis subangulatis obtusis. Pers. enck, 1. p. 94. P, laxa. Lam.illustr. 1. p. 183. In Virginia. Lamarck, -f . 17. P. panicula patente pyramidata, ramulis divaricatls, spi- culis Hnearibus deceiiifloris, floribus ovatis acutis tri- iulverticilla ta. Eragrostis. to Vir- latis, spi- jutis tri- TBIANDRIA OIOYNIA. Poa« 99* nervibus glabris, foliis brevibus. — ITilld. sp. pi. I. p. 392. ,v .^ Icon. Host. gram. 2. t.6Q} Id low sandy grass fields : Virginia, Carolina, &c. 7/ . June, July. v. v. The spikes are of a greenish colour and long. — «• 18. P. panicula erecta : ramis inferioribus inferne nudis, spi- quinqu^da. . culis oblongis alternis .subsessilibus sexfloris, flosculo- rum valva exteriore dorso inferne margin ibusque vil- losa apice quinquefida, vaginaruni coUo axillisque pa- niculx pilosis, foliis culmoque erecto glabris. P. seslerioides. Mkb ft amer. I. p. 69. In mountain meadows, frequent : New England to Ca- rolina. Commonly called iied-/o/». T/. July, Aug. ,.^.. V. V. A most excellent grass. I have seen mountain meadows in Pensylvania, where they mow this grass twice a year, producin!^ most excellent crops each time, without manure, or any other trouble than the mow- _ ■ ■. ■'■■'■ ing, lasting for the space of sixteen years, without ' '^ ' the least decline in the crops, the soil at the same time being a very indifferent one. 19. P. panicula laxa patula erecta, spicuUs linearibus duode- pectinacea, cimfloris : rachi deflorata valvulis flosculorum interio- . , ribus persistentibus pectinata, flaribus ovatis acumi- .vn.W'i'.sl i^ natis trinervibus, vaginarum coUo axillisque paniculae . pilosis, foliis culmoque erecto glabris. — Mich.Jl. ainer. l.p.69. In sandy fields : New Jersey to Carolina, and the west- em territories, frequent. ©.July. v. v. 20. P. panicula divaricata ramosissima, spiculis pendulis li- speclalilis, nearibus decemfloris, floribus ovatis acutis margine dorsoque scabris, vaginarum collo axillisque paniculae pilosis, 'foliis culmoque erecto brevi glabris. ..,, Poa amabilis. Walt. J,, car. 80. In dry barren sand -fields : New York to Carolina. 0. July. V. V. A beautiful grass : the large panicle is purple mixed with green siripes. ' 21. P. paniculis fascicalatis, spiculis subsessilibus longissimis reptans. multifloris, floribus oblongis acutis laxis, foliis bre- vibus pubescentibus, culmo ramoso repeate.—Mich. fi.amer. l.p.69. ,, ; P. bypnoides. Lam. encycl. 5. p. 8/. .. i , Icon. Mich. I. c.t. II. In mossy swamps and shady placet : Pensylvania, Vir- VOL. I. o ! ■ I •a Eragrostis. canadensis. wrens. latifoUa. fankulata. graciKs. TKIANOBIA blGTNIA. Poa. gitiifl, and on the banks of the Mississippi. O . Jnly. V. V. This is the most delicate grass in North Ame- rica. 94. BRIZA. Gen. pL 115. 1. B. spiculis ovali*lanceo1at4s vigintitloris, floribas'Subacu- tis, coUo vaginarum piloso, culmo geniculato decum- bente. Mich. fi. amer. 1. p. 72. IViUd. sp. pi. 1. p. 405. B. caroliniana. Walt. ft. ear. yg^ Icon. Schreb. gram. 2.7. 39. In wet fields and swamps : Virginia to Carolina. 0 .June. v.v. 2. B. panicula laxa, spiculis erectis 4 — lO-floris, gluma communi parvula, flonim valva exteriore acuta ovata, foliis longis, cu]mo erecto. Mich. Jl. amer. i.p.71. In Canada. Michaux. +. 5. B. spiculis ovatis, calyce flosculis (7) cquali, pedun- lis longis. lFalt.fl.car.7g. J. „- , .• In Carolina. Walter. +. ,, 95. UNIOLA. Gen.pl. 116. 1. U. panicula laxa, spiculis omnibus longe pedicellatis, calyce trivalvi, floribus monandris subfalcatis carina piloMS, foliis latis plants. Mich. ft. amer. 1. p.70. On the Allegany mountains, in shady woods, among rocks. 'U.3\xnQ. v.r, A very handsome grass. 2. U. panicula longa, spiculis subsessilihus, calyce multi- valvi, floribus triandris carina glabris, foliis convo- lutis, culmo altissimo. — Wtlld. sp.pl. 1. />. 406. U. maritima. AficA.jZ. amer. I. p. 71. Icon. Calesb. car. 1.1. 32. Pluk. aim. t. 32. f. 6. On sandy sea-shores : Virginia to Florida. If. . June, July, v.v, 3. 17. panicula longissima subspicata, ramis brevibus ad- pressis, spiculis subsessilibus, floribus monandris di- varicatis acuminatis glabris, calyce trivalvi, foliis pla- niusculis, vaginis culmoque glabris compressis. — Mich, fl.amer. l.p. 71. U. virgata. Bartram. in Herb. Banks. Holcuslaxus. Willd. sp. pt. 4. p. g34. * In shady rocky situations : Virginia to Georgia. "U . July. V. V. ^ TaiAWORlA OtOTNlA. 9 . July, h Ame- 'Avibacu- ) decum- sf.pl.l- ©.June. ■is, gluma uta ovata, l.p.7l- li, pedun- ledtcellatU, atts carina l.p.70. 18, among le grass, yce multi- "iis convo- ,406. .6. "V . June, revibus ad- tnandris di- \, foliis pla- 8^8.— MicA. la. "V • JoV* spicfi*'*. tentlla. Myurus, 196. FESTUCA. Gfli.p/. 119. 1 . F. spiculis alternis iessilibus erectis' subqii'itM]tiefloru, floribus subalatis glabriusculis, aristis longis (cabri.i, foliis Hnearibus culmnque glabris. On the waters of the Missouri and Colnmbia riven. June. V. s. in Heth. Lewis. ^. F. banicula sioiplicissima secttnda, ipiculis subnovem- ilofis aristatis, foliis lineari-setaceis, ligula biaurita, culmo superne tetragoho, basi ramosa. fyilld. mum. 113. IVilld.sp.pl. I. p. 419. '■ F. bromoides. Mick. ft aitur. I. p. 66. '' ^ F. octoflara. IValt.Jl. car. 81 . Common in sandy fields. Q. May — July. v. v. 3. F. panicula coarctata simplici, spiculis sbbquadriiloriS, floribus subulatis aristatis, culmo fuliisque tenuissime setaceis. — Mich. ft. amer. I. p. 66. F. quadriflora. Walt. ft. car. %\. In dry fields: Virginia and Carolina. Q. Jane. v. v. Appears to be ditferent from F. Mjfurus of LinnKus. 4. F. panicula secunda diffusa, floscalis aristatis, culmo tereti, foliis oaulinis planis, radice fibrosa. Smith ft. brit. 1 . p. 115. miU. sp. pi. I. p A2\. i ,i Icon. Host. gram. 2. t. 83. Engl. hot. 4^0, In dry pastures, frequent. % . July. v. v. 5. P. panicula subdifFusa nutante ramosissima laxa, spiculis ovato-lanceolatis acutis, flosculis cylindricis obsolete nervom. Smith fi. amer. I. p. 124. Willd. sp.pl. \. p. 425. Icon. Host. gfam. 2. t. JQ. Engl. lot. ISgS. ' In wet meadows : Pensylvania, New England, &c. introduced with grass seeds from Europe. 11 . July. V. V. 6. F. panicula elongata, ramis approximatis strictis, spiculis polystacht/a. oblongis 8 — lO-floris adpressis aristatis. WiUd.enum. 117. Mich. ft. amer. 1 . p. 66. In dry meadows : Virginia and Carolina mountains, Illinois. &c. % . July. v. v. 7. F. panicula stricte contracta, ramis simplicibus sparsls, spiculis tereti-lanceolatis subquinquefloris, fioribus . acuminatisdiandris, foliis latis planis, caule erecto as< perrimo. Mich. ft. amer. 1. p. 67. Icon. Mich, ft. amer. l.t.lQ. oa duriuscula. ektior. diandra. \?\ m m If :|in n - In Carolina. Fraser. +. JluitOHS. 9* F. panicula longa laxa, ramis simplicibus, spiculis ad- pressis tereti>linearibus multifloris, flosculis muticis striatis, culmo decumbente foltisque glaberrimis.'— mild sp.pl. I. p. 426. Icon. Host. gram. 2. t. 77. Engl. lot. 1520. ' In ditches and slow-flowing waters, frequent. If. . June —Aug. V. V, ditlichiphy'' 10. F. panicula racemoso-coarctata. spiculis approximatit la, adpressissubsexfloris muticis, foliis convoluto-subula- tis rigidis altemis distichis, culmo erecto glabro.— Mich., ft. amer. 1. p. 167. F. triticea. Lam i//u5/r. 1. p. 190. " • j Uniolaspicata. »1/W. 5p./)/. l/p. 406. ^ ' 1 '' Icon. Pluk. aim. t. 33./ 4 ? . . ,^ In salt- meadows, common along the coast from Canada to Florida. ^. July, Aug. v. v. 1 1. F. panicula subconferta, ramis inferioribus simplicibus. spiculis altemis oblongis subsessilibus muticis, foliis planis glaberrimis. — Mich fl. amer. I . p. Qj, On the b2'\k8 of the river St. Laurence. %.•{•, 12. F. panicula nutante patula, spiculis oblongo-lanceolatis compressis octofloris muticis, foliorum vagiuis apic* ba.^batis, radice fibrosa. IVilld. enum. 1 15. Icon ff^illd. horl. her. t. 3. In rich bottom lands : Pensylvania to Carolina. 11 , July, Aug. r. V. 13. F. paniculae famis secundis nutantibus scabris, spicnlia nvatis compres!-is subsexfloris, spiculis acutis maticis* foliis lineari«lanceolatis. IFilld. enum. Il6. In shady woods : New England to Carolina. If. . July. poiBoides. nutans. V. V. glomerataT S7. DACTYLfS. Gen. pi. 117. Orchard-grass. D. panicula secunda glomerata. ff^illd. sp. pi. I . p. 40S. Icon. Host. gram. 2. t. 94. Schreb. gram. t. 8 f. 2. In meadows and woods : Pensylvania, &c. Probably ort- ginally brought from £urope. If . June. v. v. , Ten- sub .v,.. In Canada. Michaux. -t- • fpicata. 5, A. panicula subspicata pauciflora, calycibus spiculis sex* floris pubescentibus longioribus, valva exteriore ex apice bicorni aristata : arista basi spiral i, foViis subse- taceis cello villosls. — fyUld. sp. pL 1 . p. 453. A. glumosa. Mich.Jl, amer. 1. p. 72. « On dry hills, on the banks of rivers : New England tq Carolina. Ij. . June — Aug. v. v. 101. ARUNDO. Gen.pl. 124. Reed. Phragmites. 1. A. calycibus quinquefloris, panicula laxa. ff^illd. sp. pi. l.p. 454. Icon. Engl. hot. 401. Leers, herb. t. 7'f' !• On the banks of rivers and in large salt-marshes : Ca- nada to Virginia, common, "if- . July. t;. v. tdrtndeSi % A. panicula subcoarctata incurva, calycibus bifloris gla- bris insequalibus, coroUis membranaceis longitudine calycis, pilis coroilam aequantibns, foliis planis scabris. — Lam. enrycl. 6. p. 270. In North America. i|f{cAaux. 1/ . + • wrostoides. 3. A. panicula laxa diffusa, calycibus unifloris acuminatis glabris, poroUis calyce brevioribus membranaceis, valva exteriore apice incisa, dorso brevissima aristata, inte- riore minima, piiis coroilam aequantibus, foliis planis scabriusculis, culmis vagiqisque glabris. In bogs of New Jersey and Ptvnsyivania. If. . July. v. v. eonadensis. 4, A. panicula oblonga, calycibus unifloris lanceolatis ca. , rina scabris pubescentibus^ caroUis dorso aristatis: glabris : lis glanii rida. It. queflori*. valva ex- ae nudq. \tx. +. ycibu8 bir >ng'itudine igpentibus. ticulis sex- teriore ex iViis subse- 3. England tq i. illd. sp. pi. rshes: Ca- V. tifloris gla- longitudine mis Bcabris. acurainatis aceis, valva stata, inte- foUis planis July. V. V. iceolatis ca> aristatis : JUV conmus. arenana. TiiAHDiu oiOTHU. Anuido. Iff r. arista loDgitudipe coroUaB, pilis corollatn Kquantfbus^ foliis culmisqae glabris angustisi — Mich. Jl. amer, 1. p. 73. On mountain meadows : Canada to Carolina. ^ . July. V. V. ResQrobles A. Catamagnstis very much. 3. A. panicula patente, calycibus unifloris acaminatis, pilis corollaro tpquantibus^ arista dorsali geniculata calycetQ e'i09d«aus, IVilU. enum. p. 127. In North America' fVUldenow. + . 0. A. panicula spicata, calycibus unifloris corolla longiori- bus, floribus erect is routicis, foliis inyolutis pungenti- bus. Smithjl. hrit, 1. p. 148. Icon. Fl.dan.giy. On the sea-coast : Canada to New England. 11 . July. v.v. 102. ELEUSINE. Geert.defr. etsem. l.p. ?. 1. E. glabn. ; vaginis compressis, collo pilosis: splcis di< in£ca, gitatis strictis longo-linearibu^ rectis, spiculis subsex- floris, floribus lanceolatis. Mick. Jl. amer. I. p. 64. In sandy cultivated grounds : New Jersey to Florida. O- June— Aug. v. v. In Virginia it is known by the name of If^'ire'grass, as a weed ver> noxious to the cultivator. 3. £. vaginis! pilosis, spicis i^umerosis flliformibus panicu- nucronata. latis, spiculis minutissimis, calyce mucronato quadri- floro, floribus muticis. Mich. Jl. amer. I. p. 65. In cultivated fields : Virginia, Carolina, Illinois, &c. O . June, July. v. v. 103. CHLORIS. Swarl».Jl.md.l.p.l89, ).C. spica unica, spiculis subsexloris, floribus aristatis moROf /ac%a. margine barbatis, glumiscalycisexteriore scrobiculato- glandulosa dorso aristata. Mich. fl. amer. I. p. eg. Aegilops aromaticum. fPdlt. fl. car. 24g. In woods and cultivated fields : Virginia to Florida. O July. V. V. The spike of this griss is most singularly beautiful. 2. C. spicis 4 — 6. strictis erectis, flosculis imbricatis sub- petraa. glabri.) rauticis, glumis calycis exteriore aristata, cul- mo compresso glaberrimo. Swartx.Jt.ind. l,p.lQ4. CynosuruH paspaloidcs. Faht. syvil. 1. />. 21. Agrosiis conpianata. Ait. kew. i.p.gfi. Icon. Vah^, I. c. t. 27. ,ij,i 88 TRIANORIA niOTNIA. Chloris. On the grave lly sea- shores of Georgia and Florida. June. V. V. O- mucnnata, 3. C. ciihno repente, spicis plerumque 4, rachi triangulari mucronata, spicis suhquadrifloris, gluma exterior* aristata. — Mich*Ji amer \ . ©. sg, ' "* * Aegilops saccharinum. IValt Ji. car.QAQ. •• Icon. Pluk. aim t. ZiyQ.f 8. IVire-grasi. In cultivated grounds: Virginia to Georgia. O- June. v.v. eurtipendula. 4. C, culmo adscendente vacemoso, spicnlis plurimis bre- vibus difttichis alternis pundulis sexfloris, caiycibus qiiadriflo'is. Mich, ft. amer. 1. p. 5g. In dry situations in the western parts of America, Illi- nois, &c. Alichaux. 1/ . + . dimidiata. Haciyhides. monostachy' on. cytindricum. 104. ROTTBOELLIA. Gen. pi. 1572. I. R. spica diniidiata compressa lineari, latere exteriore ag- gregato-flosculosn, interior! laevi nTido, vaginis coni- pressis, culmo decumbente. IVilld. sp. pi. I . p, 466. Ischaemum secundum. IVaU.fl. car. 249. On the sea-shores of Carolina and Florida, v. s. in Herb, miter. .^ , t 105. TfilPSACUM. Gen.pl. l\34. 1 . T. spicis subternis agc;regatis superne masculis inferne femineis. IVilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 201. Jschaemnm glabrum. IValt.Jl. car. 2AQ, Icon. Pluk. aim. t. ] go./. 2. On the banks of rivers and along the sea-shore : Virgi- nia, Carolina, Illinois. ^ . Aug. v. v. 2. T. spica solitaria supernn mascula inferne feminea. ff^illd. sp pi. 4. p. 202. , , j„j , Icon. Willd. horl. her. \.t.\. ' • In salt meadows and ditches : New York to Carolina. 1/. Aug. V. V. Not sufficiently distinct from the former. 3. T. spica solitaria hermaphrodita cylindrica, spiculis con-. tiguis in articulos secedentibus. IVilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 202. Mich.Jl. amcr. 1 . p. (JO. In sandy barren fields in Florida. Michaux. + , 5. 6. 1. 2. TRUNDRIA DIGYNIA. 106. ELYMUS. Gen. pi. 128. Wild Rye. 1. E. spica pendula patula, spiculis sexfloris aristatis. fVilld. philadelphi- enum. 131. IVUld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 4d8. cus. In shady woods : Canada and New York. If. . July. v. v. 2. E, spica nutantc patula, epiculis sexfloris aristatis, iiife- canadensis. lioribus ternatis, superioribus binatis. ff'illd. enum. 131. WUld. sp.pl. \.p. 40'8. Ih rocky situations : Canada, &c. V.July. +. 3. £. spica nutante patula, spiculis sexfloris aristatis gemi- glaucifolius. natis, tbliis snbtus ginucis. JVilld.enum. \3\. In the mountains of Virginia, Pensylvania, &c. 1}. . July. V, V. 4. £. spica erecta, spiculis trifloris aristatis villosis tematis, vUlosus. caiycibus aristatis spiculis superantibus. JV'dld. enum, 131. In dry rocky soil : Pensylvania, Virginia, &c. 11 . June. v.v. 5. £. spica erecta, spiculis trifloris aristatis glabris gemina- virginiaa. tis, calycibus lanceolatis nervosis spiculis aequantibus. IVilld.'enum. 131. WUld. sp. pi. \.p. AOg. In the mountains very common. 2/ . IVlay — July. v. v. 6. £. spica erecta, spiculis bifloris aristatis hispidis gemi- striatus, natis, calycibus linearibus nervosis aristatis spiculis fere superantibus, foliis vaginisque glabris. Willd. enui... ^31. JV'Uld. up. pi. \. p. 470. In shady situations : Pensylvania^ Virginia^ &c. % . June. V. V. I ¥ is t 107. HORDEUM. Gen.pl. 12Q. Barley. 1. H. flosculis omnibus hermaphroditis aristatis, ordinibus duobus erectioribus. IF Hid. sp. pi. 1 . p. 472, Icon. Host. gram. 3. t. 34. In fields and hedge- rows, apparently in a wild state ; introduceil from Europe. ©.July. v.v. 2. H. aristis involucrisque sctaceis longissimis. Willd. sp, pi. I. p. 476. excl. synon. Ait. keiv. ed. 2. p. 180. On the islands of the Missouri river. M.Lewis. ^. July. V. s. in Herb. Lewis, et Lambert. This species I considered at first a new one; but on examination of the specimens in the Herbarium of A. B. Lambert, Esq., I found it to be the same as the H.julalum of the Hortus Kewensis. vulgare. julatum. } J IM I 90 mreaU. ^stivum. .-.■.»■■ suceulentum. sl\pul\fidum. major. t TBUNOIIA OISYMU. 108. S£CALE. Gen. pi. 127- Rye. 1. S. glamarum cilii* scabris. lyilid. tp. pi. i. p. AJX. Icon, //(u^ ^ram. 2. /. 48. Frequeutly found appareody in a wild state. ^ . June. V. v. 1Q9. TRITICUM. Gen. pi. 130. Wheat. l.T. cnlycibus quadriflorii ventricosis glabris imbricatis ariataris. H^illd. sp. pi. 1. p. 470. Icon, Host. gram. 3. t. 26. In corn-fields | introduced frotp Europe. O • June. v. v. III. TRIGYNIJ. no. HOLOSTEUM. Gen.pl. \36. 1. H. foliis ellipticis carnosis, petalis subtrifidis calyce mino> ribus. — ^i7W. sp pi \.p.4%i). Polycarpon uniflorum. Walt.Jl. car. 8.3. A doubtful plant, which I never have been able to find, either in New Yorlc or Carolina. 111. POLYCARPON. G«i.j6/. 138. 1. P. erectum ramosissimun), ramis setaceis, foliis (radica- libus) spathuiatis, iloribus terminalibus fasciculatis, stipuiis setaceo-roultifidis. Pers.ench. I. p. 111. Stipulicida setacea. Mich.Jl. amer, 1. p. 26, Icon. Mick. I. c. t. 6. In barren gravelly soil of Lower Carolina. O . May, June. V. s. in Herb. Lyon. The style is so very shprt, that it scarcely can be called mqnogynous. , 112. LECHEA. Gen.pl. H2. 1 . L. undique hirsuta : foliis oblongo-lanceolatis mucrona- tis, panicuia foliosa pyraroidata : ramis apice floriferis, floribus fasciculato-raceraosis secundis brevissime pe- dicellatis, caule erecto. — fyUld. sp. pi. I. p. 4Q5. L. minor Linntei. Smith in encyclop. ed. nov. On sandy barren soil : Canada to Florida. 11 . July, Aug. V. V. I have frequently observed from three to nine stamina in this species, which I suppose is the ease with the following pne likewise. TIIAMDRtA TIIOTVTA. LccfaM. » 2. L. glabriuKula ; foliia lineari-lanceolatit acutit, panicula minor, . foliosa, raniii elongatis undique fl< riferis, floribus bnvi'pedicellatts, cauk aiaurgente.— /f iZ/'i. sp. pH, p. 493. ttvi . V.v^ Jpon. Lam.iUt^str.t. 52. f. 1. ..^ On dry gravelly hills : Canada to Penaylvania. % . July, Aug. V. V. Lower in growth and larger in fruit than No. 1. 3. L. undique adpresso-pubescens ; foliit lioearibas acutis ractmulosa, ciliatis, panicula gracilis ranaosissima pyramidata, race- , " « « mulis nudiuBculis, floribus parvis alteraii pedicellatis, cauleerecto. — Mich. ft. amer. I. p. 77. In sandy fields : New Jersey to Carolina. If. . July. v. v. 4. L. undique adpresso-cano-villosa ; foliis linearibus acutis, tJtymifolia. panicula foliosa elongata : ramis brevibus, floribus fas- ciculatis lateralibus terminalibusque, pedicellis breris- ^ simis, floribus parvis cano-tomentosis, cauleerecto. . -ri'^ L. thymifolia. Mtch.fl. amer. 1. p. 77 ? In barren dry woods, on slate hills : Virginia, &c. ]/ . July. V. v. The lower branches, which in most species of this genus trail on the ground, have a great resemblance to Thymus Serpyllum. 5. L. sparse pilosa } fpliis angustissimis, panicula divaricata tenuifolia. nudiuscula. ramulis alternis, pedicellis elongatis diva- ricatis, cauleerecto. — Mich. ft. amer. 1. p. 77- On dry gravelly hills : Virginia to Georgia. "U . May- July. V V. The lower branches in this species have linear leaves, by which it is easily distinguished from the rest. 113. ERIOCAULON. Gen.pl. 132. 1. E. scapodecemstriato, foliis ensiformibus glabris, capi- decangutare. tulo noagno depresso-globoso, squamis involucri ova- libus acutis, paleis receptacuJi mucronatis. — Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. l65. JVilld. sp.pl. 1. p. 485. £. serotinum. Wait. ft. car. 83. Lam. encycl. 3. p. 276. Icon. Pluk. amalth, t. 409. /. 5. In deep swamps : New Jersey to Carolina. % . Aug. V. V. From three to four feet high. 2. E. scapo subcompresso decemstriato, foliis brevibus su- gnaphalodes. bulato-ensiformibus glabris : capitulo hemispbaerice convexo, involucri squamis ovalibus rotundato-obtusis Ksriosis argenteo-lucidis. Mich. ft. amer. 1. p.] 65. £. decangulare. IVall.ft. car. 83. ■#'•■ piUucidum. villosum. jlaoidulum. terticiUata, palustrU. pectinala. TXIANDKIA TBIOYMIA. EriOCauloD. E. compressura. Z.am. mryc/. 3. />. 276. lu sandy mossy swamps : Virginia to Carolina. If. . July. V. V. About a foot high, -i »'^« 3. £. scapo tenuissime suhseptemstriato, foliis subulato-li- nearibus canaliculatis glabris pellucidis quinquenerviis transverse striatis, capitulo parvo subgloboso, squamis 'involucri oval'ibus ohiusia.-' Mich. Jl amtr. \. p. 166. In pools of water, floating : Canada to New Jersey. If. . Aug. V. V. About a foot high ; very slender. 4. £. scapis afgregatis compressis subquadrisulcis villosis, foliis brevibus subulato-lineai ibus pilosis, capitulo sphsroideo parvo^ floscuiis subtuliginosis.— jl/tcA.^. amer. I. p. 1 66. E. anceps. Wall.Jl. car. 83. On the edges of ponds, in sandy soil : Virginia to Caro- lina. July. V. v.; v.s. in Herb. Walter. 5. £. scapis aggregatis subseptemslriatis subpubescentibus, foliis brevibus subulato>ensifurmibus nervosis, capi- tulo convexo, squamis involucri suboibiculatis, flos- cuiis vix papulosis. — Mich.Ji. amer. 1. p. \6Q. On the banks of rivers, b Jow high-water mark : Pen- sylvania to Carolina. 0 . July. v. v. From one to two inches high. "*>'* • . '■•-> 114. MOLLUGO. Gen.pl. I3g. ^ • 1. M. foliis verticillat is cuneiformibus acutis, caulesubdi- viso decumbente, pedunculls unifloris. ffitld. sp, pi. I.p.4g2. Icon. Pluk. want. t. 332/ 5. Ehret.pict. t. 6.f. 3. In cultivated grounds : Canada to Georgia. Q. May— Aug. V. V. 115. PROSERPiNACA. Gen.pl. 134. 1. P. foliis lineari-lanceolatis serratis, infimis pinnatifidis. Lam. iUu^lr. I . p. 214. Willd. sp. pi 1. p. 488. In ditches and pools: Canada to Carolina. O.Juiy. v. v. 2. P. foliis omnibus pectinato-pinnatifidis. Lam. illustr. 1. p.2\A. I P. palustris |3. Mich.Ji. amer. 1 . p. 76. .. In overflowed places and ditches : New Jersey to Caro- lina. O July, Aug. V. V. This is certainly a distinct 8pf>cies,as I never tound them growing promiicuouslyj or near one another. J TBIANDRIA FOLTOTNIA. fi» IV. POLYGYNIA, 116. EMPETRUM. Gen.pl. Crake-berry. 1. E. procnmbens ; foliis oblongis obtusis margine revolu- tis. Mich. ft. amer. 2. p. 255. Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 713. Icon. Engl. bot. 526. Fl. dan. 975. On rocks near the sea-coast in Canada. Alichaux. T; . May, June. v. s. May be diitioct from the EuropeaD ipeciet. nigrum. t ) «' • ;x '■:,,) .< '• r f "":'V. ' • .■ -li . .f?.-t V ■ ■ '^ . ■ ■ . ■ ..^;^I-;' .iV.' . . - •) ... . ■ - • -.. • ■ - i;^; > .'- 'V .^ ■',■'•„-■■/;-■... ■ ,' - ••'.^.-: •■.,f-'- r, . " ; '.;'(.. ; ^:'\>ii 1 % " - -; .-.'■7.".,.;; r, ■;.. •. >,.;i :v''.'^ - ,< ■ i •,'■ ,■• -» ■ ".- ! ..■ _ ■ ■''■ Hi l;fK- ;:^-'«v-V - '-i /■ ' , • ~."' '■. = ' - ' i."- '. ' ' 'J < '1 ■ ■ '"! 'iufij'] : »;!»?* I ' ;.iXMr.> n'.a ..>:.;-/fT''<;;^ «a r ) . J- iiSZii-V .»/•<« AV^.Hif. .-J, ♦ i IV. TETRANDRIA. ^-■(' I. MONOGYNIA. * Flwes monopetali, superi, monospermi. Aggregats. 117. DIPSACUS. Ca/. communis foliaceus. Recept.co- nicum, paleaceum. Sem. columnaria. 1 18. ALLION[A. Cal. communis d-fidus, 3-floru3 : pro- prius obsoletus, superus. Corollulee irregulares, Recept. nudum. ** Flores monopetali, tnonocarpi, inferi. 119. LYCIUM. Cor. tubulosa, fauce clausa filamentorum barba. Cal. 4-fiduH. Bac. 2-locularis, polysperma. 120. GALLIC ARPA. Cor. tubulosa. Cal. 4-fidus. Bac. 4-sperma. 121. CENTUNCULUS. Cor. rotata. Co/. 4-fidus. Slam. brevia. Cnpi. l-locularis, circumticissa. 122. PLANTAGO. Cor. limbo reflexo. Cal. 4-fid' s. Stam. longissima. Caps. 2-loculari8, circumscissa. 123. POLYPREMUM. Cor. rotata, fance barbata. Cat. 4-partitus. Slam, inclusa. Caps. 2-loculari8, obcor- data. 124. CENTAURELLA. Cor. ufceolata. Cal. 4-partitU8, adpressus. Sligm. crassum, glandulosum, subbifidum. Caps, l-locularis, 2-valviSj calyce coroUaque persis> tentibus involucrata. 125. EXACUM. Cor. subcampanulata. Cal. 4-phyHus. Caps. 2-loculari8, compressa. 126. SWERTIA. Cor. rotata. Kectariferi pori ad basin laciniarum coroUae. Caps, oblonga 1-loculsris, 2- valvis. 127. FRASERA. Cor. 4-fida, patens : petala medio glan- dula barbata. Cal. 4-fidus. Caps, compressa^ sub- marginata, l-locularis. Sem. pauca, imbricata, mar- ginata. TtTRAMORlA. ' V»li pluifes monopetali, monocarfi, superi. ■* ' ^ 12S. MITCHELLA. Cor. h\n?e, infundibuliformes Cal. 4-dentatQ8. Sligm. 4-iidum. Jiacca ex germinom coalitione didyma, 4-sperma. 129. OLDENLANDIA. Cor. tubulosa. Cal. 4-partitus. Caps, didyma, polysperma. **** Mores monopetali, dicocci, superi. 130. RUBIA. (76r. campanulata. Baccie2., monospermae. 131. GALIUM. Cor. plana. 5(m. 2., subrotunda. 132. SPERMACOCE. Cor. tubulosa. S«ib. 2., bidenlata. 133. DIODIA. Cor. infundibuliformis. Caps. 4-gona, 2" locularis, 2-8perina. r^..(}&'i «♦««# > fibres monopetali, dicocci, inferi. 134. HOUSTON lA. Cor. infundibuliformis. Caps, le- minit'era, aubglobosa, emarginata, 2-loculari8, 2- sperma. 'V ****** Flores tetrapetali. >'^/'^ ''" 135. AMMANNIA. Cal. inferos, tubulosus, 8-dentatus. Capi. 4-locnlari>. 136. FTELEA. Cal. 'inferos, 4'partitus. Pet. coriacea. Stigtn. 2. Samara monosperroa. 137. CORNUS. Cal. superus, 4-dentatus. Drupa iiacc 2-biloculari. 138. LUDWIGiA. Cal. 4partitus. Caps. 4-locularis, tetragoiia. ******* Flores incompleti. 139. ALCHEMILLA. Cal. inferos, 4-fidus. Sem. 1. calycc inclusuni. 140. BOEHMERIA. Ca/. inferos, 4-partttU8, $.0. JVec- tar.O. Sem.l. Monotca. 141. URTICA. Ca/. inferos, 4.phyllu8, l 96 TETRANOBIA. 145. 146. 147. 148. 149. 150. EL^AGRUS. Cal. basi perslstens, superne coarc- tatus et quasi superus, campanulatus, 4-fidus. Drupa l-sperma. HIPPOPHAE. Cal. deciduus, inferos, tubulosus, 2- fidus. Sacca globosa. Dioica. II. DIGYNIA. PLANERA. Cal. campanulatus, 4-f5dus. Cor. O, A'wx 3-sperma, scjuamulosa. Polygamia. HAMAMELIS. Cal. 4 fidus, extus 2-squamosus. Pet. 4' longissima. Nux 2*locularis, 2-cornis. CUSCUTA. Cal. 4.fidus. Cor. ovata, 4.fida. -Caps. 2>locularis circumscissa. SANGUISORBA. Cal. 2-phyllus, inferos. Cor. plana, 4-fida, supera. Caps. 4-gona, intra cal}-ceni et coroUam. ' «-*,-wi:i. ■*>.-"-'." -■-%. III. TRIGYNIA. 151. PACHYSANDRA. Ca/. 4.phvllus. Cor.O. Caps. 3-locularis. Monoica. t\y IV. TETRAGYNIA. 152. 153. 154. 155. ILEX. Val. 4-denlatus. Cor. rotata. Slyl. 0. Bae. 4-sperma. SAGINA. Cfl/. 4-phyllus. Cor. 4-petala. Caps. 4- locularis polysperma. POTAMOGETON. Ca/. 4 phyllus. Cor.O. Sent. 4. sessilia. RUPPIA. Cal. et Cor. O. Sem. 4, pedicellata. ii4-. I. MONOGYNTJ. 117. Dr^SACUS. Gen. pi 148. sylvestr'u. l.D. foliis conratis sinuatis, paleis rectis, involucro capi* tulo brevioribus patentibus. — IVilld sp pi. I. p. 544} Icon. Jacq.Jl. aust. 5. t, 403. On the edges of fields and on water sides : Pensylvania to Virginia. ^ . July, v. v. Probably introduced from Europe, but sometimes found in very remote parts from cultivation. » ii-:-'.'i . ^.^i -, TBTRANDEIA MONOGYNIA. 87 ne coarc- 19. Drupa ulosus, 2- Cor. O. quamosus. irnis. ida. -Caps. us. Cor. ra cal}-ceni . 0. Clap*. ) .M ) ■ 1 y/. 0. Bae, , Caps. 4- 0. Sem. ata. ucro capi* l.p.544> ensylvania introduced jry remote " 118. ALLIONIA. Gen.pl. 151. 1. A, caule erecto, foliis latO'Cordatis acutis, glabris, pe- nyctao'tnea. duiiculis solitariis, cdycibus iructiferis sub-hirsutis, involucro ampliato niulto minoribus. — Mich. Ji. amer. I. p. lOO. On the banks of the river Tennassee and its branches, V- - July, Aug. V, V. Resembles Mirabilis Jalapa very much. 2. A. caule difTuso, foliis lanceolatis scabriusculis ciliatis, albida. pedunculis solitariis, involucro subpentaphyllo : folio- lis ovatis reticulato-venosis. — IValt.Jl. car. 84. In liOwer Caro;ina. Walter. © . July. v. s. in Herb. Walter. 3. A. caule diffnso dichotomo, foliis ovatis scabriusculis ovata. nudis, floribus ternnnalibus fasciculato-racemosis, in- volucro semiquinquetido : laciuiis subrotundis acuti- usculis reticulato-venosis. On the plains of the Missouri. M. Lewis. O.Aug. V. s. in Herb, Lewis. - lip. LYCIUM, Gen.pl.i43. ' ' 1,L. inermej foliis anguste spathulato-oblongis, Mii.h. caroUnia- Jl.amer.\.p.Q5. Walt.Jl. car. 84. >,f, '^ ' "W** L. saUum. Bartr. Irav. 59. In salt marshes of Carolina and Georgia. T; . July, v, v. Flowers purple, the size of L. barbarum. 120. CALLfCARPA. Gen. pi. 175. 1 . C, foliis ovalibus serratis subtus tomentosis, cymis sessili'. americana. bus,— Wiltd. sp. pi. 1, p. 619, Icon. Catesb. car. 2. /. 47. Pluk. aim. t. 136. f. 3. In dry gravelly soil, below the mountains in Virginia and Carolina, fj • Ju"p» J^^ly- '"' v. Flowers red, in small axillary bunches ; berries red, apparently in a . ■ whorl round the branches, hang on very long. ' 121. CENTUNCULUS. Gen.p/, 18p. 1. C. foliis deorsum angustatis : inferioribus ovalibus, su> lanceolatus. perioribus lanceolatis, laciniis calycis subulatis, caule siniplici. — Minh.Jt.amer.l.p.lgi. '-''^fVxLif In wet barren fields: Lower Carolina^ Sec. Q.May. VOL. I, . m '■ k ^'' ■r f; r ^ ii I ■■(-■' data. major. mcullata. lanceolala. vtrgtmca. earol! liana. TCTHAlTDllIA MONOGTNIA. CentunCUluS. V. t. in Herb. Nuttall. A very small inconspicuous plant with axillary reddish flowers. The specimens of Mr. Nuttall's were collected on the Missouri, they are about four inches high : and according to his ob- servations, very obligingly communicated to me, this species is generally pentandrous. '"' 122. PLANTAGO. Gcn.p/. 186. 1. P. foliis ovatis cordatis latissimis subdentatis glabris^spica longissima, floribus subimbricatis, inferioribus sparsis, bracteis ovatis obtusis. — Lam. encycl. 5. p. 869. P. kentuckensis. Mick.Jl. amer. l.p. Qi. : ,' P. canadensis. Hort. par. On river sides : Canada, Kentucky, Tennassee, and other western parts, il . June — Aug. v. v. 2. P. foliis ovatis subdentatis glabriusculis, scapo tereti, spica oblonga imbricata. Lam. encycl. 5. p. 368. mild.sp.pl.l.p.64\. Icon. Engl. lot. \55&. Fl.dan.46l. In fields and on road sides, common. 11 . May — Sept. . v.v. 3. P. foliis ovatis concavo-cucullatis novemnerviis subtus pubescsntibus, spica cylindrica imbricata, scapo tereti alto. Lam. encycl. 5. p. 370. P. maxima. Jacq. ic. 1. /. 26. IFilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 642. Icon. Jacq. I. c. In wet rocky situations : Canada and Province of Main. y. . July, Aug. V, V. 4. P. foliis lanceolatis villosis, spica brevi cylindrica, brae* teis ovatis acuminatis, scapo angulato adpresso pilusn. P. lanceolata. Willd.sp.pl. 1. p. 643 ? In fields and pastures, common. % . June^ — Aug. v. v. May be a new species. P. lanceolala of Europe, ac- cording to the specimens examined in the Herbarium of A. B. Lambert, Esq. is bracteis ohlmgis acutis. 5. P. undique canescenti-pubescens J foliis lanceolato- ovatis subdenticulatis, floribus remotis, scapo angulato. Willd.sp.pl. 1.J6. 643. Icon. Moris, hist. 3. s. 8. /. 15./. 8. In dry barren fields, common : New England to Florida. V ©. cJ.May — Aug. v.v. There are a number of varieties in respect to size and pubescence. 6. P. undique glabra ; foliis lanceolatis integerrimis longis, floribus remotis, cuule tereti. — Walt.fl. car. 85. ispicuous pecisiens )arj, they a his ob- me, thit bris, spica as sparsis, 69. isseCj and po terett, }. p. 368. [ay — Sept. viis subtus icapo tereti l.p.642. of Main. rica, brae-- sso pilusn, /^ug. V. V. urope, ac- rTerbarium acutis. otato-ovatis angulato. to Florida, number of mis longis« r.84. TETHANDBI4 MONOGYNIA. FbntagO. '(g^ P. angustifolia glabra, &c. Clayt.Jl. virg. 753. Ill sandy grassy woods : Virginia to Carolina. (^. June, July. V.V.; V. s. in Herb. Walter. 7. P. foliis ovato-lanceolatis integerrimis villosiusculis, spica interrupta. longa gracili interrupta, fioribus glabris. — JLavi. en- cycl.5.p.375. "•' P. sparsiflora. Mich.Jl. amer. I.p.g4. In shady woods : Virginia to Carolina. '3/ . July, Aug. V. V. 8. P. foliis lineari-lanceolatis integerrimis glabriusculis, sea- pauc\flora. po tereti foliis breviore, spica pauciflora interrupta, bracteis ovatis acutis glabris. On the sea-coast of New England and New Jersey. "il . Aug. V. V. In the Herbarium of A. B. Lambert, '■■:■ Esq. are specimens from Labrador, agreeing in every ., respect with this species. 9' P. undique argenteo-villosa ; foliis lineari-lanceolatis in- Lagoptu. tegerrirais supra nudiusculis, scapis teretibus foliis vix • longioribus, spica cylindrica imbricata, bracteis linea- ribus longissime ciliato-villosis. In dry situations on the banks of the Missouri. Nuttall. 0. July, V. s. in Herb. Nuttall. This beautiful little plant is very variable in size. 10. P. foliis carnosis subulato-linearibus basi pilosis, scapo maritima. tereti pubescente, spica cylindrica, bracteis obtusis.— Willi.sp.pl. 1. p. 647. Icon. Engl. bot. 175. Fl. dan. 243. On the banks of rivers near the sea ; Canada to New York. 11 . Aug. V. v. 11. P. foliis subsetaceo-linearibus, spica oblongo-cylindrica, aristata. bracteis subulato-aristatis flore longioribus. Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 95. In the natural meadows of Illinois. Michaux. +, 123. POLYPREMUM. Gen. pi. 1 78. 1 . P. polypremum. Willd. sp. pi, 1. p. 623. procumlens. Icon. Lam.illustr.l. t.jX. In dry pastures : Virginia to Georgia. 0 . May — Aug. v.v. Flowers white, very small. . 124. CENTAURELLA. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. 97. I. C.caulesimplici, pedunculis sparsis subcorymboso-elon- vemalis. gatis, laciniis corollse oblongis acutis calyce duplo h2 |i " it :'^V 109 TETRANDKIA MOKOGYHfA. Ccnlaurclla. ' i'l uniflora. /3. eestivalis. longioribus, stylo gerraine longiore. Mich.Jl.amer. I. p.98. Icon. Mich. I. c. t. \2. f.2. ■ '' C. pusilla, caule unifloro.. Jn mossy swamps: Virginia to Georgia. 0. May — July. V. V. Var. /3 v, s. in Herb. Lyon. About five inches high; the flowers white, and larger than the rest. The variety /3 may be a distinct species ? . C. caule simplici, pedunculis oppositis simplicibus, laci- niis corollae spathulatis abrupte acutis calyce triplo longioribus, stylo longitudine germinis. In mossy swamps: Carolina to Georgia. ©.June — Aug. V. s. in Herb, Enslen. From two to four inches high ; flowers smaller than No. 1 j the calyx very short. aulumnalis. 3. C. caule subramoso, pedunculis oppositis, inferioribu!» ramosis, laciniis corollae ovalibus acutis calyce vix lon- ■ V. gioribus, stylo brevissimo. '", paniculata. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. Q8. . . . pukhellum. p.;i9' V grassy places : New 0. July — Sept. v.v.i Bartonia tenella. Muhlh. in lilt, Sagina virginica. Willd. sp.pl. I. Icon. Mich. I. c. 1. 12. f. I , In mossy swamps, in inundated England to Carolina, common. V. s, in Herb. Gronov. sub nomine Sagina caule erecto subnudo, Jloribus oppositis. Sagineo qffinis planta mi- nima, fioribus albis. Clayt. MSS. 64g. About a foot high, sometimes quite simple and very small { flowers smailj greenish-white. 125. EXACUM. Gen.pl. IQ5. E. corollis quadriiidis, calycibus quadripartitis : laciniia subulatis, panicula corymbosa, pedunculis flliformibus. Near the sea-coast of New Jersey ; rare. 0 , Aug. v. v. Flowers rose c I d si l.Fra Frai In V 126. SWERTIA. Cen.pl.44g. corniculata. 1 • S. corollis campanulatis comiculatis : cornibus deflexis, foliis ovatis, ramis brevibus. S. corniculata. Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 1330 ? In swamps of Canada and round the lakes of the western ". , part of the United States. ^ . July. v. v. Flowers greenish yellow. The Siberian plant ditfers from the l.Mit Jcoi Ins C Jl . amer. i ■ ive inches rest. The [jus, lacl- ^ce triplo ne— Aug. hes high ; short. iferioribiu :e vix Ion- res : New Jept. v.v.i •aule erecto planta mi- }out a foot I ; flowers s : laciniis iforraibus. Aug. V. V. forme veiy IS deflexis. he western Flowers ■s from the TETRANDRIA MdNOOTHlA. Swertia. American in being cornilus divaricatis adscendenti' bus, foliis lanceolatu et ramis elongalis; by which the American plant appears to be a distinct species. 2. S. corollis campanulato-mMMs longitudine calycis, florU bus fastigiato-aggre^aila axillaribus terminalibusque, pedicellis geminis, foliis spathulato-obovatis nervosis, caule ramoso. . On the Missouri flats, near the Rocky mountain. M. Lewis. "U • July. v. s. in Herb. Lewis. Leaves large ; flowers sky-blue. 3. S. corollis rotatis calyce duplo longioribus, caule simpli- cissimo unifloro, foli'":oblongis. On the alpine regions ' f the Whiie-hills of New Hamp- shire. ©.June. v.v. The whole plant scarcely • ii above an inch high, with one or two pair of small ' ' leaves, and a considerable-sized blue flower. Divisions of the corolla oblong, acuminate ; of the calyx obtuse,, In the Bauksian Museum are specimens from Labra- dor, in every respect agreeing with the New Hamp- shire plant. 127. FRASERA. Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. 96. 1. Frasera. Mich. I. c. p. 97. Frasera cavoliniensis. IValt.Jl. car. 88. In swamps of Lower Carolina and on the borders of .t the lakes in Pensylvania and New York. O. procumbens ; foliis lanceolato-ovatis, floribus axilla- ribus terminalibusque conglobatis pedicellatis, gertnt- nibus hispidis. Mich. Jl. amer. 1. p. 83. O. uniflora. fTilld. sp. pi. I. p. 675. Hedyotis auricularia. Walt. fl. car. Q5. Hedyotis uniflora. Z.a7n. i//a?/r. 1 . p. 271. On sandy wet fields : New Jersey to Carolina. © . May —July. V. V, A small creeping plant ; flowers green- ish-white. 130. RUBIA. Gen. pi. 164. Madder.'*' , ,' > Brownei. 1. R. hispida ; foliis quateniis ovalibus, peduncuHs solitariis unifloriSj caule decumbente. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. 61. R. subhirsuta scandens vel reclinata^ fuliis craciatis, flo« ribus singularibus ad alas. Brown, jam. p. 141. R. peregrina. Walt. fl. car. SQ. , Valantia hypocarpa. Linn. ^ In shady woods : Carolina and Florida. %. +, Flowers yellow; berries purple, smooth. *...... M r 131. GALIUM. Gen.pl. 162. , ' * Fructu glabra. r ^ • v',? ; latifolium. l.G. caulibus erectis laevibus, foliis quaternis ovatis acutis trinervibus: margine nervisque hispidis, pedunculii . ;, oppositis lateralibus terminalibusque dichotoniis diva- ■J ricatis laxe multifloris. — Mich.Jl. amer. \. p. 7Q. , In dry slaty mountains of Virginia and Carolina. %. June, July. v. v. Leaves broad ; flowers purple. It generally has but one seed. uniflorum, 2. G. caulibus flaccidis laevibus, foliis quaternis linearibus acutis glabris, pedunculis axillaribus solitariis unifloris brevissimis. — -Mich. Jl. amer. 1 . p. JQ. In Carolina. Michaux. +. Flowers white. tinclorium, 3- G. caulibus difRisit laeviusculis, foliis caulinis fenia, ra« meis quaternis linearibus acutiusculis, margine nervo- <]ue tenuiiisime aculeatis, pedunculis terrainaiibus elongatis plerumque trifloris. — JVilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 580. In wet woods and along hedges : Canada to Virginia. Tl . June — Aug. v, v. Flowers white. This is the ^ plant with which the Indians of North America d)e bus axilla- is, germi- !. ©.May livers green- r. ills solitaiiis er. l.p. 81. Qciatis, flo> . 141. f . Flower* )vatts acutis pedunculii [tomis diva- p. 79- ,, rolina. ll . purple. It linearibus riis unifloris |s senis, ra- pine nervo- ;rminalibus /. I. p. 586'. |o Virginia. This is the lerica d}e TBTBANORIA MONOOYNIA. GaliUtD. 109 their feathers, porcupine quills, and other omatnenti, of a beautiful red. 4. G. caulibus diifasis ramosissimis retrorsom aculeatis, aspriUum. I foliis canlinis senis, rameis quaternis lanceolatis acuini- natis margine nervoque aculeatis, ramulis floriferis divaricatis multifloris, pedicellis brevibus. — Mich. ft. amer. 1 . j&. 78. In swamps and among low bushes : Canada to Virginia. ^.July. v.v. Flowers white, very small. 5. G. caulibus procumbentibus retro-scabris, foliis caulinis trifidum. quinis, rnmeis quaternis linearibus obtusis margine nervoque scabris, fasciculis terminalibus paucifloris, pedicellis brevibus, corollis plerumque trifidis. — IVUld. sp. pi. \ . p. 585 . Aparine floribus albis, &c. Gron.fl.virg'.lB. '"^/n G. Claytoni. Mich.fi. amer. l.p.ys. . In swamps and wet tields : Canada to Carolina. K . July. V. V. Flowers white, very small. ** Fruclu hirsuto. 6. G. caulibus flaccidis retrorsura sc.'.bris, foliis suboctonis Apariiie, lineari-lanceolatis mucronatis supra hispidis, margine carinaque aculeatis, ramulis ilorit'eris longitudine fo- .i^'.:.;i' liorum subtrifloris, fructibus uncinatu-hispidis.— intld.sp.pl. 1. p. sg?. Icon, Fl.dan. 495. Evgl. lot. 8I6. In hedges and small woods : Pensylvania, &c. O • ^ • June — Aug. v. v. Flowers small, white. 7. G. caulibus ramosissimis divaricatis retrorsum aculeatis, micranthum. foliis brevibus lanceolatis mucronatis glabris, margine carinaque aculeatis, ramulis floriferis divaricato-ramu- losis, pedicellis subbifloris, fructibus hispidis. In mountain swamps : Canada to New York. If. . July. V. V, Flowers white, very numerous and exceeding small, vlt produces generally only one seed. Hesem- bles G. uliginosum very much. 8. G. caulibus flaccidis elongatis brachiato-ramosis hispi. Irachiatum. dis: ramis brevibus, tuliis senis oblongp-lanceolatis acuminatis glabris, margine carinaque setaceo-ciliatis, ramis floriferis verlicillis longioribus divaricato-dicho- tnn-.id : pedicellis bifloris, fructibus uncinato-hispidis. In r endows and on the edges of woods, frequent : New £ngland to Virginia. i/.June — Aug. v.v. Flowerl white. ■ I ; 104 tBTRAKDlIA MOITOOYNIA. Galium. lermudia- num. tr\florum. Q. G. caulibus procumbentibus glabriusculis, foliis lenis quinisque obovato-lanceolatis miicronatis glabris mar- .w.ttUi'Hij gine vix ciliatis, ramulis floriferis eloiigatis apice tri- ., ' fioris, fluribus pedicellatis, fructlbus parvis hispidis. Mich.,fl.amer. l.p.eo. , Icon. Wendl. hort, t. 6Q. In shady rocky places : Pensy Ivnnia to Carolina. % . July. V. V. Flowers white, very small. hiipidum. lo. G. caulibus procumbentibus rainosiisimis hispidis, fuliis ..,, -^ ,, quaternis ovali-lanceolatis acumiiiaiis margine revolu- tis rugosis utrinque hispidis, floribus subsulitarie ter- minalibus, fructibus hispidis. — Mich.Ji, amer. 1 . p. 79- G. lappaceum. Ft. per. I . p.5g} In Lower Carolina. Michavx. +. Flowers white. 1 1. G. caulibus ramosissimisvix pubcscentibus, foliis quater- nis ovatis obtusis glabi is, margire nervisque pubescen- ■ -' tibus (Hfllucido-punctatis, ramulis floriieris clongaris, fructibus uncinato-hispidis. — IVilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. SQti. G. purpureum. JVult. fl car. 87. G. puncticulosum. Mirh.fl.amer. I. p. SO. .!.»• ;*s.' In wet places : Virginia to Carolina. l^.J^ly. v. v. Flowers purple. pilosum. 12. G. caulibus subsimplicibus elongato-adscendentibus re- mote-geniculntis hispidis, foliis quaternis ovalibus brevissime mucronatis utrinque hirsutissimisenervibus, ramulis floriferis elongatis subsimplicibus apice subtri- floris, fructibus pilosis. IVilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 5Qg. In dry woods : Pensylvania to Carolina. If. . June, July. ' . v.v. Flowers brownish purple. ciruexans. 13. G. caulibus erectis laevibus, foliis quaternis ovalibus ob- tusis glabris, margine nervisque ciliolatis, peduiiculis divaricatis paucifloris, floribus remotis subsessilibiis, fructibus cernuis un:inato-hispidis. Mich.Ji. amer. \, p. 80. G. boreale. Walt.fl. car. 8/. • In dry barren woods and mountains : New England to Carolina. 11 . June — Aug. v. v. Flowers yellowish- wiiite ; stem not above six inches high. loreale. 14. G. caulibus erectis laevigatis, foliis quaternis linearibus acuiis trinervibus glabris, margine nervoque scabris, panicula terminali divaricata, fructibus tenuissime muricato setosis. — JVilld. sp.pl. \.p. 5Q5. Icon. Fl. dan. 1024 ? Engl. hot. 105 ? On the banks of the Susquehanna near WilkesbaiTe, among rocks : Pensylvania and about the lakes of Ca- # \- ./' 113 lenis iris mar- pice tri- hispidis. T/.July. dig, fuliis e revolu- tarie ler- l.p-79- white. is quater- pubescen- elongatis, . p. 5q6. ily. V, V. nlibus re- f ovalibus nervibus, ce subtri* 599- me, July. alibns ob- jedujiculis liiessilibiis, (. arner. 1 . ngland to yrellowish- inearibus 16 scabris, enut!>sirae kesbarre, es of Ca- TKTRANDRIA M.-kNOOTNIA. Galium. nada ami New York. "J^. July. v. v. Flowers white, very numerous, collected in a regular panicle. Though I duubt of its being the G, hnrea'e of Lmnicus, I found so many intermediate specimens in the collec- tion of A. B. Lambert, Esq., collected by Pallas in Russia, that I could draw no line of essential distinc- tion between them. i,), | lOS fiV 132. SPERMACOCE. Gtn. pi. 155. 1. S.caule erecto glabro, foliis lanceolatis supra scabris sub- tub glabriusculis, fluribus verticillatis, seminibus hir- •", m.— lVtUd. sp. pi. I. p. 50'b. , Icon. Svlikuhr Iiandh. 1. 1. 11. Lam. illuslr. 1. /. 62. /■I. In dry gravelly .situations : Virginia to Carolina. O . June — Aug. V. V. 1 lowers white, very sniall. 2. S. caule procumheiite glabro, foliis ovato-lanceolatis utrinqiie glabris, floribus verticillatis, seminibus gla- hr\s.— Mich. Ji amirr. l.p.82. On the banks of rivers in most of the western territories. ©. July, Aug. v.v. Flowers white, longer than No. I. 3. S. caule ditfuso tereti hirsuto, foliis lincari-lanceolatis glabriuscuiis, margine carinaque serrulato-scabris, sti- pulis lungissime multisetis, ftoribus a^illaribus sessili- bus solitanis alteriiis, seminibus hirsutis. — Mich.Jl. amcr. 1 . p. 82. In dry barren soil, on iron ore hills : Virginia to Caro- lina. Q. July, Aug. v.v. Flowers while, very small. 4. S. caule alterne ramoso hispidissimo, foliis ovato-lanceo- latis acuminatis utrinque hirsutis, stipulis multisetis, capitulis terminalibus involucratis, staminibus exertis. In Carolina. Fraser. v. s. in Herb. Lambert. About a foot high } leaves broad and somewhat oblique ; flowers white, with a very long tube. i;J3. DIODIA. Gen.pLlSQ. l.D. glabra; caulibus procumbentibus teretinscnlis, fo'iis lanceolatis, corollis intus glabriuscuiis, fructibus ob- longis glabris. — IVilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 580. i D. teres. If^alt.Jl. car. 87. > Icon. Jacq.icrar. l.t,2Q. lona. tenuior. glabra. diudina. rk n involucrata. viratnica. IM TBTRASDRIA MONOOYNIA. Diodia. ', . . ,? In sandy wet places, on ro^ sides : Virginia to Carolina. }]' H. . Jane — Aug. v. v. Stem smooth, purple ; flow- ers white. hirsuta, 3. D. undique hirsntissima ; cai^Iibus procnmbentibus te- tragonis, foliis lineari-oblanceolatis, corollis intus dense- barbatis, fructibus ovatis hirsutis. In sandy fields : Greorgia near Savannah. 7/ . July. v. v. Stems very branching ; flowers white, larger than th» former species. "'■ ;• 234. HOUSTONIA. Gen.pl. ]6l. '"'^ eoerulea. 1. H. caule erecto setaceo dichotomo, foliis radical ibus spa- thulatis, caulinis oblanceolatis oppositis, pedunculis unifloris elongatis. — Willd. sp.pl. i.p.5Q3. ^ Poiretia erecta. Gmel. sifst.263. Anonymos. VKalt.Jl. car. 86. ■•' - Icon. Bot. mag. ^JO. Pluh. aim. t.gy.f.Q. elatior. a. H. caule pedunculisque erectis, floribus magnis coe- ruleis. minor. /3. H. caule divaricato, floribus plerumquealbis. ~ ..- From New England to Florida : a in rocky situations : /3 along the sandy sea-coast. 1/ . April, May. v. v. •r -i ' '. ' Flowers a beautiful blue, sometimes white. serpyllifolia. 2. H. caule procumbente csespitoso, foliis spathulatis pb> tusis, pedunculis terminalibus unifloris longis. Mich. Ji. amer. l.p. 85. In high mountains, near rivulets and springs : Virginia to Carolina. If. . May. v. v. Flowers blue. tenella. 3. H. caule repente flliformi, foliis orbiculatis acutis nervo- sis, pedunculis terminalibus unifloris longissimis. '- On high mountains : North Carolina. Lyon. l^.June. V. s. in Herb. Lyon. Flowers purple ; smaller than the second species, which it resembles very much. rolundtfulia. 4. H. caule repente, foliis suborbiculatis abrupte petiolatis crassiusculis, pedunculis axillaribus solitariis unifloris. —Mich.Jl. amer. l.p. 85. Foiretia procumbens. Gmel. sysl, 263. Anonymos. TfTill. Jl. car. 86. Al(;ng the sea-coast : Virginia to Florida. % . March — May. v.v. Flowers white j leaves evergreen. angustifolia. 5. H. caule erecto ramosissimo glabro, foliis linearibus, floribus terminalibus fasciculatis subsessilibus, sxpc ternis.— MicA. /i. amer. 1. p. 85. TBTRANDSIA MONOOYNIA. HOUStdtlia. , H. longifolia. JVilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. SSS } ^/- Along the sea-coast, in sandy fields : Carolina to Flori- da 7/! . May— .July. v. v. Flowers purple. ' * *6. H. caule erecto superne ramoso ad geniculis pubescente, foliis sessilibus ovatis lanceolatis vel lineari-lanceolatis, '■' fasciculis terminalibus corymbosis. JFiltd. sp. pi. 1 . ■i p. 584. . -■■y^'-i^ lyr- H. varians. Mich.fl. amer. 1 . p. 86. • ^'S^ «> ■'; Hedyotis umbellata. lFatl.Jl.car.85. '*• Knoxia purpurea. Lam. Ulustr. \.p.25Q. lu dry woods : Pensylvania to Carolina. ]|^. June^ July. "•■ ,». V. Flowers purple. • .-^ ■'^, . 135. AMMANNIA, Gen. pi 206. . A. caule erecto, foliis lanceolato-linearibus basi dilatata semi-amplexicauIibu8,fioribus inferioribus verticillatis. — If^illd. sp. pi. I. p. 678. In swarups and inundated fields: Virginia, Carolina, and the western territories. Q^uly, Aug. v. v. Flow- ers purple. . A. caule procumbente, foliis lanceolatis in petiolum an- gustatis, tioribus solitariis oppositis sessilibus. — Mick, fi. amer. l. p.gg. A. ramosior. Wdlt.Jl. car. 88. In gravelly wet places, along rivers > Virginia to Caro- lina. 0. Aug. Sept. v.v. Flowers red. .V - <» , ; ^. 136. PTELEA. Gen. pi. 1505. ■■' ; 1 . P. foliis ternatis. tVilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 670. Icon. Schmidt art. 2. t. 76. Mill. ic. 2. /. 21 1. a. P. foliis quinatis. Du Roi. /S. P. foliis pubescentibus. In shady moist hedges and on the edges of woods among rocks : New York to Carolina, fj . June. v. v. A small tree or shrub from ten to fifteen feet high. Flowers small, greenish white, in corymbous clusters. The variety /S grows in Pensylvania, and appears to be anew species. 137. CORNUS. Gen.pl.]g4. ."] * Involucratee capilalee. 1. C. herbacea ; foliis summis verticillatis veno"'is, involu- cris ovatis acuminating drupis globusis. Willd. sp. pl.l.p.tiQl. MV purpurta. .'.iU'> ramosior. m humUis. irifoliala. pentaphylla. pubescent. canadensis. 108 TETBiNDRIA MONOGVKIA. ComuS. Jlorida. ciriinala. sertcea. ■ 4' J i •.■)!;..;( asperifolia. •'■5r,= Icon. L' Her. corn, t. I. Bot.mag.eSO. irfesiVMiif;'- In shady woods of Canada, and on high mountains in boggy ground, from New England to Carolina. 2^ . (? . ^jQ. May, v.v, About six inches high ; flowers purplish- white } involucra white j berries red, ripe in July. 2. C. arbof^a j foliis ovatis acuminatis, involucris magnis quasi obcordatis, drupis ovatis. — IVilld. sp. pi. 1. p.66\. ' f Icon. Catesh. car. t. 2/. Schmidt art. t. 62. Bot. mag. 526, Dog-wood. Frequent in wood.^ from Canada to Carolina. Pj .May. V. V. A beautiful small tree ; flowers greenish-yel- low J involucre white, tinged with red ; berries scarlet, . ripe ill August. The wood is exceedingly hard, and of .... a very fine texture, ** NudtB cymosee. 3.C. ramis verrucosis, foJiis lato-ovalibusacuminatissubtus albo-tomentusis, cymis patentissimis, — L'Haril. corn. p. 7- >'' ^-w C. tomentulof^ Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. 91.'^. rj tr) C. rugosa. Lay encycl. 2, p. 115. , ■;-. ; .;•» j^ £_ C. virginiana. hort.par. j. Icon. LHerit. I. c. t. 3. Schmidt arl. 2. t.6g. On the banks of rivers : Canada to Virginia. ^2 . June, ■^.,, July. V. V. A shrub from six to ten feet high ; leaves broad, waved on their edges ; flowers white, as in all the following species ; berries blue. 4. C. ramis patulis : ramulis lanuginosis, foliis ovatis acu« mitiatis subtus ferrugineo-puhescentibus, cymis de- pressis lanuginosis. — Ifilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 663. ,..j • C. lanuginosa. Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 92, _ , C. alba. Watt. ft. car. 88. ?,** C. caerulea. Lam. encycl. 2. p. II6. C. amomum. Du Rot harbk. 1. p. 165. C. rubiginosa. Ehrh,beitr.4.p. 15. i C. ferruginea, Hort. ptr. Icon. LHerit. corn. t. 2, Schmidt arl, 2. t. 64. In swampy woods and on. river banks : Canada to Caro- lina. T; , June, July. v. v. From five to eight feet high ; berries bright blue. 5. C. ramis erectis : ramulis cymisque pubescentibus, foliis brevi-petiolatis ovalibus acuminatis supra asperis sub- tus subtomentosis. — Mich. fl. amer. I . p. 93. In shady woods of Lower Carolina. Michaux. Tj . ''*UJ- 109 slrkta. ■?• VJllBrt Ma. TBTRANDBIA MONOOTNIA. ComUS. June, July. +. Probably only n variety of the former species. 6. C. ramis strictis fastigiatis, foliis ovatis acuminatis gla- bris subconcoloribus, cymis convexis subpauiculatis. kn;, L'Heril.com.p.8. • .sitoitj .,^' .i .k^a i\i C. fastigiata. Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. 92. ;<: C. sanguinea. ff^lt.Jl. car. 88. - C, canadensis. Hort. par. .^^.. Icon. L' Merit, com. 1. 4. Schmidt arO. 2. t. QJ.U. ..', , On the banks of rivers : Canada to Carolina, frequent. \l . June. V. V. From six to ten feet high j berries blue : anthers blue. 7. C. ramis strictis^ foliis ovatis concoloribus utrinque pu- sanguinea. bescentihus, cymU patentibus. L'Herit. corn. p. 5, . *'^ Icon. Schmidt arb. 2. t. 66. FL dan. 481. • Near the lakes of Canada and New York. Tj . June, July. V. V. From eight to twelve feet high j anthers yellow ; berries dark brcwn. 8. C. ramis recun'atis, rrmi.'i ■ -'-Sris, foliis ovatis acutis pubescentibus subtus c .n., cvmIs depressis. L'Herit. corn. p. 6. Willd. sp. pi. ? ' p. 662. .. C. stolonifera. Mich. ft. amer. \. p. g2, ., ( ^v" '. C. tartarica. Mill. did. n. ?. >- -■ . .-:^>-: Icon. Scr.midt arl).2. t.65. On the banks of rivers and lakes : Canada to Virginia, fj . May — July. v. v. l^tom six to ten feet high j branches red; berries blueish- white. g. C. ramis erectis, foliis ovatis acuminatis glabris subtus paniculala, canis, cyniis thyrsoideis. L'Herit. corn. p. Q. C. racemosa. Lam.encycl.2. p.ll6. j^ ■ ' C. citrifolia. Hort. par. , • j6. C. foliis elliptico-lanceolatis. Ehrh. albida. 7. C. racemis sterilibus fohiferis. radiata. Icon. LHerit. corn. t. 5. Schmidt arb. 2. t. 68. In swamps and near rivulets among other bushes : Cana« da to Carolina, rare. T; . July, Aug. v. v. From tour to six feet high j berries white, depressed glo- bous. 10. C. ramis verrucosis, foliis alternis ovatis acutis subtus alternifolia, canis, cymis depressis patentibus. L'Herit. corn. p. 10. JVilld.sp.pl. l.p.6'64. Icon. L'Herit. corn. t. 6. Schmidt arb. 2. t. 70. In shady woods, on river banks : Canada to Carolina. Vi . May — July. v. v. A small tree from fifteen to twenty feet high j berries purple. :\ ;:3 IJO .b\J'j;^; macrocarpa. hirsuta. linearis. virgattt. iecurrens. rBTSANOBIA MONOOYMIA. : .-; K ;'. .'-•■ ■' ■• . -. -•■;• 138. I TTDWIGIA. Gen. pi. 204. ir-. * Corollatte. 1 . L. erecta, ra /^ i, glabriu«cula ; foliis alternis lanceolatis subtus canU, pedunculis unifloris axillaribus, capsulis globuso'ietragonis, laciniis calycinis tnagnis coloratis coronatis. ^ich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 'jg. L. aiternifolia. fVilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 672. Icon. lAim. encycl. 3. p. 77- Trew ehr. 2. t. 2. In WRt pastures and swamps : New England to Florida. 11 . July. V. V. Stem purple, two feet high j flowers I'i yellow. . * .:; 2. L. erecta, ramosa, hirsuta ; foliis alternis oblongis sessi- libus utrinoue hirsutis, pedunculis unifloris axillaribus, capsulis globoso-tetragonis coronatis basi bibracteatis. Lam. encycl. 3. p. 587. L. pilosa. tValt.fi, car. 89. * In ditches and ponds on sandy soil : New Jersey to Ca- rolina. 1/ . July, Aug. V. V. The same size and habit as No. 1. 3. L. erecta, virgata, glabra ; foliis alternis linearibus acu- tis, floribus a^illaribus solitariis sessilibus, capsulis oblongis turbinatis, laciniis calycinis semilanceolatis. — Walt. fl. car. 89. L. angustifolia. Mich.fi. amer. 1. p. 88. Near ditches and ponds in sandy soil : Virginia to Caro- v« lina. y.. JaiVi Aug. v.v. From two to five feet high, very branchy j flowers small, yellowish-brown. 4. L. erecta, virgata, glabra ; foliis alternis linearibus obtu- sis, floribus terminalibus subspicatis pedicellatis, cap< sulis globoso.tetragpnis ecoronatis. Mich. fi. amer. 1. p. 89. L, ramosissima. Walt.fi. car. 89. In dry sandy woods of Lower Carolina. Michaux. 1/ . May, June. v. s. Flowers small. 5. L. erecta, ramosissima, glabra ; foliis alternis lineari- lanceolatis decurrenttbus, floribus axillaribus subsessi- libus solitariis alternis, capsulis clavatis coronatis, la- ciniis calycinis ovali-lanceolatis. Walt.fi. car. 89, L. jussiaeoides. Mich.fi. amer. l.p. 89. In shady woods near ponds and ditches : Virginia and Lower Carolina. ©.July, Aug. v.v. About a foot high, very branchy j flowers large, yellow, TITKAMDBIA MOHOOYNIA. Lodwigia. Ill tapilata. rtMaiVi*-- 6. L. erecta, glabra j foliis alternis lato-linearibua acutis basi rotundatis, capitulis spicatis terminalibus, petalis t , calyce brevioribus, capsulis sabglobosis coronatis, la- ciniis calycinis dilatatis brevibus. Mkh.fi. amer. 1. p. go. : • L. sutFruticosa. Walt.fi. car. 90. . In swamps of North and South Carolina. If. . July- Sept. V. V. The root is creeping ; infertile branches have short obovate leaves } flowers small, yellow. 7.L. repens, pubescens; foliis oppositis lineari-lanceolatis pedunculosa. glabris, pedunculis axillaribus unifloris longissimis, capsulis clavato-oblongis coronatis, laciniis calycinis lanceolatis. Mich. fi. amer. I. p. 88. ,^ L. arcuata. IFalt.fi.car.Sg. In swamps near the sea-coast : Virginia to South Caro- lina. If. May — July. v. s. A small plant ; flowers large, yellow. ** Jpetalce. 8. L. repens, lucida ; foliis oppositis ovato-lanceolatis petio- latis, floribus axillaribus solitariis sessilibus, capsulis subovatis brevi-coronatis. Mich.fi. amer. 1. p. B?. L. apetala. JValt.fi. car. 89. • ; L. repens. Stvartz.fl. ind. occid. \.p. 273, . Isnardia palustris. Willd. sp.pl. I. p.68Q, "* Icon. Lam. encycl. 3. t. 77' In ditches and ponds, common : Canada to Georgia. 1/. O.May — Sept. v. v. Floating in the water; flowers exceeding small, frequently with rudiments of petals. 9. L. procumbens, glaberrima ; foliis alternis spathulato- glandulosa. obovalibus superne glanduloso-marginalis ; floribus sessilibus axillaribus solitariis, capsulis minimis coro- % natis, laciniis calycinis rotundis acuminatis. Ifdlt. fi. car. 88. L. inicrocarpa. Mich.fi. amer. 1. p. 88. In swamps of Lower Carolina. Michaux, If. , July. v. s. Flowers small 3 leaves acuminate, small. nitida. iVi' -".A,., ■. 10. L, erecta, ramosa, pubescens ; foliis alternis lanceolato- oblongis, floribus sessilibus alternis superioribus con- gestis, capsulis subrotundis. Mich.fi. amer. i.p.QO. L. rudis. Walt.fl. car. 89. In swamps of Lower Carolina. Michaux. July. + . mollis. l]'U 1. ,li ' 11 'ii .fti',1 . TETKANORIA MONOOYNI/> r.T : ►'jHiS\n-. mlpina. 139. ALCHEMILLA. Gen. pi. 222. jdies- mantle. Willd.sp.pl. I. >..fo«!| .\.v. vylindrica. lateriflora. jtphanes. 2. , A. foliis djgitatis apice dentatis sericeis. p. 6ge. Icon. Fl dan. 4Q. Engl. lot. 244. On the peaks of high mountains in Vermont and New Hampshire. l/.June, July. v. s. Whether the American species is the true A. alpina or not^ I am not able to determine, as I am at present in want of specimens to compare them ; but the plate in the Flora Danica represents the American plant fully, as far as recollection can decide. A. foliis tripartitis, laciniis triiidis pubescentibus, floribus axillaribus glomeratis monandris. inild.sp.pl. 1. P- 699- A phanes arvensis. Linn. sp. pi. 1 7g. Icon. Engl. lot. 1011. Fl.dan.gjS. Lam.illustr. 1. t. 87. In fields of Virginia. Clayton. © . May — Aug. v. s. in Herb. Gronov. . v> 140. BOEHMERIA. Gen.pl. 1421. 1. B. foliis oppositis ovato-oblongis acuminatis dentatis gla- bris, floribus dioiois, spicis masculis glomeratis inter* ruptis, femineis cyltndricis, caule herbaceo. JVilld. , sp. pi. 4. p. 340. Urtica cylindiica. Linn.sp. pi. 13q6. Mich.fi. amer. 2. p.l79- Icon. Sloan, hist. jam. l.t. S2.f.. 2. In shady wet places : Canada to Florida. % . June — Aug. V. V. About two feet high. 2. B. foliis alternis ovato-lanceolatis acuminatis serratis sca- bris, floribus glomeratis lateralibus, caule herbaceo. mild. sp. pi. 4. p. 342. In rocky shady woods : Pensylvania to Virginia. "V . July. V. V. Leaves on long petioles, trinerved. . 141. URTICA. Gen. pi. 1422. Nettle. pumila, 1. U. foliis oppositis ovatis acuminatis trinerviis serratis, petiolis ini'erioribus longitudine folii, floribus monoi- cis triandris capitato-corymbosis petiolo brevioribus. lFilUl.sp.pl. 4. p. 348. -Aug. :.July. dioica. TBTSANDRIA HONOOYNIA. Urtica. 118 In shady woods among rncks : Canada to Carolina. 0 . July. V. V. Smooth and shining } very variable in size. 2. U. foliis oppositis ellifitids subquinqaenervibus argute ureru. serratis, spicis glomeratis geminatis. Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 352. Icon. i7. rfan. 739. Engl. hot. 1236. In cultivated grounds: Canada to Virginia } rare. 0. May — July. v. v. Probably introduced from £urope. 3. U. folii? oppositis cordatis ovato-lanceolatis grosse serra> tis, floribus dioicis, spicis panicnlatis glomeratis ge- minatis petiolo longioribus. Willd, sp. pi. 4. p. 352. Icon. Fl. dan. 746. On road sides and in waste places, frequeijt : Canada to Carolina. If. . June — Aug. v. v, 4. U. foliis oppositis cordatis ovato>laoceolatis serratis, pe» procera. tiolis ctliatis, floribus dioicis, spicis sabramosis glome- ratis geminis petiolum subaequantibus. Willd, sp. pi. 4. p. 353. U. gracilis. Jit. kew. 3. p. 341 ? On water sides in rocky situations : Canada to Pensyl- vania. "U . July, Aug. v. v. The specimen of Ur- . /tcagran'/is in the Herbarium of A. B. Lambert, Esq. agrees in every respect with the present species. 5. U. foliis oppositis subsessilibus ovatis serratis subtus stri- ckanusdroi^ gosis, glomerulis axillaribus sessilibus subglobosis re- des, flexis, caule stimuloso. On the islands of Georgia : St. Simon's, &c. ©. May. V. s. in Herb. Lyon. The leaves are small : the stings white and very conspicuous. 6. U. foliis alternis cordato-ovatis acuminatis serratis tri- capilata. nervibus petiolo duplo longioribus, glomerulis spicatis, spicis solitariis folio brevioribus, superne foliosis, caule nudo.— Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 363. In shady woods, near rocks ; Canada to Carolina. 1/ . June, July. v. v. Resembles U. c/toica. 7. U. foliis alternis ovatis acuminatis serratis, glabriusculis, cUvaricata, petiolis longis ciliatis, paniculis axillaribus solitariis divaricato-ramosissimis petiolo longioribus, caule sti« muloso. — Willd. sp. pi, 4. p. 365 ? In shady woods, in rocky situations : Canada to Caro- ' lina» 21 . July, Aug. v. v. This species is very near to the following, but is sufficiently distinct in th« vot. 1, ' I >■■ ■ ]\ 11 ■ ,--\;f^. ,A 114 canadensis. /^h*v V^'^"^'* »-A :'«^^: ■'■' 143. VISCUM. Gen. pi. 1504. Misseltoe. Jlavescens. 1. V. foliis lanceolatis obtusis, spicis axiilaribus aggregatis. —mild. sp. pi. 4. p. 740 ? .* ' V. album. /:^a//.^. car. 241. Parasitic on oaks and other trees j rare. V, . May. v. v. It is doubtful whether this is truly V. Jlavescens ; but the specimens observed by me in the West Indies were exactly the same as those of North America ; berries white. 144. CEPFIALANTHUS. Gen. pi. 147- Button-wood. icddentalis. 1. C. foliis oppositis ternisque. Willd. sp. pi. I. p. 543. Icon. Schmidt arb. t. 45. Pluk. aim. ^ 7 7. /! 4. In deep swamps and morasses, common : Canada to Florida, ij . July, Aug. v. v. Flowers white, in a round ball. 145. ELiEAGRUS. Gen. pi. 213. Oleaster. argeiilea. I. E. inermis, foliis oblongis utrinque acutis argenteo-le- pidotjp, floribus subsolitariis nutantibus. In the extensive plains on the banks of tne Missouri. M. Lewis and T. NuUall. ^ . July, v, s. in Herb. lies 8o- jeneral trinque ninatis, petiolo ule bis- inada to y, Aug. ory. talis, in- sp. pi. 4. ae. iggregatis. day. V. V. cens ; but idies were berries TETSANORiA voKooYNiA. Elaeagfus. Lewis. Missouri Silver-tree. In the collection of A. B. Lambert, Esq., are specimens from Dr. Pallas, under the name of E. iaiifolius, which approach very near to the present species ; but the leaves are longer, and but slightly covered with that silvery substance ' on the upper surfiice, which in the present one is equal on both sides: besides, the flowers are generally aggre^ gate : it is probable that both belong to the same spe- cies, different from £. Iaiifolius of Linnaeus, which I do not know. 146. HIPPOPHAE. Gen. pi. I50g. Sea Buckthorn. 1. H. foliis ovatis acutiusculis, supra glabriusculis, subtus argenteo-pilniis lepidotisque : squamis sparsis ferru< gineis. — JFiltd. sp. pi. 4. p. 744. Near lakes and rivers : Canada to New York. ^ . May. V. V, 2. H. foliis ovatis obtusis utrinque glabris dense argenteo- lepidotis. On the banks of the Missouri. M. Lewis. T; . v.s. in Herb. Lewis, c. fr. This shrub resembles EUeagrus argentea so much, that they might easily be mistaken one for the other when without fruit ; but this species bears really a berry, different from the drupa of the other genus. The flowers are according to information from Mr. Nuttall four- cleft, and resemble those of Eleeagrus very much. 119 ccmadensij. ,./. oLJJLx^ argentea. ton-wood, p. 543. [Canada to ?hite, in a ster. |genteo-le- Missouri. k. in Herb. 11. DIG YN/J. 147. PLANERA. Mich. ft. amer. 2. p. 247. , Planera. Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. Q67. _ ' P. Gmelini. Mich.Jl amer. 2. p. 248. Anonymos aquatica. Walt. Jl. car. 230. On the banks of rivers in both Carolinas. Ij . May. v. v. A tree resembling an Elm in its foliage very much ; the leaves are small, equal on their base and equally serrated ; the flowers appear before the leaves at the end of the branches in close bunches, are small and of a greenish-browD colour. ,,.,.,,>,,.. , ^.., ^' aquatica. 1 t 110 TBTRANDRIA DIOTNIA. 148. HAMAMELIS. Gen. pi. 226. Wilch-ha2el. virpnica, 1. H. foliis ohovatis acute dentatis sinu parvo cordatis.— IViUd.tp.pt. I. p. 70\. Icon. Calesb. car.3. t. 2. Duham. arl. 1. 1. 114. In stony and dry situations, but frequently near water : Canada to Florida. \i . Octob.— Feb. v. v. This singular shrub, which grows about ten or twelve feet high, begins to show its yellow flowers in autumn, when all others have dropt their fruit, continues to flower all winter, and forms its fruit the spring fol- lowing. macrophylla. 2. H. foliis suborbiculatis cordatis grosse obtuse-dentatit subtus scabro-punctatis. On river sides in the western part of Georgia. J. Lyon. Tj . t;. *. in Herb. Lyon. '1 be large leaves punctated on their lower side, with rough tubercles and other marks, give sufficient reasons to consider it a distinct species: besides this, it is very probable that under H. virginica are two distinct species, as the northern I plant seems to ditTer very much from the southern in its outside appearance. Amencana. canadensis. media. 149. CU6CUTA. Gen. pi. 227. Dodder. mild. 2.S , C. floribus pedunculatis umbellatis quinqueiidis. sp.pl. I. p. 702. Icon. Sloan, hist. l.t. I28.f. 4. Parasitic in hedges and on other plants, in moist situa* tions. O.July, v. v. Twining round other plants; leaf- less ; flowers in clusters j the whole plant has a red- dish-yellow appearance. 150. SANGUISORBA Gen. pi igo. . S. spicis cylindricis longissimij, staminibus corolla multo- ties longioribus. JVilld. enum. pi. iSf sp. pi. 1. p. 654. Icon. Corn, canad. 1. 174. In wet meadows : Canada to New York. If. . July, Aug. V. V. Flowers in very long white spikes j leaves re- sembling Burnet. spicis cylindricis, staminibus corolla longioribus. Willd. enum. pi. isf sp. pi. 1. p. 654. In wet meadows, principally on the mountains : Canada to Carolina, if. . July, Aug. v. v. The spikes shorter, and tinged with red. '. - l.I. 2.1. 3.1. I' ^ li'f a ?ri/w. I multo- p. 654. Canada i shorter, iZ^k ,. TBTRAMORIA TRIOYNU. III. TRIGYNIA, m lai. PACHYSANDRA.. Mich.fl.amer.2.p.^77- 1. P. caiile procumbente, foliis brevibui ovalibus snperne procumletu. crenato-dentatis, calycibus minutim ciliatis, capsula puberuln. Mich.Jl.amer.2.p.\78. Icon. Mich. I. c. t. 45. In shady rocky situations on the Allegany mountains. 1/ . June. V, V. Evergreen ; flowers greenish-white. IV. TETRAG YNIA. 152. ILEX. Gen. pt. 232. Holly. 1. 1, foliis ovatis ncutis spinosis glabris planis, floribus ad opaca. basin ramulorum annotinoruni sparsis. JVilld. sp. pi, 1 . p. 708, • ]. Aiiuifolium baccis rubris. Walt. Jl. car. 241. > ' Icon. Meerh. ic.2 t. 5. In sandy woods, Canada to Carolina ; particularly plenty in the state of New Jersey, Fj . May, June. v. v. An evergreen beautiful tree, sometimes eighty feet high and four in diameter ; berries scarlet, 2. I, foliis ovatis sinuato-dentatis spinosis nitidis planis, laxiflora, pedunculis supra axiliaribus in ramulis juuionbus ag- gregalis laxe-ramosis. Lnm. encycl. 3,p. \A7. I, Aquifoliura baccis flavis. IFalt.Ji. car. 241, In siiady sandy woods : Carolina. \i . May, June. v.v. ; V s. in Herb. Fraser. An evergreen shrub of lowgr growth than the former species ; berries yel- lowish-red. 3. I, foliis ovato-Ianceolatis argute serratis planis, costa Cassine* media subtus glabra, pedunculis lateralibas corymbo.so- raraosis. Wi/. keiv. I. p. 1/0. Icon. Catesb. lar. 1. t.'6\.. In shady swamps : Lower Carolina to Florida. Fj . June, v.v An evergreen shrub from eight to twelve feet high. 4. I. foliis lanceolato-elliplicls subintegerrimis niargine re- DaJioon, flexisj costa media subtus villosa, pedunculis lateralibus t h. 118 TBTBAMDRIA TBTKAOTNIA. IleZ. terminalibusque cnrymboso-paniculatis. — fTalt. fi. ear. 241. Mich. ft. amer. 2. p. 228. In open swamps : Carolina to Florida. T^ - ^^y> June. V. V. A beautiful evergreen shrub and sometimes tree ; the le.ives are very coriaceous, and resemble those of Laurus Borbonia. angustifolia, S. I. foliis lineari-lanceolatis apice serratts roargine reflexis, costa media subtus glabra, cymis lateralibus peduncu- latis paucifloris. — IVilld. enum. pi. I. myrtilolia. IValt.fl. car. 241. I. rosmarinifolia. Lam. itimtr. 1. p. 350. ligustrifolia. /3. 1, foliis latioribus omnibus inlegerrimis. An species di- stincta } In deep swamps : Virginia to Georgia. Fj . June, v, v. An evergreen shrub from six to ten feet high. vomiloria. 6. 1, foliis oblongis utrinque obtusis crenato-serratis glabrii umbellis lateralibus subsessilibus. jIU. kew. 1. p. \70. Wii: '.$p.pl. ].p. 709 ''■''"■■ I. Cassine. Wi/r^. car. 241. ' - Ilei^ ligustrina. Jacq. collect. 4. p. 105. * Cassine Peragua. Mill. ic. t. 83./ 2. Icon. Jacq. ic. rar. 2. /. 3 10. JVendl. hort. /. 31. Along the sea-coast : Carolina to Florida. Tj . June, July, V. V. The leaves of this handsome shrub are use ' by the Indians to make their Black drink, so much in ' ' use among them, not only as a medicine, but nUo as a drink of etiquette on their councils, when matters of consequence are to be transacted. prinoides. 7. 1, foliis deciduis lanceolatis in petiolum attenuatis levi. ter serratis, costa media subtus villosa, pedunculis uni- floris aggregatis, fertilibus solitariis. Ait. ketv, 1. p. 169. Willd. $p. pi. 1. p. 709. I.decidua. fValt.Jl. car. 241. On rocky shady banks of rivers : Virginia to Georgia. I2 . June, July. v. v. A small shrub ; berries red. tanadensis. 8. I ? foliis deciduis ovatis integerrimis seu apice rariter ser- ratis glabris, pedunculis subsolitariis longissimis uni- floris, fructu obtuse subtetragono. Mich.Jl. amer. 2. p. 229. Icon. Mich. I. c. t. Ag. On high mountains, near the edges of ponds : Canada to Carolina. \i . April, May. v. v. Not above three feet high ; berries large, beautiful crin^son, very or- namental. Walt. Jt. [ay, June. ometimes resemble e reflexis, peduncu. species di- une. V. V. h. itis glabrii I. p. 170. I. June, July, ire use " by 0 much in Jt aUo aft a matters of luatis levU inculis uni- ll. ketv, 1. o Georgia, jrries red. rariter ser- ssimis uni- fl. amer. 2. Canada ibove three [1, very or- 119 myrsinitet. \Pi::w»' ■>( li' TBTXANOtIA TETRAGYMIA, IleX. g. I ? foliis oppositis oblongiH obtusis serratis marginc re- flexis glabris semp^rvirentibus, pedunculis axillaiibus brevissimis subsolitariis lutifloris nasi bibtacteatis. On the Rocky-mountain and near the Pacitiff Ocean. M. Lewis, fj . July, Aug. v. s. in Herb. Lewis. Frutex sempervirens, glaberrimus, 4-pedalis, ramosissi- mus : rami teretes, fusel, dense foliosi. Fo/ia parva opposita, oblonga seu obovata, obtusa, superne serrata, postice integerrima, margine revnluta, vix petiolata. Pedunculi axillares, brevissimi, uniflori, sulitarii seu terni, basi opposite bibracleati. Flares minuti, albi. Cal. 4-fidus : laciniis subrotundis, concavis. Cor. ro- tata, 4-(ida : laciniis oblongis. Filam. 4. ad incisuras corollae inserta ? longitudine calycis. Germen supe- rum, ovale. Styl. brevissimus, clavatus. Stig. 4- lobum, crassum. Drupa maturitate roonosperma, ovata, atro purpurea, magnitudine pisi. Sem.l.eX- lipticum. This very curious shrub, of which I have likewise ob- served a specimen in the museum of A. B. Lambert, Esq., collected by A. Menzies, deserves to be exa- mined in the living ])lant. It approaches so near to « Myginda Rkacoma of Jacquin, that at first I consi- dered it to be the same plant. It likewise has great affinity to Paltoria ovalis Fhr.per.l, p. 44. t. 64. only the leaves are not opposite, but sparse and crenate not serrated, which is the case always in the present plant. As I do not know the Myginda Rhacoma, it would be a curious fact if this plant, from the high cold mountains of the north, should turn out to be the •ape with the tropical plant. I refer it to Ilex at pre- sent, till further observations will decide to which * genus it belongs, or whether it may not form one by itself 153. SAGINA. Gen.pl. 236. 1. S. canlibus procumbentibus glabris, petalis brevissimis. procumlens. Smith fi. brit. 1. p. IQQ. IVilld. sp.pl. I. p. 7 1 8. Icon. Engl. bat. 880. Pluk. aim. t. 74. f. 2. In barren sandy fields : Virginia and Carolina. IValter and Clayton, 0 . May — Aug. v. s. in Herb. Waller. 1:1 120 TBTRANDRTA TCTIIAGYNIA. 154. POTAMOGETON. Gen. pi. 234. natansf l.V.f^iWs longe petiolatis natantibus sublanceolato-ovalt« bus, primariis nonnuUis subcordatis. Mich.Jl.amer. 1. p. 101. In ponds and slow-flowing waters, common. "U . June, July. v.v. Floating in the water j flowers, as all the following, in spikes axillary or sometimes ter- minal, small and of a greenish colour. It is doubtful ' . whether this is not a new species, but I had no oppor- -'' ' tunity to compare it in a living or dried slate with the European plant. Jtuitam. 2. P. foliis infcrioribus longissimis linearibus, superioribus lanceolatis nervosis coriaceis, omnibus petiolatis. — Willd. sp.pl. I. p. 713. P. foliis lanceolato-oblongis, petiolis longis, Gron Jl. virg. 139. In ponds on the barrens of New Jersey and Carolina. 1^ . July. V. V. heierophyl- 3, p. foliis superioribus petiolatis ellipticis utrinque attenua- luvi. • tis, inferioribus confertis sessilibus linearibus. Willd. sp.pl. l.p. 713. P. hybridum. Mich. ft. amer. l.p. 101. In slow flowing waters of Virginia and Carolina. % . June. V. V. setaceum. 4. P. fuliis superioribus oppositis lanceolatis quinquenervi- bus brevi-petiolatis, inferioribus alternis filiformi- bus, spicis densis alternis folio brpvioribus. — Willd, sp.pl. I. p. 716? , In small lakes and rivers, on the pine barrens of Jersey. 11. . July, Aug. V. V. The upper leaves are scarcely half an inch long; the whole plant very slc.ider. perfoliatum. 5. P. foliis cordato-ovatis amplexicaulibus omnibus im- mersis, spicis terminalibus, floribus alternis. — AJich, ft. amer. I . p. 101. Willd sp. pi. 1. p. 713. Icon. Fl. dan. \g6. Engl, lot. 168. In ponds and rivers, frequent : Canada to Pensylvania. % . July, Aug. V. V. Spike of flowers only floating, brown. lucens. 6. P. foliis lanceolatis subsessilibus, costa media crassa, spicis longis cylindricis. Mich. ft. amer. 1. p. 101. JVilld.ip.pl. l.p. 7 14. Icon. Fl. dan. ig5. Engl. lot. 376. TETRANDRIA TETRAOTNIA. PotamOgeton. m In ponds and rivers on sandy soil : New Jersey to Caro- lina. 2/. July, Aug. v.v. Leaves larger than any of • the other sorts } spike greenish brown. 7. P. foliis alternis oppositisve lanceolato-ellipticis undulatis crtipum. serratis, spicis paucifloris. — ITiltd. sp. pi. X. p. 714. Icon. F/. dan. 927. Curt. lond. 5. t. 15. In rivers and ponds : Canada to Virginia. 11 . June, July. V. V. Spikes greenish red, small. 8. P. foliosum ; folii« sessilibus angusto-linearibus planis, pauciflorum. spicis capitatim subquadrifloris. P. gramineum. Mick. ft. amer. \.p. 102., In rivers near the sea-coast of Lower Carolina. 1/ . 9. P. foliis prselongo-setaceis approximatis distichis basi va- ginatitibus, spicis terminalibus interruptis verticillatis, fructibus ovalis turgidis, — Smith ft. brit. 1. p. 197. P. marinum. Mich fl. amer. \.p. 102. In ponds and slow-flowing waters : Canada to Pensylva- nia. "U . July. v. v. Only the spikes appear above water; flowers seldom. pectinatum. 155. RUPPIA. Gen.pl.235. I. Ruppia. IFilld. sp. pi. \.p.7\7. Icon. Engl. lot. 136. Mich. gen. 35. Fl. dan. 364. On the n)outh of most river^ in ^ortb America. %. v.v. marilima. I :rassa, 101. i*; V. PENTANDRIA. I. MONOGYNIA. * Flores monopetali, inferi, tetraspenni. Asperifoliae.. 156. ECHIUM. Cor. fauce nuda, irregularis, campanu- lata. 157. HELIOTROPIUM. Cor. fauce nuda, hypocrateri- formis, lobis dente interjectis. \58. FULMONARIA. Cbr. fauce nuda, infundibuliformis. Cal. prismaticus. 159. LITHOSPERMUM. Cor. fauce nuda, infundibuli- formis. Cal. 5-partitus. 160. BATSCHIA. Cor. fauce nuda, hypocrateriformis, intus basi annulo barbato cinctus : laciniis rotundatls. Cat. 5-fidus. 161. ONOSMODIUM. Cor. fauce nuda, subcampanulafa, limbo ventricoso : laciniis conniventibus acutis. j-f-itth. sessiles inclusse. Cat. 5-partitus. \C-Z. LYCOPSIS. 6^or. fauce fornicata, infundibuliformis, tubo curvato. 163. CYNOGLOSSUM. Cor. fauce fornicata, infundibu- liformis. Sent, depressa, latere affixa. 164. MYOSOTIS. Cor. fauce fornicata, bypocraterifor- mis, lobis emarginatis. * Flores monopetali, inferi, angiospermi. 165. HYDROPHYLLUM. Caps. 1-locularis, 2-valvis. Cor. campanulata, mterne striis 5. meliiferis longitu- dinalibus. Sligm. 2-fidum. 166. ANAGALLIS. Caps. l-Iocularis, circumscissa. Cor. rotata. Sligm. capiiatum. J67. LYSIMACHIA. Caps. 1-locularls, lO-valvis, Cor. rotata. Sligm. obtusum. 168. DODECATHEON. Caps, l-locularis, oblonga. Cor. »BNTANORU. rbtata/ reflexa. Slam, tubo insidentia. Sligm. ob- tusum. I6g. PRIMULA, Caps, l-locularis. . Cor. tubus cylin- dricus, ore patulo. Sligm. globosum. Involucr. unibelluiae. 170. AND ROSACE. Cap*. l-Iocularis. Cor. hypocrate- rifbrmis, fauce coarctata. Sligm. globosum. 171. SABBATIA. Cap*, l-locularis. Cor. tubo urceolato, limbo 5 — I2-partito. Sligm. 2-partitum : laciniis spiralibus. jinth deraum revoluta. J 72. HOTTONFA. Caps, i-locularis. Cor. hypocrateri- formis. Stam. tubo corollae itnposita. Sligm. glo- bosum. 173. MENYANTHES. Cap. l-locularis, 2-valvis. Cor. rotata : laciniis disco longitudinaiiter barbatis, mar- gine planis. Sligm. 2-6dum. 174. VILLARSIA. Caps, l-locularis, evalvis. Cor. ro- tata : laciniis basi barbatis, niargine intlexis. Sligm. 2-lobum. Glanduke 5. staminibus a)*?rnae. 175. SPIGELIA, Cap*. 2-loculari8, didyma. Cor. infun- dibuliformis. Sligm. simplex. 176. OPHIORRHIZA. Caps. 2-locularis, 2-partita. Cor. infundibuliformis. Sligm. 2-iidum. 177. PHACELIA. Caps. 2-locularis, 4-sperma. Cor. sub campanulata. Stam. exerta. Slyl. brevis. J78. ELLISIA. Caps. 2-locularis, 2-valvis: loculi 2- sp^rmi, semine uno supra alierum. Cor. infundibu- . liformis, angusta. Stam, in.lusa. Sligm. 2*fidum. Cal. pcrsislens. 179. DATURA. Caps. 2-loculari8, 4-valvis, Cor. infun- dibuliformis. Cal. deciduus. 180. HYOSCYAMUS. Caps. 2loculari», operculata. Cor. infundibuliformis, irregularis. Slam, inclinata. Sligm. capitatum. 181. NlCOTIANA. Caps. 2-locularis, infundibuliformis, limbo plicato. Stiiim. emarginatum. J 82. VERIASCUM. Caps. 2-locularis. aequalis. Fit. barbata. Sligm. obtusum, 183. CALY'STEGIA. Cwp*. semibiloculare, sub-4-sperma. Cor. campanulata, 5-plicata. Sligm. 2. globosa. Cal. basi bibracteatus. 184. CONVOLVULUS. Cap*. 2-3 -locularis. Cor. cam- panuiaia, 5-plic3ta. Sligm. 2. iiliformia. Cal. nudui aut bibracteatus. 123 2-valvis. Cor. Slam, inclinata. Cor. rotata, in- (1 1 124 PEKTANDKIi. 185. IPOMCEA. Caps. 2-3-locuIaris. Cor. Infundibuli- formis, 5-plicata. Sligm. capitatura, 2-^-lobum. CaL nudus. 180. CANTUa, Cc/>j. 3-locular= 3-valvis. Cor.'mfan- dibrlifcjrmis. Sligm. 3-fidaro. Sent, alata. 187. DIAPKNSIA. i aps. 3 loci.lari'! 3-valvi8, polysper- ma. Cor. hypocratirift n. is : tubo brevi. CaL 5- partitus, basi biactcatus. Slyl. brevis. Stigm.3- lobum. 188. PHI. OX. Caps S-lomlaris, 1-sperma. Cor hypo- craierifoiniis. Fil. inatqualia. Sligm. 3-fidum. Cat. prisniaticus. 139. POLEMONIUM. Ca/)j. S-locularis. Cor. 5 -partita, fundo clausa valvis staminiteris. Sligm. 3-fidinn. 190. AZALEA. Caps. S-lociilaris. Cor. intundibuliformis aut cnmpanulata. Slam, recepiaculo inseita. Sligm. obtusum. 191. BUMEIJA. Drupa l-sperma. Cor. liypocraterifor- mis limbo dentibus inteijecto. Ncct. 5-phyllum. 192. SOLANUM. Bacca 2-locularis, ( or. rotatn, plica- ta. Anlh:te biperforatae, subcoalita;. Cal. per- sistans. 193. PHYSALIS. Bacca 2-locularis intra calycem infla- tum. Cor. canipanulato-rotata. Anlheree approxi- nnatae. 194. NICANDRA. Baxca 3— 5-loculari», exsucca. Cqt. campanulHta. Slam, iucurva. Cat. 5-angulatus ; lacinils sagittatis, * Flort'S monopeiali, superi. 195. SAMOLUS. Topi. 1-locularis, apiceS-valvis. Cor. hypocrateriformis. Sligm. capitatuni. 196. PINKNEYA. CapA. 2looularis : valvis medio septi- feris. Cor. tubulosa. Cal. laciniis 1-2. bracteaefor- niibus. Fil. basi tubi inserta. Sem. alata. 197. CAMPANULA. Caps. 2— S-locularis, poris latera- libus deliiscens. Cor. campanulata, fnndo clauso valvis staminiferis. Sligm. 3 — 5-fidum. 198. CHIOCOCCA. Bflcta 2-.m)erma, didyma. Cor. in- fundibnliformis. Sligm. simplex. 199. CAFRII'OLIUM. Bacca 3-locularis, polysperma, distincta, Cor. tubulosa, longa, 5-fida. Ca/. 5-dcn- tatus. 200. XYLOSTEUM. Baccce duar basi connatae, 2-locu- ■M' lu- PSNTAKOBIA. lares, polyspermae. Cor. infuudibuliformis, subae* qunlis. CaL 5-dentatus. 201. SYMPHORIA. Bacca 4 locularis, 4-sperma, coro- hata, loculis interdum 2. abortivis. Cor. tubulosa, brevis, 5-fida, subaequalis, Cal. 4-dcntatus. 202. DIERVII.LA. Cops. 4- locularis, oblonga, polysper- ma. Cor. infundibuliformis, 5-fida, patens. Cal. oblongiis, 5-fidus. 203. TRIOSTEUM. Bacca 3.1ocularis, 3-sperma. Cor. calyce vix longior, tubulosa. Cal. 5-fidu8. Stigm. oblongura. - ... , * Flares pentapetali, superi. 204. RIBES. Bacca polysperma. Cal. corollifer.* Sly I. bitidus. * Flores pentapetali, inferi. 205. RHAMNUS, Bacca 3-4-sperma. Cal. tiibulosus, corollifer. Pet. oris 5, convergentia. Dioicus. 206. CEANOTHUS. Bacca 3-cocca, sicca. Cal. tubu- losus, corollifer. Pe/ct^fornicata. 207. CELASTRUS. Caps. 3-cocca, 3-locularis. Sem. calyptiata. Cor. 5-petala, patens. 208. EVONYMUS. Caps. 5-gona, 5-valyis, oclorata. Sem calyptrata. Cor. 5-petala, plana. 209. VITIS. Bacca 5-sperma. Petala apice cohaerentiaj emarcida. Slyl. 0. Dioica. 210. CISSUS. Bacca 2-locularis, 1— 4»sperma. Petala reflexo-patula, decidua. Nectar, discus germen cin- gens. 211. CYRILLA. jSacca 2-locuIaris, 2-8perma, exsiccabilis. Petala 5. stellatim patentia. Cal. minimus subtur- binatus. Stylus 2-fidus. 212. ITEA. Caps. 2-locularis, 2-va1vis : valvis margins introflexo seminiferis. Petala 5. reflexo-pateiitia. Cal. 5-fidus, campanulatus. Stigm. capitatum, 2- lobum. 213. IMPATIENS. Caps. 1-locularls, 5-valvis. Cor. ir- regularis, calcarata. Cal. 2'phyllus. .Anther, co- haerentes. 214. VIOLA. Caps. J -locularis, 3-valvl8. Cor. irregu- laris, calcarata. Ca/. 5phyllus. yin/Aer. cohaerentes. 215. CLAYIONIA. Cflp*. 1 -locularis, 3-val vis. Cat. 2' valvis. Stigm 3 tidum. •^ »i .1' 111 1:1 120 FBNTANOBIA. -.JW.-i' * Floret incompleii. 2l6. GLAUX. Cal.infsrm, l-pbyili:!s, coloratus, 5-Iobns. Caps. 1-locularis, S-vdvis, ^•sperma, caiyce cincta. 2]7> ANVCHIA. Cal. iniccas, connivens, 5-partitus : laciniis oblongig, apice subsaccatis. Stigm. 2. Ulri- cuius l-spermus. 218. THESIUM. Ca/. superus, staminifer. Sm. 1. co- ronatum. 219. NYSSA. Cal. superus, 5-partitii3. Drupa. Mas. Stain. 10. Polygama. 220. HAMILTONIA. /To/, snperiw, 5-fidii;. Nect. du- cus 5-deiitatas. Drupa. Dioica. . il. DIGYNIA, * Flores iru/nopetaii, inferi. ' » 22X. ECHITES. Fo///tri/i 2. long], recti. S'eBi. papposa. Cor. mfiindibniifoimis, fauce nuda. Anther. conni< ventes in conurn. 222. GONOLOBUS. Fo//tcu/i 2. utplurtmum costati seu angulati. Sem. papposa. Cor. rotaia, profunde 5- partita. Appendix brevissima, inclusa. Slyl. dis- coideo 5-ponu8. 223. APOCYNUM. fblliculi 2. longi, lineares. Sem. papposa. Cor. campanulata. Filamenta 5. cum sta- minibus alterna. Styt. subnullus. Stigm. latum. 224 ASCLEPIAS. Folliculi2. 5«b. papposa. Cor. ro- tata, plerumque reflexa. Nectar 5. ovata, concava, corniculum exserentia. Anther, corneae^ longitudi- naliter dehiscentes. 225. AMSONIA. Folliculi 2. Sem. nuda, teretia, ob- lique truncata. Cor. infundibuliformis fauce clausa. 226. GELSEMINUM. Caps. 2-locularis, 2-valvis, com- presso-plana. Sem. plana, valvularum marginibus annexa. Cor. infundibuliformis, limbo patente, sub- eequali. Cal. 5-dentatus. 227. GENTIANA. Cops. 1-locularis, 2-valvis. Recep. iaculjs 2. longitudinalibus. Cor. I-petala, indeter- minata. 228. HYDROLEA. Caps. 2-locularis, 2-valvis. Cor. rntata. i^/'/am. basi cordata. 5/%m. capitato-peltata. Cal. 5-phyllu8. PSMTANDRIA. S-ag. DICHONDRA, Cap$. subcompressa, didyma, 2- locnXm'vi: loculis l«8permi8. (7or. brevi-campanulata. Stigm. peltato-capitata. Cal, 5-partttus : laciniis • 8ub<*p,ivhnlatU. J30 KVOL'vT LUS. Caps. l-loculari», 4-valvi8, l-pperma. '^ • Cor. roiatO'Campanulata. Slyli 2. profunde 2-fidi : ,' ' laciniis capillaribug, divergentibus. 5/t^m. simplicla. n7 #' * Flores pentapetali, inferi. 23i. KEUCKERA. Ca/)5. 2-Ioculari8, 2-rostri8. Pet, 5. valyci inserta. 2,?> ZIZYPHUS. Drupa nuce 2-loculari. Discus car- nosui, orbicularis, pistillum amblens. Cal. tubulo- sus, corollifer. Dioicus. * Flores pentapetali, superi dispermi. Umbellatae. 233. SRYNGIUM. Flores capitati. Recep. paleaceum. Invol. polypbyllum. Cal. proprius 5-pbyllus, su* perus. 234. HYDROCOIYLE. Umlella simplex. Invol. 4- phyllum. Pet. Integra. Sem, semiorbiculato-com- pressa. 235. PANAX. Umbella simplex. Bacca cordata, 2- sperma. Polygama. 236. SANICULA. Umbellce confertae, subcapitatx. Fruc- tus aculeatus. Flores disci abortientes. 237> DAUCUS. CoroZ/^:? subradiatse. F/oscu/i disci abor< tivi. Functus pilis hispidus. Umbella fructus con- tracta, infundibuliformis. Involucra pinnatifida. 238. AMMI. Corolles radiatae : omnes hermaphroditae. Fructus laevis. Umbella laxa. Involucra pinnatifida. 239. SELINUM. i^Vuc/uf ovali-oblongus, compresso-pla- nus, in medio striatus. Invol. reflexura. Pet. cor< data, aequalia. Cnl. integer. 240. FERULA. Invol. universale caducum : partiale poly- pbyllum. Fructus ovalis, compresso-planus, striia utrinque 3. 241. HERACLEUM. Fructus ellipticus, emarginatus, compresius, striatus, marginatus. Cor, ditTorniis, in- flexo-emarginata. /wiW. caducum. 242. LIGUSTICUM. JV«c/«5 oblongus, 5 -sulcatusutrin- que. Corollce scquales. Pet. invduta^ integra. Cal. 5-dentatus. 11 ill m PENTAMDKIA. 243. ANGELICA. Fructus subrotundus, solidus, utrinqne 3-alatus, stylis reflexis. Corollce sequales : petalis incurvis. 244. SIUM. Fructus subovatus, compresssus, striatus. Invol. polyphyllum. Pet. cordata. 245. CENANTHE, Flosculi d'lfformes : in disco s^ssiles, sieriles. Fructus striatus, retnsus, suberoso-cortica- tus, coronatus calyce et pistillo. Umbelles globosae. 246. PHELLANDRIUM. Flosculi disci minoies. Fructus ovatus, laevis, coronatus calyce et pistilio. 247. CICUTA. Fructus subovatus, sulcatus. Invol. O: partiale 3 — 5-phyllum. 248. CONIUM, Fructus subglobosus, 5-striatus, utrinque crenatus. InvotuceUa dimidiata, subtriphylia. 249. CHiEROPHYLLUM. Invol. reflexum, concavum. Pet. inflexo-cordata. Fructus oblongus, laevis, aut striatus, glaberrimus. 250. PASTINACA. /tmc/m4 ellipticus, compresso-planus. Pet. involuta, integra. 251. SMYRNIUM. Fructus subcompressus, gibbosus, stri. atDS. Pet. acuminata, carinata. 252. SESELI. Umbeltce globusae. Invol. fuliolo uno alte- rove. Fructus ovatas, striatus. 260. 261. 262. 263. * Flores incompleti. Sern. 1 . cochleatum, tectum. Cal. 5- 253. SALSOLA. phyllus. 254. CHENOPODIUM. Sent. 1. lenticulare, superum. Cal. 5-phyUus, 5-gonus. 255. ATRIPLEX. Sem. I. compressum seu depressum. Cal. 5-phyllus. Flor, feminei intermixti : quibus Cal. 2.phyllus. Polygama, 256. CANNABIS. Nux 2-valvis, intra calycem clausum. Mas. Cal. 5-partitus. Fern. Cal. 5-phyilus, integer, latere hians. Dioica. 257. HUMULUS. Sem. I. intra calycem foliatum (in strobilum). Alas. Cal. 5-phyllus. Fern. Cal. 1. phyllus, oblique patens, integer. Dioica. 258. ULMUS. Samara compressa, membranaceo-alata. Cal. catnpanulatus, 5-fidus, niarcescens, 259. CELTIS. Drapa 1 -sperma. Ca/.5-6-partitus. Stam. 5^. Siyl. divaricati, crassiusculi. Polygama. (io \il. 1. / ^-«^ rENTAKDRIA. ■ - III. TRIGYNIA. ,,^1 ,,^ 260. VIBURNUM. Cal. superus, 5.partitus. Cor. .«- fida. Drupa l-sperma. 261. SAMBUCUS. Ca/. supems, 5-partUus. Cor. 5-fida. Bacca S-sperma. 262. RHUS. Ca/. inferus, 5-partitU8. Pet. 5. Bacca 1. sperma. 263. STAPHYLEA. Cal. inferus, 5-partitus. Pet. 5. Cap$. inflatae, connatae. Nuces 2. globosae cum ci- catrice. 264. TURNERA. Cal. inferus, 5-fidus, infundibuliformis. P^t. 5. calyce inserta. Stigmata multifida. Caps. 1-locularis, S-valvis. 265. CROTONOPSIS, Ca/. inferus, 5-partitU8. Pet. 5. Stigmata bifida. Caps. 1 •sperma, non dehiscens. Monoica. 266. KOCHIA. Cal. inferus, 5-fidus. Cw. 0. Sligm. simplicia. Sem, 1. orbiculatum, calyce persistente cinctum. 267. AMARANTHUS. Cal. 3— 5-phyllus. Cor. 0. Stam.3 — 5. Caps. l>locularis, l-sperma, circum- scissa. Monoicus. 268. ACNIDA. Cal. 3— S-partitus. Cor. 0. Stigm. ses- ^,, ^ silia. Caps, l-sperma. Dioica. ,j >,,„:.. j ' * .. • '^!>^-^ rl -.4- ! IV. TETRAGYNIA. '^ 269. PARNASSIA. Cal. 5.partitus. Pet. 5. Nectar. 5. cordata, ciliata, apicibus globosis. Caps. 2-lncuIaris, 4-valvis. v'iii iUti-_ •: f.Jis !.- f,i- Hiiii'iJii til'tti .J ; .J .; u t A ' . ■■ ^rt! ,nhR! V. PENTAGYNIA.*^v\A .„..nj 270. ARALIA. Cal. superus, 5-dentatU8. Pet. 5. Bacca coronata, 5- sperma. Involucr. umbellulae. 271. ZANTHOXYLUM. Ca/. inferus, 5-partitHS. Cor. 0. Caps. 3 — 5. l-spermse. Dioicum. 272. LINUM. Ca/. inferus, S-phyllus. Pet. 5. Fil.hnsi coalifa. Cops. 10-locularis, S-valvis. 6'«?»i. solitaria. 273. DROSF" \. Cal. inferus, S-fidus. Pet. 5. Caps. 1- lucularis, apiceS — 5-valvis. Sem. plurima. VOL. I. K V, .v.. iig ■ - fl ■' it! N ISO vulgare, indkum* vtrginica. rBNTAMIXIA. 274. SIBBALDIA. Ca/. inferus, lO-fidus. Pet. 5. calycl inserta. Styli e latere germinis. Sem. 5. 275. STATICE. Cal. inferus, l-phyllus, tubulosus, pll- catus, JOdentatus. Cor. l-petala, bypocrateritbr- mis, 5-tida. Caps. 1-locularis, basi 5-valvis. Sem. 1. . IS terei. -1 .>^ £ VI. POLYGYNIA. 276. ZANTHORHIZA. '^a/. O. P«/. 5. JV«?c/ar.5.pe- dicellata. Caps, l-sperma. 277. SCHISANDUA. Ca/. triplici serie 9 phyllus. Cor. 0. Anther, subsessiles, apice cobaerentes. Baeae nu- merosae, 1- sperms, receptaculo filiformi elongato I'nsertse. Monoica. , , ... . . I. MO NOG YNIA, , . 156. ECHIUM. Gen. pi 267- ] . E. caule tuberculato hispido, foliis caulinis Iaiiceolat!$ hispidis, floribus spicatis lateralibus. ff^iltd.sp. pi. 1 . p. 787- Icon. Fl. dan. 445. Lam. illuslr. g4.f. 1 . On dry slate-hills : New York to Virginia, rare. In* troduced from Europe ? (J . July — Sept. v. v. 157. HELIOTROPIUM. Gtn. f>L 239. 1. H. foliis cordato-ovatis acutis scabriusculis, spicis soli* tariis, fructibus bifidis. IVilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 740. Icon. Pluk. phyt. t. 2Q5.f. 4. On road sides : Virginia to Carolina, rare. O • June ,^ —Aug. v.v, ,i,. -...' 'V :•■ " " 158. PULMONARI H.. Gen. pi. 244. l.P. gl^ra, erecta ; foliis lanceolato*ovatis obtusiusculis, floribus fasciculato-terminalibus, coroUis calyce mult* longioribus.— »^j7/rf. sp. pi. 1. p. 76q. ,., Icon. Mill. ic. 212. 60/. mag. 160. ■m fiMTAHDKiA MOH001V1A. fulmonariti. 131 On gravelly shores of riven : Pcnsylvania to Carolina. "V , March — May. v. v. Flowers beautiful blue. 3. P. subhirsuta, erecta ; foliis ovato-oblongis acuminatis, paniculata. flo' j,.-^. •■■ , ■-M*vl:_.jt,: reNTANDRiA MOKOOYNiA. Lycojwis. Icon. Fl. dan. 435. Engl. lot. Q38. Lam. illustr. t 92. Infields: Pcnsylvaiiia to V^irgiiiia. Probably iiUiMdaced. O . June, July. v. v. Flowers blue. 2. li. puRtra, hispidissima ; foliis inferioribus 9patImIal"H,su- perioiibus lineari-oblongis inteserrimis, racemis soii- tariis, Horibus pedunculatis, — If^iild. sp. pi. 1 p. 781 • In dry woods ami on road sides : Fensylvania to Virginia. O.May — July. v. v. Flowers white, very small. 133 virginua. 163. CYNOGLOSSUM. Gen. pi. 243. officinale. syli'aticuvi. 1. C. mollissime pubescens; foiiis lato-laticeolatis sessilibus, racemis panicuiails. — IVilld. sfi. pi. 1. p. 760. Icon. Curt. loud. 4. t \6. Bot mag. In dry woods, in the lime-stone countries, frequent. (J . June, July, v, v. Flowers brownish-red. 2. C. nudiusculum; foiiis spathulato.lanceo'atis lucidis snb- tus scabris. racemis sparsis. Smith fl. brit. 1. p. 2lCi. C. virginicum. Willd. sp.pl. X.p.jQO. Icon. Engl. lot. 1642. In similar situations in Virginia. lanceolatii. Willd.sp. pi. I. p. 747. In fields and shady woods : New York, Pensylvania, &c. O. June, July, v. v. Flowers pale blue, very small. 3, M. pilosum ; seminibus aculeato-glochidibus, foliis ovato« lanceolatis acurainatis, rapemis divaricatis. — ff^illd. sp. pi. I. p. 74b. In dry open woods : Virginia, Carolina, &c. ©. June, July. V. V. Fbwers small, pale blue ; leaves large. 4. M. hispidum ) seminibus aculeis glocbidibus, foliis li- neari-oblongis, caule stride raraosissirao. — IVilld. sp. pi. l.p. 749. On way sides and among rubbish : Canada to Virginia. e < May — Aug. v. v. Flowers blue. 165. HYDROPHYLLUM. Gen. pi. 167, uppendicula' 1. H. hirsutissimum; foliis radicalibus subpinnatifidis, cau< turn. linis sublobato-angulosis, calycis sinubus appendicula- tis, fasciculis floruui subpaniculatis.- A/icA.^. atner. 1. p. 134. On shady rocks, near springs : Virginia, near Harper's Ferry, Tennassee, &c. 11 . May. v. v. Flowers pale blue; the calyx extremely hispid, and almost the length of the corolla. virginicum. 2. H. glabriusculpm j foliis pinnatifidis pinnatisque, laciniii ovali-lanceolatis inciso-serratis, fasciculis florum coa- glomeratis. — IVilld. sp. pi. I. p. 814. Icon. Lam. illustr. t. QJ.f. I. In shady rocky situations: Canada to Carolina. %. May, June. v. v. Flowers beautiful blue. canadense, 3. H. hirsutum; foliis lobato«angulosis, fasciculis florum confertis. — lVilld.sp.pl. I. p. 815. Icon. Lam. illustr. t. g7. f. 2. On wet rocks and shady mountains : Canada to Pensyl. vania. IZ. June, July., v. v. Flowers white, shaded "with purple. Uneare. 4, H. pilosum ; foliis linearibus, racemis eloi f^atis. On the banks of the Missouri. M. Lewis % . April. V. s, in Herb. Lewis. racemosa. FENTAHORIA MONOOYMA. ' ■''■■'■ IM 166. ANAGALLIS. Gen. pi. 270. 1. A, foliis ovatis subtus punctatis, caule procambente. arvemis. Smith Jl. hrit. 1 . p. 230. Willd. sp. pi. 1 . /». 821 . Icon. Engl. hot. 529. FL dan. 88. Id cultivated grounds : Pemylvaiiia to Virginia j intro- duced from £ut ope ? O • June, July. v. v. Flowers mimAi >.'■'• ■ » , ■ ■ 1 I'll''' > : , * , v "1 167. LYSlkACHIA. Gen. pi. 269. ' 1. L. glaberrima, ramulosa j foliis oppositis verticillatisque angusHfolia, longo-linearibns punctatis, racemo terminali brevi, laciniis coroUae oblongis,— MicA.^. amer. I. p. 128. In Lower Carolina. Michaux. 1/. +. Flowers yeliow, as the other species, very small. 2. L. glaberrima, elata ; foliis ovali-lanceolatis oppositis punctatis, racemo terminali longissimo laxo, laciniis corollae oblongo-ovalibus. — Mkh.Jl.amer. 1. p. 128. L. vulgaris. IVdlt.Jl. car. p. 92. L. stricta. Ait. kew. 1. p. I99. L. bulbifera. Bol. mug. 104. Icon. hot. mag. 104. Pluk. aim. t. 423./. 4. In wet meadows, on the side of ditches : Canada to Virginia. "U • July, Aug. v. v. This species is fre- quently found viviparous, having oblong bulbs in the axillae of the leaves ; but this is not a general case. 3. L. glabra ; caule simp'iicissimo punctate, foliis oppositis sessilibus late-lanceolatis acutis punctatis, pedunculis lateralibus elongatis, tioribus capital is coiigestis. L. thvrsiflora ? Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. 127. In salt-marshes, near New York. 1/ . June, July. v.v. Though nearly approaching 10 L. thyrs\)iora., it is cer« tainly a distinct species. A. L. pubescens ; foliis subsessilibus quaternis quinisque ovalibus acuminatis punctatis, pedunculis quaternis unifloris, corollae laciniis ovalibus integris. — JVilld. sp.pl. I. p. 818. L. punctata, IVull.fl. car. p. 92. Icon. Pluk. aim. t. 428. J. 4. Lam. illustr. t. lOl.f. 2. In dry woods : Canada to Carolina. 1/ . June, July. V. V. It varies sometimes with smooth leaves and verticillated flowers. 5. L. glaberrima, ramosissima ; foliis oppositis sessilibus li- longifolia. capitata. quadrifoUa, 136. PENTANORiA MONOGYNiA. Lysimachia. nearibus longissimis : superioribus quaternis^ peuun- culis quaternis unlfloris, coroUaj laciiiiis ovatis acumi- ...■.., 4 r» natis serrulatis. L. quadriflora. Bot. mag. 660. In wet woods, near ponds : Pensylvania to Virginia. 11 • June— Aug. v. v. A handsome plant, with showy flowers, heterophylla. 6. L. glabra, gracilis ; foliis oppositis linearibus sessilibns, basi ciliatis, imis suborbiculatis brevi-petiolatis, flori- bus cernuis. Mich.Jl. amer. 1 , p. \2J. . . Icon. Pl.uk. aim. t. 333. f. 1. '■' ^'' In wet meadows : Virginia to Georgia ; rare. 'l/.July. V. V. Flowers resembling those of L. cHiata. 7- L. glabra j foliis oppositis petiolatis lanceolatis utrinque hylrida. ciliala. acutis, petiolis ciliatis, floribus cernuis, corollis calyce brevioribus : laciniis crenulatis. — Alich. Ji. amer. 1. p. 126. L. ciliata. Wult.Jl. car. p.Q2. ' L. angustifolia. Lam. illustr. 1. p. 440. On banks of rivers, where the tide overflows : Pensyl- vania to Carolina j rare. % . June — Aug. v. v. , L. subpubescens ; foliis oppositis longe petiolatis, sub- cordato-ovalibus margine pubescentibus, petiolis cilia- tis, pedicellis subgeminis, fluribus cernuis, corollse laciniis rotundatis, acuminatis crenatis. — Mich, Ji. amer. 1. p. 126. Icon. Witlth. horl. I. 12. ' In shady woods, in rich soil. 11 . June — Aug. t). v. I \ 168. DODECATHEON. .Gen. pi. 26l. Meadia. 1. D. foliis oblongo-ovalibus repando-dentatis, umbellis multifloris laxis, bracteis ovaltbus. — Willd. sp.pl. 1. p. 808. Icon. Bot. mag. 12. Lam. illustr. t. QQ. On river sides, in rocky .shady .situations : Pensylvania to Virginia, and on the Missouri. l/.May. v. v. Flowers extremely handsome, purple. integr'foliumi 2. D. fol'is subspatlmlatis integerrimis, umbeilis paucifloris striciis, brdcteid linearibus. Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 123. Icon Pluk. aim. I. 79. f. 6. In the Allegany mountains, in shady woods near rivers. 11 . June. V, V, Flowers pale blue, smaller than tiie former species. PENTANnniA MOMOGYNIA. 137 IS 1. IS 13. 'S. \ '' 169. PRIMULA. Gen,pl.25S. " l.P, gusilla, glabra 5 foliis o' i-spathulatis subdentatis, mhtassimca. 44^po elongate, umbella paaciflora, corollae limbo re- ^exo, laciniis cuneato-oblongis obtuse bifidis, capsula oblonga exerta. Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 124. On lake Mislassms, and Hudson's Bay. Michaux. )/ . + . 170. ANDROSACE. Gen. pi 257. ■ 1 1. A. tenuissime p'ubescens ; foliis involucrisve oblongo- spathulatis integeriimis, perianthiis angulatis, capsulis calyce brevioribus. On the banks of the Missouri. Nullall. Q. v. s. in Herb. Nultall. Approaches near to A. elorigata, ac- cording to specimens of Pallas's in the Herbarium of A. B. Lambert, Esq. 171. SABBATIA. jidanson. Paratl. lond. t. 32. 1. S. debilis; ramis laxiselongatis l-floris, toliis lineari-eilin- ticis.calycis laciniis linearibus corollain subaet|uantibus, laciniis corollas obovatis, caule angulato, — Parad. land. t. 32. Chironia gracilis. Mich Ji. amer. 1. p. 146. Chironia campanulata. Linn. sp. pi. 2J2. In wet pastures, on the banks of rivers : Canada. Kahn. Pensylvania to Carolina. ^ . July, Aug. v. v. Flowers rose-coloured, segments of the corolla obovate. 2. S. erecta j ramis dichotomis elongatis l-floris, foliis lan- ceolatis acutis, calyce subulato corollae semibreviore, laciniis corollae obovatis, caule tereti. Icon. Barlram ic. ined. t, 13. in Muscco Banksia?io. In salt marshes: New York, New Jersey, &c. floribus^— 13-partiti8 amplioribus, laciniis calycis li- nearibus corolise brevioribus. Chironia chloroides. Mich.Jl. amer. \.p. 14/. Chironia dodecandra. Walt.fl. car. gs. Chlora dodecandra. Linn. syst. veg. 2gg. In bogs : New York to Carolina. ^ . Aug. f3ept. 1;. v. Flowers rose-coloured, large. 6. S. erecta ; foliis lanceolato-linearibus, panicula multi- flora brachiata subfastigiata, calyce subulato corolla triplo-breviore, caule quadrangulo. Chironia paniculata. Mich,.fl. amer. 1. p. 146. Swertia difformis. IFilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 1330. . a. S. foliis brevi-ovatis, paniculis pauciHoris. Chironia lanceolatr. Walt.fl, car. 95. /3. S. foliis linearibus, panicula corymbosa muhiflora. In bogs and cedar swamps : New Jersey and Carolina. 1/ . July, Aug. V. V. Flowers white 1 his certainly is the long lost Swertia difformis, as the specimens in the Herbarium of Clayton, now in possession of Sir Juseph Banks, sufficiently prove. 172. HOTTONIA. Gen. pi. 265. l.H. floribus verticillatis subsessilibus, caule genlculato, geniculis inflatis. Wdld. sp. pi. 1. p. 812. In stagnant waters of New Jersey and Virginia. 11 . July. V. V. Whether this Is only an accidental va- riety or a distinct species, I cannot now deride ; but certainly the habit of the plant, as well as its smaller flowers, indicate that it may, by further examiuatiun, turn out a new species. ^?5IP. PHNTANSKIA MONOOYMItt. 19^ 173. MENYANTHES. Gen pL 299. I . M. foliis ternatis, tf^illd. sp. pi. \. p. 811. trifoUata. Icon. Engl. bot. 4g5. Fl. dan. 541. Lam. illustr. t. 100. /• I- In bogs and stagnant waters : New Jersey, Virginia, Ca- nada. If. . June, July. v. v. Flowers pale red, very handsome. 174. VILLARSIA. Gmel. syst. veg. 447. 1 . V. foliis reniformibus subpeltatis, subtus lacunosis na- lacunosa. tantibus, petiolis floriferis, coroUis glabris. Feat, choix de plant, p 9. V. aquatica. Gmel. syst. veg. 447. Menyanihes trachysperma. Mkh.Jl. amer. I. p. 126. ./Vnonymob aquatica. Walt.Jl, amer. 109. in ponds and lakes, floating : New Jersey to Carolina. '^> June, July. v.\>. Flowers white. 175. SPIGELIA. Gen. pi 272. J, S. caule tetragono, foliis omnibus opposltis. Willd. marilandica. Icon. Bot. mag. 80. On the edges of woods, in rich moist soil : Maryland to Carolina. 11 . July, Aug. v. v. A beautiful peren- nial, with large scarlet flowers. The roots are sold, under the name of Worm-grass or Pink-root, in the shops, and are really a most excellent medicine for phiidren, when troubled with worms. 176. OPHIORRHIZA. Gen. pi. 273. 1. O. caule acutangulo, foliis sessilibus, cyma longius pe- dunculata. Mich. Jl. amer. 1. p. 148. Willd. sp. pi. I. p. 826. Cynoctonum sessilifolium. Gmel. syst. veg. 443. Anonymos sessilifolia. Walt.Ji. cor. ]08. /B.C. petiolatum. Gmel. & Anonymos peliolata. Walt, Icon. Swartzobs. t.'6.f. 2. Lam. illustr. t. \OJ.f. 1. In dry gravelly Helds, on wood sides : Lower Virginia to Carolina. 1/ . July. v. v. Flowers pale blue, small. I strongly suspect that Swartz's plant and Michaux's are two distinct species. 1 1 ■4 I Milreola. 140 FENTANDKIA MONOOYNIA. heterophylla 177. PHACELIA. Jtiss. Gen. pi 144. hipinnatifida. 1. P. erecta; foliis pinnatifidis, laciniis inciso-fobatis, race- mis plerumque bifidis oblongis multifloris, laciniis co> lollaeintegerrimis.— il/icA.^. amer. l.p. 134. Icon. /. c. t. 16. In the western countries, principally on the Allegany mountains : Pensylvania to Virginia. May, June. v. v. Flowers blue. , '^. erecta, hispida ; foliis petiolatis pinnatifidis, laciniis lanceolatis integerrimis nervosis : imparl elongata : floralibus simplicibus lanceolatis petiolatis, racemis bl- fidis d<^nsiiloris, laciniis coroUae integerrimis. On dry hills on the banks of the K'ooskoosky. M. Lewis. (J . June, July. v. s. in Herb. Lewis. Flowers pale blue. Caulis erectus, ramosus : rami elongati. Folia petiolata : inferiora pinnatilida : laciniis lateralibus lanceolatis, 1-2-jugis : lacinia terminali longo-lanceolata : supe- riors et ramea simplicia, lanceolata. Petioli margi- nati. iJacemi terrainales pedunculati dicliotomi, nyi- rales, secundi. Pedictlli hrev\s6\m\. Ca/yx laciniis line- aribus. Corolla subcampanulata , calyce duplo Ic^ngior : laciniis oblongis, obtusis, integerrimis. Fi/amenta coroilae duplo lungiora. Stylus staminibus longior, bifiiius. Jimbriata. 3. P. assurgens, piiosa ; foliis sessilibus pinnatifidis : laciniis lanceolatis acutis integris supra hispido>pilosis, subtus glabris : racemis solitariis, pedicellis elongatis, laciniis coroilae ciliato-fimbriatis. — Alich. Ji. amer. 1. p. 134. excl, syn. Pluk. On high mountains in Carolina. Michaux. Near Har- per's Firry, on the Potowmac 3 collected by myself. 0. May, June. v. v. Flowers beautiful blue. Michaux mentions white flowers, which I consider a mistake, though there may be a wh'te vari'^ty, parviflora. 4. P. diffusa, pubescens ; foliis iubsessilibus pinnatifidis : laciniis oblongis ubtusiusculis integi is, racemi olita. riis, pedicellis brevibus, laciniis coroilae rutundatis in- tegerrimis. Polemoniiim foliis inferioribus hastatis, superioribus lan- ceolatis. Gronov.Jl. virg. p. 29. Polemonium dubium. initd.sp.pl. 1, p. 887. Icon. Pluk. aim. t. 245./. 5. ^ PENTANDRIA MONOGYNIA. Phacelia. On rocks, near Harper's Ferry, on the Potowmac. ©. May. V. V. Flowers pale blue, not one fourth the size of (he former species. -v^jr ' 178. ELLISIA. Gen.pl. 26Q. , Elli'sia. lVil[d.sp,pl.\.p 815. Icon. Lam. illustf. t.g?. Morio.h'ist.3. s. 11. t.28.f.3. On the banks off the Potowmac : Virginia. 0 . May, June. V. V. Flowers white, very nmall. ,^.t m ^yctelea. 179. DATURA. Gen.pl. 332. J . D. perlcarpiis spinosis erectis ovatis, folils ovatis glabris. Stramonium. WiUd.sp.pl.l.p. 1008. Icon. Fl. dan. 436. Engl, hot. 1288. Lam. illustr. 123. Among rubbish and on road sides : common. Oi June, July. V. V. Flowers white. • ..^j,- 2. D. perirarpils spinosis erectis ovatis, foliis cordatis glabris Tatula, dentatis. IVilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 1008. On road sides ; not so frequent as the former. Q . Junej July. V. V. P'lowers blue. , , , ^ * 180. HYOSCYAMUS, Cen.pl. 333. ' " 1. H. foliis amplexicaulibus sinuatis, floribus sessilibus. nlger, mild.sp.pl. 1. p. 1010. ^ .. ^ ,, Icon. Engl. Lot. 52. ' ' On way sides and among rubbish : Pensylvania, New York, near Oswego town, &c. Probably introduced from Europe. Q . June, July. v. v. Flowers yel- low, v/ilh purple veins. , , 181. NICOTIAN A. Gen. pi. 33i. , ' 1. N. foliis lanceolalo-ovatis sessilibus decurrentibus, (lo- Talacum, ribus paniculatis acutis. IVilld. sp. pi. 1, p. 10J4. Icon. Blackw. I. 146. Lam.illusir. W'i. In cultivated grounds, frequently found in a wild state ; introduced, ©.July. v. v. Flowers red. 2. N. foliis oblongo-ovatis petiolatis, floribus in summitate quadrivalvis, ramulorum sparsis solitariis, corollis infundibuliformi- bus, laciniis oblongis acutiusculis, capsulis subglobosis 4-valv;bus. Cultivated and spontaneous on the Missouri ; principally amoUii; the Mandan and Ricara nations. ©.July. V V i V. s. in Herb. Lewis, vec now Nutlall. Flowers white, with a tinge of blue. I'he tobacco prepared jif iwo Tkapnu. Lychnitis, JSlattaria. Clayioni Septum. rBNTANDKIA MOROOTKIA. Nicotiaoa. from it is excelltnit. The most delicate tobacco i» pre^ ; pared by the Indians from the dried flowers. 182. VERBASCUM. Gen. pi. 331. l.V. foliis decurrentibus utrinque tomeotosis, catsle sitn* plici. Willd. sp. pi. I. p. lOOl. Icon. Engl. hot. 549. Fl. dan. 631. On road sides and in neglected fields ; common : proba* bly intfoduced. ^ . July, Aug. v. v. A singular circumstance frequently struck my attention, respect- ing this plant, as it appears in great abundance in fields newly cleared and burnt in the most remote part of the country, where sometimes not a plant of it is found within the compass of more than a hun- dred miles. How the seed is brought there I cannot imagine. 2. V. foliis ovatis acutis crenatis subtus tomentoso-incanis, spicis laxis lateralibus et terminalibus. — lVilld.sp. pi. 1 . p. 1003. Icon. Fl. dan. 586. On the b'jnks of the Delaware near Philadelphia. c7 • June, July. v. v. Flowers yellow, as all the rest here mentioned, smaller than the former species, 3. V. foliis amplexicaulibus obovato-oblongis serratis gla« bris, pedicellis solitariis unifloris. — Willi, sp, pi. 1. p. 1005. Icon. Engl. hot. 393. In fields and on road sides j frequent. (^ . June, July. V. V. Flowers yellow. There frequently occurs a va- riety with white flowers, which are larger and sweet scented. 4. V. foliis amplexicaulibus sublanceolato-oblougis : cauli' nis inciso-crenatis : crenis crenulatis, pedicellis solita- riis unifloris. — Mich. Jl. nmer. 1. p. 148. In woods and fields : Virginia to Carolina. ^ . June, July. V. V. Flowers yellow, and larger than the third species. 183. CALYSTEGIA. Brown fl. nov. hoH. p. 483. 1. C. volubilis } foliis sagittatis acutissimis : postice obtusis truncatisve integris, bracteis acutis calyce longioribus dimidio corolis brevioiibus, peJunculo angulato pe- tiolum superaate. Brown I. c. rsMTAMDRU NONooYMu. Calystegia. 143 l.p. 644. 158. uionepteCl. tomentosa. spithameea. Convolvulus Sepium. tfilld. sp. pi. Convolvulus repens. Linn. sp. pi. p. Brown. Convolvulus repens. Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. 137> Convolvulus lactescens foliis sngittatis^ radioe longa alba perenni. Gron.Ji. virg. p. 28. Icon. £n^/. ^^313. Fl. dan. 458. In hedges and buslies, sometimes trailing on the ground: Canada to Carolina. 11 . June, July. v. v. Flowers pale red, white with a red border or a beautiful crim< son, as figured in the Botanical Magazine, No. 732. 2. C. ereeta. tomentosa ; foliis oblongo-lanceolatis acunii- natis cordatis : postice obtusis, pediinculis uniiluris elongatis, bracteis ovatis acutis, laciniis calycis lan- ceolatis, caule inferne ilorifero. Convolvulus stans. Mick.Jl. amer. 1. p. 136. On dry rocky hills: Canada to Virginia; rare. 11. June, July. v. v. Flowers white, large. 3. C. ereeta, pubescens ; foliis subcordato-ovalibus obtusis, pedunculis unifloris foliis brevioribus, bracteis ovatis acutis, caule superne florifero. Convolvulus spithamaeus. IVilld. sp.pl. 1. p. 8/3. On dry hills : Pensylvania to Carolina ; rare. 21 . June, J^ily. V. V. Flowers white, 184. CONVOLVULUS. Gen. pi. 28?. 1 . C. humifusus, pubescens ; foliis lanceolato-oblongis line- trichosanthett aribus oblongisve obtusis mucronatis subsessilibus, pe> •: dunculis foliis longioribus 1 — 5-floris, corolla brevi campanulata, styio bipartite. — Mich. fi. amer. 1. p. 137. «. C. filiformis, suberectus ; foliis linearibus mucronatis, pedunculis patentissimis folio longioribus. Lam. illuslr. l./>. 453. C. aquaticus. Walt.fl. car. 94. jS. C. volubilis ; foliis obrongo-elMpticis obtusis mucronatis subsessilibus, pedunculis foliis longioribus subbiiloris. Lam. illustr. 1. p. 45g. C. humistratus. Walt.fl. car. p. 94. Icon. Pluk. aim. t. l6G.f. 4. In sandy woods ; Virginia to Georgia. O • June, July. V V. Flowers ' hite, small. 2. C. repens, tuberosa ; foliis cordatis hastatis anguloso-lo- Batatas* patent. tenellus. . m '% ' ii m »l'tusilolus. sagitlifoliiis. panduralus. arvensis. fentandru mon' gyktia. Convolvulus. batis quiiK^uenervibus glab isculis, pedunculis longis^ floribus fasciculatis, calycis glabri laciniis lanceoiatis acuminati'f, corolla campanulata.—^ A//cA. ^. awer. 1. p. 138. irUld. sp. 1)1. I. p. 853. Cultivated throughout America. % . July. v. v. Flowers white, red, .mil sometimes purple. Vid. Catesb. car. 2. /, do. There are a number of varieties, as is the case with most cultivated plants. 3. C. prostrafus.glaber; foliis crassis sinuato-lobatis, lobisro- tundato-obtusis : impari niajore emarginato, peduncu- lis unifloris, lacinii^ calycis oblongo-ovalibus, corolla brevi-campanulata. — Mich.fi. avier. 1. p. I3p On the sandy beach of Georgia and Florida. Michaiix. V. +. 4. C. volubilis, glaberrimus ; folii* oblongo sagittatis : sinu profundissimo: iiirlculissubacurainptis, pedunculis uni- floris, laciniis calycis rotundato-ovalibus, cor 11a in- fund.buliformi campanulata. — Mich.Jl.amer. I. p. 138. • C spt^ciosus. Walt. Jl. carp. g3. Icon. Calesb. car. 1. /. 35. In wet situations, among bushes : Virginia to Carolina. 1/ .June, July. v. v. Flowers of a beautiful rose-co- lour, large. 5. C. volubilis, pubtsjet's; foliis lato-cordatis integris loba- tisve j'-induriforuiibas, pedunculis longis, floribus fas- cicuiatii, (Vilytibas glabiis niuticis, corollis subulato- canip 'nuiaiis. Mkh.Ji, amer. 1 . p. 138. JFilld. sp. pL 1 . p. 850. Icon. DUl. e/lh. t. 85./. 99. " ' ' ' In sandy holds and among bushes : Canada to Carolina, ■l;!. June — Aug. v. v. Howers white, with a red b(>ttoin. There is a varietj with double flowers, cul- tivated in tl'e gardens of America, which is a singular rircumstance in this genus. The root in some in- stances grows to an enormous size ; I have seen one the thi' kiiess of a nan's thigh, and more than two feet long. Taken in the place of Jalap^ it has the same effect, only in a less degree. 6. C. volubilis, glaber ; foliis sagittatis utrinque acutis, pedunculis subunifloris, b'acteis u.inutis a flore remo- tis. Smilhfi. brit. 1, p. 23.i. Icon. Engl. lot. 312. Fl. dan. 45g. In meadows : Virginia, Gron. ,fl. virg. 27. l/.Junc, July. FI jrs rose-coluured. I never observed this «. i rRNTANDRtA MOMOOTKIA. ConVolvullU. species in any part of North America, and take it only on the authority ot Gronovius. 14^ v:' 185. IPOMCEA. Ge pi. 298. 1. 1, folii ; pinnalifidis linearibus, floribus subsolitariis, co- Quamoclit- roliis tubulosis. IVilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 87g. Icon. Bot. mag. 244. In cultivated grounds, near gardens : Virginia and Caro- lina. 0.July, Aijg. v.v. Flowers scarlet or whir"; a most delicate and handsome plant. 2. 1, pubescens j foliis cordatis acuminatis subang latis, pe- coccinetu dunculis sub-S-floris, calycibus aristatis, lorolHs tu- bulosis: limbo subintegro. — Mich.fl. arner. I. p. 140, Wiltd. sp.pl. I. p. 880. Icon. Bot. rep. t. 99. Bot. mag. 221. On banks of rivers : Virginia to Georgia, and Louisiana. 0 . June, July. v. v. Flowers yellowish-scarlet. 3. 1. caule, petiolis pedunculisque pilosissimis ; foliis gla- dissectm brii 7-p3''''fo-lobatis : laciniissinuatis, pedunculis uni- floris, iaciniis calycisovalibus, corollis camp iilatis. Icon. Jacq. korl, t. \5g. W Hid. phytog. 1. t. l.f. 3. Convolvulus dissectus. tyUtd.sp. pi. I. p. 664. Mick. Jl. amer. I. p. 13Q. On calcareous hills: Georgia and Florida. Michaux, "U. Vl . July. V. V. in Hortis. 4. I. glabriuscula ; foliis profunde sublanceoIato-3-lobis in- carolinat tegrisve, pedunculis subbifloris, Iaciniis calycis ovalt- lanceolatis pilosis, corollis brevibus, capsulis pilosis. Convolvulus carolinus. Mich.fl. amer. l.p, I3g. Icon, Catesb. car. t. 87 ? In hedges : Carolina. © . June — Aug. v. v. Flowers pale purple. 5. 1, glabra; foliis cordatis acuminatis scrobiculatis basi lacunosa. angulatis, pedunculis brevibus subunifloris, calycibus pilosis, corollis tubulosis brevibus, capsulis pilosis. — Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. 140. JVilld.sp.pl. l.p. 881. Icon. Dill. elth. t. sj.f. 102. In Carolina and Florida. Michaux. 0. June, July. V. V. Flowers white, with a purple rim. 6. 1. glaberrima; foliis cordatis integris seu angulatis, pe- Bonanox. dunculis 1 — S-floris, calycibus aristatis, corollis indi- visis : tubo longissimo. — Willd. sp. pi. 1 . p. 882. VOL. I. I. I li; IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) // ^^ >*4fe. 1.0 I.I US "^ m 1^ I4S 120 iS. 1.25 1 1.4 U4 ^ 6" — ► Photographic Sdences Corporation ,\ ,V •^ :\ \ 6^ '^ .> '%*■ 23 WEST MAIN STREiT WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 ^ 145 tamnlfol'ia. purpurea. Nil. ■irii citiosa. Jalapa, rSMTANDKIA MONOGYNIA. IpomOCa. Jcon. Bot.mag.t.752. Jacq. hort. 1. 1.36. ♦ ' On river sides: Carolina and Florida. 0. July> Aug. V. V. Flowers white, very large. 7. 1, hirsuta ; foliis cordatis acuminatis, floribus agfp'egato- capitat!.885. Icon. Dill. elth. /. 3 1 8./. 414. In hedges : Carolina, Q. July, Aug. v. v. in Hortis. ~' '. Flowers blue, very small. '6. T. pubescens ; foliis cordatis integrls, pedunculis 2—5- iioris : pedicellis cernuis incrassatis, laciniis calycit lanceolatis, capsulis glabris. Convolvu'v.,? purpureus. lVilld.sp.pl. \. p. S52. Icon. Boi.mag, \\3. About gardens, freq'.ient. ©.June — Aug. v. v. Flow- ers very variable in colour. 9 I. hirsuta ; foliis ventricoso-trilobis, pedunculis brevibui 1-2-floris, bracteis subulatis, ^.-alycibus villosissimis longissime acuminatis. Convolvulus Nil. IViltd. sp. pi. 1. p.85l. Mick. Jl. amer. 1. p. 139. Icon Bot mag. t. i88. Dill. elth. I. 60. f. gi el 92. Near gardens and in hedges, on river sides : Virginia to Carolina. ©.June — Aug. v. v. Flowers beautiful ' pale blue, only open early in the morning, from which it has been called Aforniff^-g/ory. \' ^• 10. I. glabra ; foliis eximie cordatis margine subciliatis, pe- dunculis longis unifloris, calycis ebracteati laciniig lato-ovalibusobtusis, corollis tubulato>campanulalis. Convolvulus ciliosus. Mich.Jl. amer. I . p. 137. Near Knoxville in Tennussee. Michaux. +. 11. 1, pubescens; foliis cordatis integris lobaiisque plicato- , rugosis subtus subtomentosis, pedunculis I — 3-floris, '*' foliolis calycis oValibus m-Uicis, corollis campanulatls, seminibus prolixe lanuginosis, radice crassissimo. Convolvulus Jaln|}a. JVilld. sp. pL \. p.StiO. Ipomociiniacrorbiza. Mick. ji. amer. I. p. ] 41. Icon. Des/ont. in ann. inus. hist. not. 2. t. 40 et 41. Near the sea shore of Georgia and Florida. Tl . June, July. V. V. Flowers white, very large. Obs. — This very interesting plant was first discovered in Georgia by Michaux. After this I frequently have rneived scr'ds and roots ftom Georgia myself; but i.e. to PBMTANDEIA- Mo'ltOOTNU. IpomCfea. U?* lUtledid I suspect it to be the trus Convolvulut Ja- .,.,\, , . lapa, till two circumstances convinced me thereof. The first was seeing a paper on this subject in the Art' nates du Museum d' Histoire Nalurelte, by Desfoataines j i and the other^ on seeing the living plant recently raised out of a collection of seeds brought from Mex- ico, io possession of A. B. Lambert, Esq., which in every respect proved to be Convolvulus Jalapa of Linnaeus, as well as Ifiomcea macrorhiza of Michaux, with only the small difference of colour, which was a light purple : but this is of no consequence in this family of plants. 1 86. C ANTU A. Juss. gen. pi. 1 52. , C. glabriuscula ; folifs pinnatifidis, floribus terminalibus coronopifoUa. laxe racemosis pedunculatis, laciniis corollae aniplis ' Bubrotundis brevi-acuminatis, stylo e&erto. — IVilld^ sp.pl. i.p.ajg. Polemonium rubrum. Linn. sp. pi. id. 3. p. 231 . Tponioea rubra. Linn.syst.veg.ljl. Ipomopsis elegans. Mich.fl. amer. I. p. 142.' Gilia coronopifolia. Pers. ench. 1. p. 187. Icon. Bot. rep. A\5. Exot. bot. \3. Dill. ellk. t.1A\. /.312. On river sides, in sandy soil : Carolina. $ . June, Juiy. V. V. Flowers beautiful red. 2. C. pubescens ; foliis tclnuissime pinnatifidis, floribus ter- minalibus lateralibusque aggregato-subcapitatis subses- silibus, laciniis corollae angustatis oblcngis sensim acu- tis, stylo incluso brevissimo. On the banks of the Mississippi. M. Lewis. ^ . June. V. s. in Herb, Lewis. Flowers scarlet, more slender than the former species { the segment of the corolla not spreading, but erect, and small in proportion to the tube. aggregata. ine, sred lave I but. 187. DIAPENSIA. Gen. pi 255. 1. D. foliis spathulatis glabris, antheris obliquis muticis. Sal\ib.parad.lond. \0A. D. lapponica. lyUld.sp. pi. l.p.jgs. -, -":,. u h Icon. jP/. dart. 47. Bo/, majf. 1108. On the highest mountains, among moss : New Hartip' shire, if. . May—July. v. s. in Herb. Prof. Peck. Flowers white. • L2 obtusifolia. W 4 148 cuneifolia. pkntandria monootnia. Diapensia. 2. D. foiiii: Ipnceolato-cuneatis inferne pube8centibn plant oribus culatis, •Mich. PBNTANDIU MONOOYNU. PbloX. 149 In sliady wet places, mossy woods, among Sphagnum : Carolina. Micliaux. %. +. Flowers purple, large. J. P. erecta; caule scabro maculato, foliis oblongo-lanceo- maculata. Jatis glabris margtne asperis, panicula oblonga confer- tiflora, coroUx laciniis rotundatis, dentibus calycinis acutis recurvatis. — If^illd. sp. pi. I. p. 840. Icon. Jacg. horl. t, 127. In wet meadows*: New England to Carolina. V.July, Aug. V. V. Flowers purplisli-violct or purple ; stein^ .spotted with brown dots. 0. P. erecta ; caule glaberrimo immsculato, foliis ovato- suaveolens. lanceolatis undique laevibus, raccmo paniculato, corol- lae laciniis rotundatis, dentibus cnlycinis lanceolatis acutis erectiusculis. — fVilld. sp. pi. I. p. 840. In meadows : Canada to Virginia. 1/ . July, Aug. v. v. Flowers white, sweet-scented j plant not so tall as the foregoing species. ,. ".'..,,,. 7. P. erecta ; caule pubescente, foliis ovato-lanceolatis Carolina. Ixvibus, corymbis subfastigiatis, ramulis subtrifl()ris, corotlae laciniis rotundatis, dentibus calycis glabri Ian- ceolatis erectis. — IVilld. sp.pl. 1. />. 841. ,. , P. triflora ? Mich, ft, amer. I. p. 143. Icon. Bot.mag. 1344. Mart. dec. 1. t. 10. In sandy wet meadows : Carolina. 'V.July — Sept. v. v. Flowers beautiful pale purple, the size of P. suave- olens. 8. P. caespitosa, assurgens, glabra ; foliis lineari-lanceolatis glalerrima. laevibus, corymbo terniinali subfastigiato, corollae la- ciniis rotundatis, dentibus calycis mucronatis.— inild. .sp.pl. I. p. 641. Icon. Dill, elth.t.l&i.j: 202} In wet meadows of Lower Carolina, and on the moun- tains of Virginia. V • June— Aug. v. v. Flowers deep purple. 9. P. erecta, glabra, frutescens, ramosissima ; foliis linear!- speciosa. bus, superiuribus alternis basi dilatatis, racemis pa- niculato-corymbosis, corolla: laciniis cuneato-oblongis emarginatis, dentibus calycis subulatis tubum sequan- tibus. On the plains of Columbia. M. Lewis. T^ . May, June. V. s. in Herb, Lewis. Flowers white, with a red or purple centre, similar to those of Finca rosea, var. all'a. They appear in such abundance, that they cover ■ the whole shrub. .^:-: IJO aristata. TENTANDBIA MONOOTNIA. PbloX. virens. canescens. pilosa. amcena. 10. P. debilis, erecta, viscidnlo-pubescens ; foliis ]ineari« lanceolatis, panicula laxa fastigiata, pedicellis subge* niinatis, corolla: laciniis obovalibus : tuho curvato pu« ,.,^ bescente, dentibas calycinis longissimis subulatis.— Mich.Ji. amer. 1. p. 144. P. pilosa. Bot. mag. 1307 ^ a. corolla roseo-purpurasceiite. /3. corolla albido-rosea. in sandy fields : I'ensylvania to Carolina. "V. May— July. V. V. Flowers red, or sometimes white. 11. p. humilis, decumbens, pubesceusj foliis lineari-lan- ceolatis brevibus asperiusculis : summitatibus subses- ^j^_ siliter fasciculifloris, coroll« laciniis rotundato-obtu- sis : tubo stricto glabro, dentlbus calycis subulato- acuminatis. Michfl. amer. 1. p. 145. Walt.Jl car. g6. Willd.sp.pl. i./),'840? Icon. Pluk. aim. t.g8f.\. |3. Bot. mag. 1308. In sandy fields : Carolina and on the mountahis of Georgia. "U. May— July. v. v. Flowers purple, someliines white, smaller than the foregoing species. Var. |3. is most likely only a luxuriant garden produc- tion of this species. divaricala. 12. P. humilis, decurabens, pubescens ; foliis ovali-lanceo- latis : superioribus alternts, ramulis divaricatis laxis paucifloris, coroUae laciniis subobcordalis, dentibus calycis snbulato-lhearibus. — WiUd.sp.pl. I. p. 84 i. Icon. Bot. mag. 1(J3. Mill. ic. t. 203. / 1. On the mountains : Pensylvania to Virginia. 1/ . May — July. V. V. Flowers purplish-blue j plant of low growth. 13. P. erecta, glabra ; foliis radicalibus ovatis acutis subcar- nosis ; cnulinis lanceolatis, corymbis subfastigialis, corolla laciniis undulatis retusis, dentibus calycis li- nearibus acutis. — Bot. mag. 528. Willd. .sp. pi. 1 . p. 842. Icon. Bot. mag. I. c. In North America. 11 . May — July. v. v. in Ilortis, Flowers beautiful reddish- purple. Stolonifcra. 14. P. reptanti-stolonifera, pubescens | foliis radicalibus spa* thiilBtu-obovHtis, caulinis ovali-lanceolatis, corymbo di- varicatim piiucifloro, corollae laciniis obovatis ; dcuti* bus calycis linearibus reflexis.— jBo/. mag. 563, p. reptaiis. Mich.Jl. amer, I. p. H4f ,".'. ■'.\ ovala. PKNTANDKIA MONOOrNIA. PbloX. Icon. Bot. mag. 563. In the high mountains of Virginia and Carolina, "il. June — Sept. v. v. Flowers blue, with a purple centre, very handsome. 15. P. caespitosa, candicanti-pubescens ; foliis linearibus pungentibus ciliatis, corymbis paucifloris : pedicellia f ; trifidis, corollae laciniis cuneatis emarginatis, dentibus caiycis subulatis tubo corollae vix brevioribus.— /fi/Zc/. sp. pi. I. p. S42. Icon. Bot. mag. 411. ., On dry sandy bills and rocks: New Jersey to Carolina. 7/ 'April — June. v. v. Flowers pink-coloured, with a handsome purple star in the centre. 16. P. cxspitosa, pubescens ; foliis fascicnlatis subulatis pungentibus ciliatis, pedicellis panels terminalibus sub' umbellatis, corolls laciniis cuneatis emarginatis, den- tibus caiycis subulatis tubo corollae triplo brevioribus. — TFilld. sp. pi 1 , p. 842. Icon. Bot. mag. 415. On rooks and barren sandy hills : Virginia to Carolina. 11 . May— July, v. v. Flowers pale rose-coloured, with a purple star in the centre. leg. POLEMONIUM. Gen. pi. 2Sg. i. P. foUis pinnatis septenis, floribus terminalibus nutanti- bus. IFilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 686. Icon. Mill. ic. 2. t. 20p. In the mountains, on the side of rich hills : Pansylvania to Carolina. If.. April, May. v. v. Flowers sky- blue i there is a variety with white flowers. 151 suhulata. setacea. W^' reptans. 1 90. AZALEA. Gen. pi. 277. , ■,, 1. A. subnudiflora ; foliis oblongis utrinque pubescentibus : adultis hirsutis, floribus amplis non viscosis, caiycis dentibus oblongis, corolla tubo hirsuto laciniis bre- viore.— AficA.j?. amer. \.p, 151. a. A. floribus flammeo-calendulaceis. /3. A. floribus croceis. Bot.mag..,, '" '' «. On the banks of the Savannah river, near Two-sisters, Michaux. On the Flint river, Georgia, &c. p. On the highest mountains of Virginia and Carolina. \l . April, May. i^. v. Fluweri of var. a. a beautiful calendulacea. flammea. crocea. * 1 15!2 '.J rSMTANORIA MOMOQTNIA. Azalca. ** flame colour, sometimes deep yellow mixed with ,^ scarlet, an in Jl/ir(i£<7u /a/apa; var. |3. bright yellow, ^ .t resembling ^. p»n; . May, June. v. v. Flowers rose- j . coloured. periclyme' 8. A.subnudiflora; foliis lanceolato-oblongis utrinque gla- noides. briusculis^ conoloribus, nervo supra lanuginoso, sub- tus setigero, margine ciltatis, floribus amplis non vircosis, tubo laciniis longiore, calycis denttbus brevi- bus ovali-subrotundis, staminibus longissime exertis. •—Mich.Jl. amer. \. p. \5\. u» m^ A. nudihura. WiUd. sp pi. 1. p. 831. corcinea. a. A. floribus coccineis, fpliis ianceulatis. Bot. mag. 160. rutilaiis. ^. A. floribus saturate rubris, cal)cibus roinutis. jiit. kew.l. p. 3 19. carnea. 7. A. floribus palliderubicundls, tubo basi rubro, calycibus foliaceis. .dit. I. c. fllba. ^. A. floribus albidis, calycibus mc'.iocnbus. Ait. I. c. papilionacea. s. A. floribus rubicundis : lacinia iplima alba, calycibus foliaceis. /lit. I. c. partita. |. A. Hoiibus carneis usque ad basin quinquepartitis. ylit I. c. 5 J .;;•» ; polyandra. ij. A. floribus roseis brevibus 10 — 20-andris. On the side of hills : Canada to Georgia. Var. a. near Savannah, Georgia. Var. ij. near Philadelphia, Pen- sylvania. fj . April— ^une. v. v. This beautiful " ^ shrub has a groat niapy varieties, besides the above- mentinneil, among which is one with double flowers ; but the \ar. ij. is the most remarkable. This variety proves clearly, that /Jzalea and Bhoilodeva'ron are ono genus, //. p/ocuml:ens excluded, as Rhododendron \^ "' "■■ ■ frequently found with less than ten, and all the species of Azalea with more than five slau}ina. itrlorescens, 4. A. tolinsiflcra ; foliis obovatis obtusiusculis utrinque gla* bijs subtus glaucis : nervo vix setigero, margine cilia- i r,' -'(•>: ilii.i FRNTANDKIA MOVOGYNIA. Azalefl. i ; tis, floribus magnis non vUcosis, tabo laciniis Ion- giore, calycibus (oliaceis : laciniis obloiigis aculia, fila- .r, meutis exertis. ^(,. A. arburea. Bart.calaL j; On rivulets, near the lilue mountains: Pensylvania. T; . ^i, May —July. V. V. — This beautiful «pt;cieb has, to my knowledge, not yet been introduced into the gardens. I have only seen it in its native place and in the gar- s den of \lr. John fiartrara, near Philadelphia, whose father introduced it many years ago. It rises fi'om ten to twenty feet high, and forms, with its elegant fo- , liage and large abundant rose-colopred flowers, the finest ornamental slirub I know. The flowers are not so much fiubescent as the rest of the other species; the scales of the flower-buds ^re large, yellowish* brown, surrounded with a fringed white border. 5- A. nudifiora: foliis oblongis utrinque tenuissime cano- pubescentibus : nervo non setigero, floribus parvis non viscosis : tubo laciniis vix longiore, calvcibus~bre- ' vissimis : lacinia unica lineari reliquis quadruplo lon- giore, filamentis exertis, raraulis piloso-hispidis. A. Dudiflorn bicolor. Ait.iew, l.p.Zig. Icon. Trcfv ehret. t. 48. On barren, sandy hills : Carolina and Georgia, f; . May, June. v. v. Flowers slender, and smaller than - . _y the rest, of a pale rose colour or nearly white, with a deep-red-coloured tube. 6, A. foliosiflora ; ramis bispidis, foliis oblongo-obovatis acutis utrinque glabris concoloribus : nervo setigero, / ■ ^. margine ciliatis, floribus viscosis : tubo laciniis duplo longiore, calycis deutibus brevissiiuis rotundatis, fl« lamentis corollae vix longioribus. — IVUtd. sp. pi. I. p. 831. In swamps and shady woods : Canada to Georgia. ^ . . ,, Ji'.ly, Aug. V. V. Flowers white, sweet-scented. There are a number of varieties and even intermediate ,; species between this and the A. periclymenoides. 7. A. foliosiflora ; ramis glabrinsculis, foliis parvis oblan- ceolatis submucronatis coriaceis utrinque glabris supra ■'■■ nitidis: nervo subtus setigero, margine revoluio-cilia- '' tis, floribus viscosis : tubo laciniis paulo longiore, ca« lycibus brevissimis, tilamentis exertis. In deep mossy gw»-nps on the mountains : New York to Virginia. Y;. June, July. v. v. Flowers white 153 .^ivtftt^ .ft.A'yUU licolor. VISCOSM. nitida. '' i1 \ 1 glauca. 8 •V: hUpida. ■^ rixTANOKiA MONOOYNU. Azalea. with a red tinge; leaves very dark green and shining ; they are smaller than in any other s{)ecies. A. foliosiflora ; ramulis hispidis, foUis oblanceolatis acu- tis utrinque glabris subtus glaacis : nervo setigero, margine ciliatis, floribus viscosissimis : tubo laciniis dupio longiore, calyce brevissimo, filamentis laciniis coroUs subfcquantibus.— Lam. illuslr. . p. 4Q3. A. viscosa floribunda. Ait. kew. \.p. 3\g. In swamps of a clayey soil : New £ngland to Virginia. Tj . June, July. v. v. Flowers white, very fragrant j the shrub lower than the rest, and flowering in great abundance. . A. foliosiflora ; rarois strictis hispidissimis; foliis longe lanceolatis : supra hispidis, subtus glabris ; utrinque glaucis : nervo setigero, margine ciliatis, floribus vis- cosissimis : tubo laciniis ampiis vix longiore, calycis dentibus oblongis rotnndatis, filamentis exertis. A. viscosa glauca. Ait. kew. 1. p. 319 ? On the borders of lakes on the highest part of the Blue mountains : New York and Pensylvania. T; . July, Aug. V. V. Flowers white with a red border, and a tinge of red on the tube, which makes them appear to be of a rose-colour before open. They have fre- f qaently ten stamina, as in var. i}. of ^. pertc/^menot- des. This shrub generally grows to the height of from ten to fifteen feet, very upright, and has a blueish appearance, by wliich it may be distinguished from all others at a great distance. pncumlens. 10. A. foliosiflora ; ramis diffuso-procumbentibus, foliis op- positis ellipticis glabris margine revolutis, corollis ' -> campanulatis glabris, filamentis inclusis sequalibus. — ■ I . lFilld.sp.pl. l.p.832. Icon. Fl. dan. g. Engl. bot. 665. u.;, ,, . :^ In the alpine regions of the White mountains. New Hampshire. Prof. Peck. On the Grandfather moun- i tain, Carolina. Lyon. Tj . July. v. s. in Herb. Peck, vec non Lyon. v. v. in Hortis. Flowers small, rose- coloured. This plant has so much aflinity to Ledajn buxifoUum, Ait. that I have scarcely been able to per- suade myself that they are distinct plants. Comparing specimens of different varieties of the latter, with those of A. procumbens from different countries, in the herbarium of A. B. Lambert, Esq. I could find no other distinction between both, than that of the kii - !. TENTANORIA MONOGTNIA. Azalca. 155 Ledum being an upright little shrub, with decandrous flowers which are white, whereas the present species has procumbent stems aiui pentandrous red flowers. It most rertainly ought to be taken from this genus, or else all the rest but this one united with Rhudo' dendron. 191. BUMELIA. Gen. pi. 1736. iTf."' A«il lycioides. redinata. 1. B. spinosa, erecta ; foliis deciduis lato-lanceolatis utrin- que glabris, pedunculis aggregatis uniHoris, laciniis corollae trifidis.— A/icA.,^. amer. I. p. 122. Sideroxylum lycioides. fVUId. sp. pi. I. p. IO9O. Sideroxylum laeve. If^alt. Jl. car. lOO. t Icon, buham. arb. 2. /. 6'8. Jn shady woods : Carolina and Georgia. "Vj . July, Aug. V. V. s. fl. A small tree, with minute greenish flowers. 2. B. spinosa, dumosa, diffuse reclinata ; ramis sterilibus divaricato-ramosis, foliis parvis obovalibus glaberrimis. Pers.syn. l.p. 23/. Sideroxylum reclinatum. Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. 122. Icon. Vent, choix de plant, t. 22 On the banks of rivers in Georgia. Michiux. ^. July, Aug. V. V. s.Jl. A small straggling shrub. ' 3. fi. subspinosa ; ramulis patentissimis pubescentibus, lanuginosa, foliis ovali-lanceolatis, supra glabris, subtus lanugino- sis. Pers. syn. 1. p. 23/. Sideroxylum lanuginosum. Mich., fl. amer. I. p. 122. Sideroxylum tenax. lPult.fi. car. 100. In wet copses of Georgia. Michaux. T2 • +• 4. B. subspinosa ; foliis cuneato-lanceolatis plerumque ob- tusis, subtus sericeo-nitentibus. Pers.syn. 1. p.237- WUld.sp.pl.l.p. 1085. Sideroxylum tenax. Linn. syst. veg. Sideroxylum sericeum. fVaU.fl. car. ] 00. Sideroxylum chrysophylloides. Mich.fl.amer. \.p. 123. In hedges and copses near the sea-coast of Carolina and Georgia, f; . June. v. v. A small tree ; leaves very handsome. 5. B. inermis j foliis sempervirentibus oblongo-lanceolatis utrinque acutis glabris subaculeato-serratis^ racemis axillaribus sessilibus multiiloris. On the banks of the Missouri. Nuttall T; . July. v. s, in Herb. Nuttall. Berries black, large. chrysophyl- loides. h ^ .;/ serrata 1^0 fKNTANORIA MONOOTNIA. Dulcamara. 192. SOLANUM. Gen.pl. 337. l.S.caule inermi fruticoto scandente, foliis cordatis gla- bris : superioribus auriculatis, corymbis uppoaitifoliis. Willd.sp.pl. I. p. 102S. Icon. Fl. dan. 607. ScKmidt art. 146. Engl. lot. 565. On banks of rivers, in hedges : Pensylvania. Barlram. .'■I v. I? . June, July, red. V. V, Flowers violet-blue : berries nigrum, E.virginicum. mammosum. . S. caule inermi herbaceo, ramis angulatis dentatis, foliis ovatis repar.dis glabris, racenqis distichis nutantibus. mild sp.pl. I. p. 1035. Icon. Dill. ellh. t. 27 5. f. 256. On cultivated grounds, common. Q . June — Aug. v. v. Flowers white ; berries black. , S. caule aculeato herbaceo, foliis cordatis angubto^lo- batis utrinque villosis aculeatis. Willd. sp. pi. 1. ' p. 1040. Icon. Merian. surin. t. 27. Pluk. aim. t. 226. f. I. On (he sea-coast of Virginia and Carolina. 0. June — Aug. V. V. Flowers pale blue j fruit yellow, shaped like a pear. virginianum. 4. S. caule erecto aculeato, foliis pinnatifidis undique acu- leatis, laciniis sinuatis obtusis, margine ciliatis, calyci- bus aculeatis. Wi/ld. sp.pl. I. p. \04 1. ' ' Icon. Dill. dth. t. 267. f. 346. Pluk. aim. t. 62. f. 3. On road sides and sandy fields : Virginia to Carolina. O.July, v.v. Flowers blue J berries small, green- ish-white. 5. S. caule aculeato annuo, foliis hastato-angulatis ncu< leis utrinque tectis, racemis laxis. JFilld. sp. pi. I . ' p. 1043. Icon. Dill. elth. 269./. 348. Jacq. ic. 2. t.331. On road sides and old fields : Virginia to Georgia. "U . June — Aug. v. v. Flowers large, pale blue ; fruit yellow. 6. S. caule aculeato annuo, foliis bipinnatifidis utrinque hirsuto-tomentosis aculeatisque : laciniis obtusiusculis, racemis lateralibus, antheris patulis corniformibus : infiroa maxima longitudine corollae, bacca subquadri- loculare calyce echinato inclusa. On the banks of the Missouri. Nuttall. O- Ju'y- v. s. in Htrb. Nuttall.; v. v. in Hortis. Flowers large, care .nense. heterandrum. I:..l- ', ftimitn PENTANDBIA MONOGTNIA. SolanaiH. tSf jrellow. This singular species of SolaHum is very nearly allied to S. comutum, Juss. in Annales de Mus. hist. nat. 3. p. 120. t. Q. and they probably will form - , ' .f a new genus, to which some other not properly ex- amined species may belong. ' 193. PHYSALIS. Gen. pi. 336. 1 . P. foliis geminis subcordato-ovalibus repandis obtusis sub- visco$a. tomentosis, caule herbaceo superne paniculate, caly- cibus fructiferis pubescentibus. < — IVilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 1021. Icon. Jac{/.hort.2. t. 136. Dill. elth. t. 10./ 10. On road sides and among rubbish : Pensylvania to Ca. rolina. 7/. July — Aug. v. v. Floyvers yellow j ber- ries viscous. 2. P. foliis quasi cordato-snborbiculatis acuminatis inaequa- obscura. liter dentatis, caule herbaceo divaricato-ramosissimo : ramis angulatis. — Mich.fl. amer. l.p. I4g. a. P. summitatibus petiolisque vix pubescentibus. glabra. P. angulata. Wall.Jl. car. 99. /3. P. viscido-pubescens. pubescens. In sandy fields of Lower Carolina. % . July, Aug. v. v. Flowers yellow, with brown spots and blueish an- thers. 3. P. foliis geminis ovali-lanceolatis subintegris, in petiolum lanceolata. sensim angustatis pubescentibus, caule herbaceo di- chotouio, calyce villoso. — Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. 149. In Tiower Carolina. Michaux. If. . July. v. t. in Herb. ^ Walt. 4. P. foliis ovatis subrepandis obtusis nudiusculis, caule pensylvanica. herbaceo ramnso, pedunculis solitariis petiolis paulo longioribus. — 1ViUd.sp.pl. l.p. \02\. . «• P. tomentosa. Wdlt.fl. car. 99 ? On road sides, among rubbish : Pensylvania to Carolina. % . June, July. v. v. Flowers entirely yellow. 5. P. foliis ovatis repando-dentatis glabris, caule herbaceo philadelphi' ramosissimo, pedunculis solitariis petiolo tnulto bre- ca. . vioribus. Lam. encycl. l.p. 10\. In dry places on river sides ; New England to Virginia. O.July, v.v. Flowers larger than the foregoing species, yellow, with brown stripes. a. P. foliis villoso-viscosis cordatis, caule herbaceo ramo> pubescens. ¥ 158 PBNTA'NDRtA 1I0N06TNIA. Pbjrsallft. sissimo, floribus solitariis pendulis, calycibus fructi^ feris subrctundo'globosis angulatis. fViUd. sp. pi. 1 . p. 1023. Icon. Fevil. peruv. S.t.l. On the sandy Rhores of CaroHua. Q. June, luly, v. v. Flowers yellow, witb brown spots ; berries round/ yellow. 194. NICANDRA. Juis. gen. pi. 140. :i physaloides. .STv ■i'ito Vakrandi. ■ -if-;;.* pulescens. 1 . Nicandra. Pers. syn.l.p.2lQ. Atropa physaloides. Willd. sp.pl. i.p. 1017. Calydermos erosus. Fl. peruv. 2. p. 44. ^ Icon. Fevil. peruv. 1. 16. In cultivated ground, near gardens ; Pensylvania to Vir- ginia; introduced. Q.Jaly, Aug. v. v. Flowers blue. ■ ■'-. • - ' - ' ^' igs. SAMOLtrS. Gen. pi. 394. I. S. foliis obovatis, racennis elongatis, pedicellis medio' bracteatis.— JVitld. sp. pi. 1 . p. gij. Icon. Fl.dan. 1 98. Engl, hot 703. In marshes and near springs : Canada to Carolina ; fre- quent. 11 . July, Aug. V, V. Flowers wnite, small. 1C)6. PINCkNEYA. Mich, fi.amer.l.p.103. 1. P. foliis ovalibus utrinque acutis subtus subtomentosis. Mich.fl. avier. I.p. 105. Icon. Mich. Let. 13. On the banks of the river St. Mar}', Georgia. I2 . July, Aug. V. V. Flowers blush-red, marked with pur. pie lines, in large clusters. Each flower has one of tiie divisions of the calyx grown out to a large white leaf, tinged with red, which makes this shrub highly orna- mental. It is only to be regretted, that it is very shy of cultivation. The small difference of its fruit from Cinchona only makes it excusable to keep it separate from that genus ; but I have no hesitation in saying, that if Pinckneya is not united with Cinchona, there will be some of the latter genus found belonging to Pinckneya. ..I amencant. 197. CAMPANULA. Gen.pl.eeg. I.e. glabra; foliis radicalibcu reniformi-cordatU crenatis ; rotundifolM cauiinis linearibas iategris* panicula laia paaciflora, floribut DUtaotibus. — IViUd. $p. pi. l.p.9Q2. j loon. f/. (/an. 855. Engl. bot. 906. On rocks on the banks of the Susquehanna and iu Ca- nada. ' % . July, Aug. V. V. Flowers azure blue, of . considerable size. "2. C. glabra ; caule erecto-flexuoso, lamulis confertis fo- JlexuosM. liosis, foliis lanceolatis subremote serratis, floribuo bre- ▼iler pedicellatis nutantibas. — Mich.fi. amer. 1 . p. \0Q. On high mountains : Virginia and Carolina. % . Aug. Sept. V. V. Flowers kmall, pale blue. 3. C. glabra, nittda, erecta $ foliis membranaceis remote divaricaia. serratis, paniaila ramulis subaphyllis divaricatis, flori- bus nutantibus. — Mich.fi.amer.l.p.lOg. On slate mountains in Virginia and Carolina. 1/ . July, . Aug. V. V, Flowers small, azure blue } a very grace- ful perennial. 4. C. glabra } foliis cordatis lanceolatisque serratis, petiolis inferioribus ciliatis, floribus axillaribus sessilibus, co- '"" roUis 5-partitis plants, stylis corolla longiortbus. ff^iltd. sp.pl. l.p. 898. In shady wet places : Pensylvania to Virginia. (J .June, July. V. V. Flowers small, pale blue, two or three in the axillae of the leaf, nearly sessile ; plant from two to three feet high. 5. C. glabriuscula, erecta ; foliis ovatO' lanceolatis in Ion- gum acumen desinentibus subserratis, spica fasciculato- multiflora, corollis subrotatis. — Mich. Jl. amer. 1. p. 108, C. nitida. jiit. hew. 1. p. 346. Icon. Dodart.mem. A. t. \S. On the high mountains of Pensylvania and Virginia. % . July, Aug. V, V. Flowers in size and colour re- semble the fourth species. 18. C. gracilis ; caule simplici aagulato : angulis foliorum- aparinoidet. que margine et nervo retrorsum aculeatis, foliis lineari- lanceolatis supra glabris, pedunculis paucis in summi- tate caulis flexuosis axillaribus unifloris filifurmibus. In low inundated meadows, generally in company with *■ ' ' Veronica scutellata : Pensylvania to Virginia. Q . ' July. V. V, Flowers small, pale blue. -• *. acuminata. M i\ •96 perfoliata. PBNTAHOXTA MdNooTNiA. Campanula. 7> C. caul^ sunplici erpcto, foliis cordatis crenatis amplexi- caulibus, floribus aullaribas sessilibus glointiratis. fff Hid. sp.pl. i.p.g\5. ^i^i C. aniplexicaulis. Mich. ft. amer. I, p. 108. Icon. Moris, hist. 2. s. 5. t. 2.f. 23. Barr. rar. t.l\33. ■: In cultivated grounds : comtnon from North to South. •Jw .0*Ma7 — Aug. v. V. Flowers small, pale blue. lil jS)U. 198. CHIOCOCCA. Gen. pi. 313. .•^\'.: ■i-^ff^'ihi 'j'- racemosa. 1. C. foliis ovato-oblongis acutis planis, racemis aiillaribus .^< pedunculatis simplicibus. — IVilld. xp. pi. 1 . p. gys. \^: Icon. Dill, elth.t. 228. f.2g5. Bot. rep. t. 284. On the sea-shore of Georgia and Florida. Michaux. 1; . July. V. V. Flowers yellowish-white. It appears to differ in some respects from the West Indian plant, ' ' but can be consideTcd nothing more than a variety. .?i:;U . ■ ••■> ■ 199. CAPRI FOLIUM. Juss. gen. pi. 235. senipervirens. l.C. spicae verticillis subnudis dist.:*itibus, corollis subae- qualibus : tubo superne ventricoso, foliis obovatis ova" \| tisque subtus glaucis : summis cdnnato-perfoliatis. — "" ITilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. 983. sub Lonicera. Icou. Bot, mag. 78 i. Schmidt arb. 104. /*'■ In stony dry woods : New York to Carolina. 1^ . May ,„_:,. '^i —-Aug. v.v. Flowers a beautiful scarlet outside and ^ yellow inside j there are several varieties of it, par- ticularly one with an almost upright stem. dliosum. 2. C. spicae verticillis approximato-capitatis subsessilibus, corollis subaequalibus : tubo hirsuto medio ventricoso, foliis subamplexicaulibus sessilibus petiolatisque ovatis subtus glaucis, margine conspicue iciliatis : summis connato-perfoliatis. .. !..'^ On the banks of the Kooskoosky'. M. Lewis. T; . * June. V. s. in Herb. Lewis. Flowers of a deep '■ yellow. Frascri. 3. C. spicae verlicillis capitatis, corollis subringentibus : laciiiiis oblongis obtusis, foliis ovatis subtus glaucis *! cartilagineo-mRrginntis : summis connato-perfoliatis. • " Lonicera flava. Bol. mag. \316. On the Paris mountains, South Carolina. Fraser. On the Catskill mountains, New York, &c. Tj . June, July. V. V. Flowers bright yellow. it : s. ( I L C I( l.X X' /3. bi Oi 5.'*, Oi vox.. I riNTANDBiA MovoGTMiA. Caprifolium. IJOI gratum. 4. C. spicae verticillis approxiroatii, coroUia ringentibut : tubo elongate, foliis perennantibus obovatis submu> cronatis subtus reticulato-venngis pallidioribus : sum- milt connato-perfoliatis.— ^t//d. ^. p/. 1. p. 984. *':» «Si*i«i3 perfolialum. angustifoH. urn. 202. DIERVILLA. ' Juss. gen, pi. 235. 1. D. pedunculis axillaribus et terniinalibus dichotomis tri> floris, foliis ovatis serratis acuminatis. D. Tournet'orfii. Mich. Jl. amer. 1. p. 107. ° D. humilis. Pen. syn, I. p. 214. ' Lonicera Diervilla. JVilld. sp. pi. 1 . p. q6q. i S" Icon. Schmidt art. 1 1 6. Duham. orb. t. 87. t On rocks and the highest mountains : Canada to Caro- t lina. T; . June, July. v. v. Flowers yellow ) fruit a brown dry capsule. There are a number of varie* ties, in respect to size, flowers and leaves. •'H. ^lUa ¥ ^°3 • TRIOST JM. Gen. pi 300. l.T. foliis ovalibus acuminatis connatis, floribus sessilibus verticillatis.— ^ft/Zrf.ijb. pi. l.p. ggo. : Icon. Dill. ellh. t. 293./. 378. * In rich rocky grounds, principally lime-stone soil : New t England to Carolina ; rare. % . June— Aug. v. v. Flowers and berries dark purple. 2. T. foliis ovali-lanceolatis subconnatis, pedundulis oppo- sitis unifloris, canle hispido. — lVilld.sp.pl. l.p. t)9l. T. minus. Mich. Jl. amer. 1. p. 107. • Icon. Pluk. alm.t. 104./. 2. ^' On the bordefv of woods, ia sandy soil : Virginia and Iff. s rs. ies the '. s. tri- iro- Vuit rie- ibus ew , v. 50- 9'. and PBWTAADRrA UOMOOTKIA. TriotteDOI. Carolina. % . June^ Joljr. v. v. Flowers and ber- ries yellow. * 204. BIBES. Gen.pl 3gO. I«i alHnervium. trifidum. rigens. 1. R. inermei foliis abbreviatis acute lobatis glabrinsculis : nervis albidis, racemis recurvatis, baccis glabris.— Mith.Jl.amer. l.p. 110. On lake Mistassins : Canada. Michaux. On the Cat- •kill mountains : New York, &c. T; . April, May. V. V. Flowers small, greenish'yellow ; berries red. 3. R. inerme ; foliis modice lobatis supra glabris subtus pubescentibus, ra' smis laxis pubescentibus, floribus , planiusculis, laciniis calycinis subtrifidis, petalis spa- thulaiis obtusis, baccis hirsutis.— A/icA. Jl. atner. 1. p. 110. In Canada. Michaux. On the Pensylvania mountains, ■y &c. Ij . April, May. v. v. Flowers greenish-yel- low ; petals purple ; berries red. 3. R. inerme ; ramis rectis, foliis acute lobatis dentatisque reticulato-rngosis subtus pubescentibus, racemis laxis rigascenti-erectis, baccis hispidulis.— JI/icA.Jl. amer. 1 . '"' '* "' p. 110. - * On lake Mistassins : Canada. Michaux. In the Pen- » sylvania mountains, &c. fi . May, June. v. v. Ber- ries red, erect as well as the flowers. 4. R. inerme j ramis reclinato-prostratis, foliis lobatis gla- proslratum briusculis : junioribus pubescentibus, racemib sub- erectis, calycibus planiusculis, petalis dehoideis, brae- . . : i' teis minutis, baccis hispidis. — L'Heril.stirp, l.p.3, R.giandalnsMva.jtit.kew.l.p.Al. v Icon. U Merit. I.e. t. 2. Schmidt arl.gs. In rocky moist places : Newfoundland, Canada, Pen- sylvauia. Tj . April, May. v. v. Flower* yellow tinged with red ; berries red. 5. R. inerme ; omnibus partibus pilis reitinoso-glandulosis tectum ; folii? 3 — 5-lobatis subrotundis, lacemis erec- tis, calycibus planiusculis, petalis obtuse-rhomboideis, . ' X bracteis linearibus pedicello longioribus, baccis hii- sutis. ^ On the mountains of North A merica. Eraser, fj . April, May. V. V. in Hort. Flowers green. 0. R. inerme ; omnibus pailibus pili* viscidis tectum ; foliis cordalis ubtuse-trilobis serratts, racemis erectls brevi- M 2 restttosum. ,m'j^y<'^^'\ f I I t /I ■ / 104 riNTANDKU MONOOTiriA. RibM. saHgutMum. nureum. rtenrvalum. 9- ^ Jioridum. but. calyclbuK tubulatii, petalii oblongin, bractrii lineirU*pa(lmlMiit itcdicello dupio breviuribut, gortni- nlbu!i hintutiii. On th49 il(>cky>mountain in Iho interior of North Ame- rica. Af. JUwh. I; . Juno, v, *. in Htrh. Lewis. rlimen large, ydlow ) the wliole plant cuvorrd with viiicoui hair. Thin ii|)eciei approocheii nenr to li. i^tnn- du/oium. Fl. prrvv 3. p 13. t2ii3.f.b. It d'itl'cra (Mincipnlly in the leave* l)eing equally lnl>ated, not lavitig (he niidille lobe projecting | iti long alendcr pedtcoh, and itH petaU. 7, K. incrmoi tolii* I'ordaiis trilobU lerratiM venono-lineatia ■uprii glabriii, •ubttm tonui loineiito albictiniilHiit, racenuH laxia pubciicentibu-ii|nithulatiii longitudine pedicello- runt, gerniinibuA hirsutis. On the C'uhtinbia rivor. A/. Letcif, Jj . March, v. s. in Hftb. Leu is. FlnwerH iHtautiful, of a blood red or purp)c ) brani'lio.H «)urplc. It approaches near to li nthnervium. Fi. ptruv,3.p. 12. / 2'A2.f, h. 8. R. iitermc, gluberrimum 1 foliiti Irihibis t lobiii divarira- tis inciso-piutci-donl;itis pctioio baiii ciliulo brevioribus, riiccmiji IiixIh densc^multittoris, calyribus lubulatii pe« diofllis longioribus : tul>u gracili : lacinii* oblongis obtusis, (Mttalis linearibus Inciiiiis calycis dupIo brevi- oribus, bracteis linraribus longitudine pedicellorum, baccis g'abris. On the banks or' the rivers Missouri and Columbia. i. M. Lewis, Ij . April, v. s. in Herb Lewis. > v. v. in f Ilori, Flowers in close racemes. t)eautiful golden- yellow ; berries red or brown, of an exquisitely line taste, and considerably larger sizi; than any ot the garden currants. The shrub before flowering has the appearance of a s))ecies of CraltPgHS. inerme; ramis recurvatis, foliis l:Uiu!)culi3 acute-lo« batis pui)e8centibus glanduloiio-punctatis, racetnis re- flexis, calycibus tubulatis glabris. ,: Kear Hudson'.s Bay, Canada. Alichaux. I? . +. Ber- ries black. 10. R. inerme ; foliis utrinque pulictatis, racemis pendulii, citlvcibus cylindraceis, bracteis pedicellis longioribus. JfiUd. sp. pt. \.p. 1156. R. peusylvanicuni. Lam, eitcycl. 3. p. 4/. h U 1( riNTAMDIIU MONOOYNIA. RibM. SlU Icon. Dili, ftik, 1. 344./ 3M, SchmiiU wrh. 03. In hedge* and woodi: Canada tu Virginia, I?. April, May. V. V. Floweri |>alc yellow ) berrlei bl»ck. 1 1. R. tpina lubflxillflri ) fnliiit Nuborbiculatiii nubpubcuccnti- nltimli/hlU bun i lobi* mibrotundo-obtuiiiii, pedunrulii iiniflnrli, mot. limbo calycia tubuluio, baccit glabrii. Mkh.Jl amw. 1 . p. 1 10. On the high mountaini of Carolina. Mtchnux, 1; . +. 13. li. ipinula lubaxillarl, rnmii Rubhiitpidis foliiii parvi* ie« hirltllum, mitrilidi* : lotiin lubdetUHtiN, pedunculii uninuri*, biic> cii glabriii,— A/fcA./l. amir. l.p.iW, Amonfii rucki, in the Allegany mountains t Canada to Virginia. (; • ^"X* June. v. v, iJerricM red. 13. R. Ipinula Hubuxillari, folil* petiolin gracilibna iitrinqne gradle, puboRcentibuH ; lobiAacutitdentato-inciniit, pediinctiiiN capillnribua lubbiflorii, calycil)us iiibulat()-canipHUU« Iiitit, bacciM glabria. — Mich.Jl. amer, I. /> 1 1 1. On rock* and in mouninin meadow* t New York to Carolina. (; . April— June. v. v. Berriea purple or blue, of rxcellcnt taate. 14. R. *pina aubaxillari, folii* glabris 3— A-lohalia inciio* tr\flvrum, dentatisj pedunculi* aubtririori* : pedicelli* e]niig,-tti«, bracteia brevi**imiR, petal)* *pathufati« undulati*. xiylo hir*uto lemibifido exerlo, baccis glubria, — lyiUd. hart. I.«. 6l. Icon. lVUld.l.c.1.6]. ^-_. , On the Blue mounlaiiia : Penaylvania to Virginia. T? . ^ Mav, June. v. v. Flower* velluwith-green ( petal* white i berrie* pale red, small. 15. R. aculei* majoribus et iiub*olitariis ad gemma*, mino* oxyacanthoU ribtiB undique spatHi*, folii* glabri* : lobi* dcntatis, dti, pedunculi* brevibua *ubLiflori8, baccis glabris. — ^t//(/. > . -...v $p.pl.\.p.\\5g. Icon. Dill, elth.t. 139. f.\66. On rocks t Canada, New York, Sec. f; . April, May. V. V. 16. R. spina Bubaxillari multiplici, caule undique hispido- lacustriu \ -^,- acut>iato, folii* ultra medium lobaiiii, petiolis villusis, baccisracemosisbixpidi*.— Pdri. f^n. l.p 252. R. oxyacauthoide*. Mich.fl.amer. \. p.lW. In swamps, on the mountains : Canada to Virginia. T; . April— June. v. v. Flower* «m.nll, greenish- ydlow j berries amberIobatis / inciso-dentatis mnlliter pubescentibu*, racemif nu« tanti-peucifioris, calvcibus erecto-camptnuiatis, baccit aculeatis.--AficA. ^. amtr. I. p. ill. IFiitd. »p. pi. l.p. iisg. Icon. Jaca. hort. 2. /. 1 23. Schmidt art. gs. On the siaes of hills and rocks in the Allegany moan« tains, and in Canada. I; . April —June. v. v. Flowers green ; berries dark brown and full of thorns. 205. RHAMNUS. Gen. pi. 358. Jranguloides. 1. R. inermis; foliis ovalibns acuminatis serrulatis subtus ad nervos pubescentibus, floribus dioicis, pedunculis unifloris aggregatis, cal)-cibu8 acutis, fructibus turbU natis. — Mich. Jl. amer. l.p. 153. R. alnifolius. Willd. sp.pl. \. p. WOO. On dry hills, near rivers : Canada to Virginia. T; . June, July. v. v. ; v. t. in Herb. Lambert. Flowers green ) berries black ; leaves small. alnifolius. 2. R. inertriis ; foliis ovalibus denticulatis brevi-acuroinatis basi sinu parvo cordatis subtus ad nervos pubesceutio bus, pedunculis bis bitidis, baccis depresso-globosis. On the banks of the river Kooskoosky. M. Lewis, ly . May. V. s, in Herb. Lewis. Berries purple, very highly esteemed by the Indians of that country. earoUnianus. 3. R. inermis j foliis ovali-oblongis integriusculis glabris, umbellis pedunculatis, floribus hermaphroditis 4-an- dris I'gynis, stigmate bilobo, fructibus globosis. — Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 153. In woods and swamps: Virginia and Carolina. 1;. „. , ;%.^ May — July. v. v. Berries black. hnceolalus. 4. R. inermis, arborescens } foliis lanceolatis serrulatis utrinque acutis subtus pubescentibus. On the side of hills : Tennassee. Lyon. Tj . v. «. in Herb. Lyon. Berries black. mnutiflorus. 5. R. inermis ; foliis suboppositis ovalibus serrulatis, flori- bus minutissimis dioicis spicatis in rachi alterne sessi- libus, stylo 3-fido, bacca 3-sperma. Mich. ft. amer. 1. p. 154. On the sea-coast of Carolina and Florida. Michaux, 1?.+. riNTAMORU MONOOTHIA. 'drtTv ao6. CEANOTHUS. Gen,pl.36l. I. C. foliis ovatis acuminatis serratis triplinervtbui subtus americanut. nervis venisque pubescentibus, paniculis axiUaribus longe pedunciilatisi pedicellis corymbosis. lyilld. $p, pi. 1. p. 1114. Icon. Duham.arb. 5\. Schmidt art, 132. In dry woods ; common : Canada to Florida, Tj . May, June. v.v. Flowers small, white. It irouricatis.— , .*.,;,- IFiltd. sp. pi. 1 . p. 1 132. Icon. Pluk. aim. t. 1 1 5./ 5. Schmidt arb. J5. Id hedges and shady woods, among rocks, and on the edges of swamps : New England to Carolina. (; . June, July. v. v. Flowers yellow, tinged with red ; fruit scarlet, resembling tliose of Jrbutus Unedo at first sight. They are a great ornament to this almost evergreen shrub. The common name in America is Burning-bush. MgusHfoUus. 2. E. ramis 4-anguIatl8, foliis subsessilibus elongato-lineari- ellipticis subiakatis subintegerrimis, pedunculis ple- rumque unifluris, floribus omnibus A-fidis, fructibus verrucoso-muricatis. In shady woods : Georgia. Lyon, h . June, July. V. V. Fl wers and fruit the same as the first species. Though nearly related to it, it is propagated by seeds, and keeps its own distinction, according to informa> tion from Mr. Lyon. 3. E. foliis petiolatis oblongo-lanceolatis acuminatis serratis, pedunculis divaricatis multitloris, floribus 4-fidis, fruc« tibuslaevibus.— //iV/rf sp.pl. \. p. 1132. Icon. Jary liort. 2. t. 120. Schmidt arb. '?. On the banks of rivulets : New York to Carolina. ^ . June, July, v. v. Flowerv dark purple -, ftuit red. #<. atro^'iurpu. ..-v^ MNTAMDKU MONOOYNIA. 1<« ,r*- 2Q9. VITIS. Gen pi. 396. }. V. foliis lato.cordatit tablobain-angulatis lubtui incano< Lalrusca. tomeniotis, racemis fertilibus parvis, baccit niajoribui. Mich.fl. amer. 2. p. 230. irutd. i/>. p/. 1 . p. 1 1 8 1 . V. taurina. Walt. ft. car. 2A2. \ Icon. Jactf. schambr. 426. - In ^hady woods: Canada to Florida. 1; . June, July. V. V. Berries black, large, of a disagreeable fox>8mell, ronunonly called Fox-grape. There is a variety with white berries called Bland' s.grape. X' V. foliis lato-cordatis 3'-5lobis : junioribus suhtus eeslivaHs, rufo-tomentosis, racemis fertilibus oblongis, baccis ^iirv'u.—Mich.Jl. amer. 2. p. 230. v. v\x\p\na. H^iltd. sp.pl. 1. p. 1181. V. Labrusca. Walt.fl. car. 242. Icon. Jiicti. scheenbr. 425. /3. V. foliis sinuato-palmatis grosse dentatis : sinubus rhom- linoata. boideis. An species distincta i In fields and woods : Virginia to Carolina. I; . May, June. V. V. Berries dark blue, very agreeable to eat, and frequently converted into very good home-made wine. It is known by the name of Sura.:i»r-grape. 3. V. foliis cordatis acuroinatis inciso-dentatis utrinqne gla- cordifolia, bris, racemis laxe multifloris, baccis parvis. — Mkh.Jl, .;' amer. 2. p. 231. -yi^Ai V. incisa. Jacq. sthcenlr, A2y. V. vulpina. Walt.Ji. car. 243. ■ Icon. Jacq. I. c. On the edges of rivers and in woods : Canada to Florida. 1; .June, July. V. v. Berries green or amber-coloured, small, and ripen extremely late, of a very tart taste: commonly called IVinter-grape or Chicken-grape. A. V. foliis inaequaliter inciso-dentatis breviuscule S-fidis : riparia. petiolo oervis margineque pubescentibus. Mich.Jl. amer. 2. p. 231. v. odoratissima. Donn catal. 66. On the gravelly shores and islands of the rivers : Pen- sylvania to Carolina, Ij » ^^X — Julv. v. v. flowers of an exquisitely fine smell, somewhat resembling .Ae- tedaodorala. Female plants are very seldom tbund north of the Potowmac river, though the male extend very far hcyoiid it. S. V. utrinque kicidis reniformwcordatit Bubaequaliter den- rttundifolia. M 170 rEMTANDtU MOVOOTMU. Vitis. tatls, racemorum floribus pluries capitulatis, baccif magnis. Mich.fl. amer.2.p.2'A\. *t!>;vi.^ "4 • ' ..- On ri^'cr sides and islands : Virginia to Florida. T^ « June, July. v. v. Berries very large, dark blue, agreeable, commonly called Bull- or Bullet-grapes. palmMteu g, V. foliis cordatis palmatis glabris : laciniis lanceolatis in- cisis, iimbellis racemosis. Willd. sp. pi, 1. p. 1180. .?' In Virginia. Vdhl. fj.+. 210. CISSUS. Gen. pi 655. Ampeloptis. 1. C. foliis truncato-cordatis acuminatis dentatis angulalis- que : nervis subtus pubescentibus, racemis duplicato- . */■ bifidis. — Pei^ syn. 1. p. 142. Ampelopsis cordata; Mtch.fi. amer. \.p. 159. On river sides and among hedges, in the Allegsiny moun- tains : Pensylvania to Carolina. \i , June, July. v. v. Berries pale red. hederacea, 2. C. radicans, scandens ; foliis quinato-digitatis utrinque glabris : foliolis petiolatis oblongis acuminatis mucro- nato-dentatis, pedunculis dichotomis : racemis corym- bosis. — Pers. syn. 1. p. 143. Ampelopsts quinquefolia. Atich.fi. amer. 1. p. I60. - .. • Vitis hederacea. IVilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 1182. ' • *» "^ ' Hedera quinquefolia. Linn, hor I. cliff '.7 4. -' Icon. Corn, canad. t. 100. hiriuta. /S. C. foliis utrinque pubescentibus : foliolis ovatis acumi- natis grjsse-dentatis. Ampelopsis hirsuta. Bonn catal. I66. On the Allegany mountains : Pensylvania to Virginia. Ij . v.v. The variety j8. appears to be a distinct spe- cies ; but, as I never have seen its flowers, a sufficient character is wanting. slans, 3. C. foliis bipinnatis : foliolis inciso-serratis, racemis pe- dunculatis duplicato-bifidis. — Pers. syn. I, p. 143. Ampelopsis bipinnata. Mich. fi. amer. I. p. lOO. Vitis arborca. If'' Hid- sp. p/. 1. p. 1183. Icon. Pluk. mant. t. 412. f. 2. In shady woods, on river sides : Virginia and Carolina. ^. June, July. v. v. Stem upright. 211. CYRILLA. Linn. Mich.fl. amer. I. p. 157. taroliniana. \. C. foliis cuneato-lanceolatis acutis membranaceis nervo- sis, spicis gracilibus, petalis pedicello longioribus. Mich, fi: amer. 1. p. 156. ■A. rsMTANDiii MONooTvu. Cyrilla. C. raeeini6ora. Linn. mant. 50. Itea Cyrilla. JVilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 1146. ■Jcon. Jacq.k. 1. 1.47. L'Herit.-stirp. 1. /. 66. In sandy swamps of Carolina, f; . June, July. A very elegant shrub j flowers white. V. V, 312. ITEA. Gen. pi 381. Mich. gen. pi. 1 . p. 156. 1 . 1, foliis oblongis serratis, spicis pubescentibus. — fFilld, virgtnica. sp.pl. 1. p. 1146. Icon, Duham. arb. 1. 1. 126. In swamps : Pensylvania to Carolina. T; . June, July. V. V. From four to six feet high : flowers white. 213. IMPATIENS. Gen. pi. 1365. 1. 1, peduncnlis roultifloris solitariis, foliis ovatis obtuse Nolitangeri. dentatis. geniculis caulinis tumentibus. — fVilld. sp. /»/. l.p. 1176. Icon. /"/. dan. 588. Engl. bot. gsy. Near springs and rivulets, in shady places: New En- . .a gland to Carolina. O • June, July. v. v. Flowers plain yellow. 2. 1, pedunculis plemmque bifloris solitariis, foliis ovatis I'lfiora. argute dentatis.— «^i7/tf. fp.p/. 1. p. 1175. IValt.Jl. car. i 1 9. In wet shady places: Canada to Carolina. O.June, July. V. V. Flowers dark yellow, with d spots -Aa^i^d. on the inside. vi. 214. VIOLA. Gen. p/. 1364. ' * - * jicaules. 1. V. foliis subpedato-multiparlitis : laciniis lineari-lanceo- latis subintegris, calycis laciniis linearibus acutis.— JVilld.sp.pl. I. p. 1160. -■ Icon. Bot.mag. 8g. Bot. rep. 153. On dry sandy hills and flelds : New England to Caroli- £ na. H^. May, June. v. v. Flowers large, beautiful blue. There is a very handsome variety with pale blue petals, ornamented with a dark purple velvet at the bottom, similar to Fiola tricolor. 2. V. foliis palmato-5 — 7-lobati8 postice in petiolum atte- nuatis : lobis integris. In Virginia. Leconte in litt. If.. May. v.s. Flowers pale blue. -• ' ' •' -i pedata. d'igitata. lyi PBNTANSSIA IfONOOTNIA. VloIa. palmqta. 3. V. pubescens ; foliis cordatis hafltato^lobatis palmatisve ; laciniis dentatis, calycis lacioiis lanceolatis glal "is, / ' petalis 2. oppositis basi barbatis. — fFilld. sp. pt.'l. p.lisg. Icon. Bot. mag. 53S. Pluk. aim. t. AA7.f. I. On dry hills and pasture*, generally in sandy soil. 11. *^ April — June. v. v. Flowers blue ; early in spring ■■» .,.,'vi. the leaves are generally kidney-shaped, and after the £rst flowers are gone they become palnoated ; some- times it occurs with smooth leaves. sagiltata. 4. V. pubescens ; foliis oblongis acutis cordato-sagittatis subserralis basi incisis, pedunculis foliis longioribus, . calycis laciniis linearibus glabns, petalis 3. inferioribus basi barbatis.— Wt/R sp. pi. I. p. 11 60. .. ' -. .. On dry hills: New England to Virginia. 1/. April- June. V. V. Flowers blue ; lower petal white to- wards the bottom, with purple veins j the rest longer, narrower, and white towards the base. deniata. S. V. glabra ; foliis oblongis acutis basi truncatis serratis interne subhastato grandi-dentatis, pedunculis foliis breviohbus, calycis laciniis linearibus, petalis 3. inferi- oribus basi barbaiis. >., In wet meadows and woods: Pensylvania. If.. May, June. V. V. Flowers of nearly the same colour and shape as the preceding species. Imnceolala. C- V. glabra ; foliis lanceolatis subserratis, pedunculis vix fuliis longioribus, pe-talis imberbibus : 2. superioribus subrotundis.— fVUId. sp. pLl.p.l\6l. Id overflowed meadows : Canada to Pensylvania. 11 . June, July. v. v. Flowers white ; the upper petal painted with purple veins. There are several varieties of this species, some with ovate leaves attenuated in a petiole, some exceeding small, &c. hlanda. 7- V. glabra ; foliis cordatis acutiusculis planiusculis remote serratis, pedunculis longitudine foliorum, petalis im- berbibus. 2. lateralibus brevioiibus, intimo reliquii longiore lanceolato — IVdld. hort. berol. 1. ^ 24. In wet places, bog-meadows : New York to Carolina. If. . April — June. v. v. Flowers yellowish white } lower petal marked with blue stripes and veins. %lUQua. B* ^- gli^bra ; foliis cordatis acutis crenato-serratis planius- culis, floribus erectis, pedunculis longitudine foliorum, petalis oblique flexis : lateralibus angustioribus et lon- ■;, ii 10. V I 11. \ I 12. T 13.^ PByTANORIA MOKOOTNIA. Viola. '•HP *1. gioribus infra medium bsahatia.-^lFilld. sp. pi. 1. ~. ..v.-f p. 1161. oj In shady wet places : Pensylvania to Virginia. "V- April > , —June. V. v. Floweret white with purple and yeU low veins. 9. V. pubescens ; foliis ovatis subcordatis crenatis ; petiolis pritnulifolia, marginatis, calycibus cilialis longis, petalis omnibus obovatis: 2. lateralibus barbatis. — fyilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 1162. .; , On dry hills : Canada to Virginia. If. . April— June. V. V. Flowers blue. 10. V. glabra ; foliis cordatis glabris serratis basi cucullatis, eucullata. pedunculis longitudine petioiorum, petalis oblique • . flexis : lateralibus barbatis. — ff^illd. sp. pl.l.p.WQl. In grassy wet places : common. If., May, June. v. v. Flowers 'blue^ white at their base. 11. V. fc^'is cordatis crenato-serratis obtusis subtus pubes- sorona. centibus, pedunculis foliis brevioribus, petalis oblongis : infimo basi barbato. — ff^illd. hort. berol. 1. 1. 72. In overflowed meadows : Pensylvania, &c, 11 . April — June. V. V. Flowers blue, white at the bottom ; lower petal veined. 12. V. foliis triangulari-cordatis acutis crenatis subcucullatis papiUonacea. glabriusculis, pedunculis longitudine foliorum, petalis >.: obovatis : 3. inferioribus infra medium barbatis conni- , ventibus, 2. superioribus reflexis. ^' ■ Near Philadelphia, in wet places. 1/ . May, Jiine, v. v. Flowers blue, elegantly striated and bearded with ' ' yellow down. 13. V. glabriuscula ; foliis suborbiculatis obtusiusculis sinu clandestina. clauso cordatis crenato-serratis : serraturis giandulosis, , , stolonibus florifuris, petalis linearibus calyce vix lon- giuribus. V. rolundijblia. Mich.Jl. amer. 2. p. 150 i ..,.,,' On the high mountains of Pensylvania, in shady beech- woods, among rotten wood and rich vegetable mould. 11, June — Sept. v. v. This sins^ular species diflfers ■ ' from all the rest, in producing its flowers as it were under ground, as »hey always are covered with rotten wood or leaves ; they are of a chocolate brown, very small; the seed-vessel buries itself still deeper in the ground, and is large in proportion to the plant. The inhabitants know it by the name of Heal-alt, being used by them in curing all kinds of wounds or sores. n 17* canadensis. rKNTANOklA MotroOYiitA. VioUl. I • striata. delilis. rottrata. hastata. 14. 15. 16. 17. M ** Caulescenles. ' V. glabriuscula ; foliis subcordatis acnmlnatis serratis, pedunculis lotigitudine foUdrum, stipulis brevibus in- tegris.- If^itld. sp. pi. 1. p. 1160. In shady woods, in rich moist situations : Canada to Ca- rolina, on the mountains. %. June— Aug. v. v. Flowers outride purplish-blue, inside white and ele- gantly veitied, sweet scented. V. glabra ; foliis cordatis acuminatis serratis planiusculis, pedunculis longissimis, stipulis lanceolatis serrato-cili* alU.— lf'Wd. sp. pt. I. p. 1166. In shady woods : Pensylvania to Virginia. "U . May- July. V. V, Flowers white^ with purple veins, V. glabra j foliis reniformi-cordatis brevissime acumina- tis crenatis basi cucuUatis, pedunculis foliis duplo longioribus, stipulis serrato-clliatis.^— A/icA.^. amer. 2. p. 150. V.cj'nina Walt. fl. car. 21Q. In ]o^» grounds : Pensylvania to Carolina. "U . May — July. V. V. Flowers not one half the size of the preceding species, pale blue. V. glabra ; foliis cordatis acutis serratis, pedunculis foliis duplo longforibus, stipulis lanceolatis serrato-ciliatis^ nectariis rostratis corolla longioribus. - On shady rocks : near Eastown, Pensylvania. Tl . May, June. V, V. Flowers blue. pulescens, ^8. V. villoso-pubescens ; caule erecto superne folioso, foliis lato-cordatis, stipulis oblongis apice serratis. — IViUd. sp.pl. I. p. 1160. .a^'' .'• , V. pensylvanica. Mich.Jl.awer.2.p.l4Q. ■ ' •In shady woods, among rocks, particularly limestone rocks : New York to Virginia. "U . May, June. v. v. Flowers yellow. V. glabra ; caule slmplici sUperne foliosn, foliis hastatis brevissime petiuiatis, stipulis minutis denticulaiis. Mich. fl. amer. 2. p. \4Q. On high mountains : Pensylvania to Carolina. 'V.May, June. V. V. Flowers yellow. NuttaUii. 20. V. pubescens j caule simplici erecto, foliis ovato-oblon- gis acuiis obsolete-dentatis nervosis, in petiolum Ion- gum attenuatis, stipulis lanceolatis integns, pedunculis longitudine foliorum. ^ On the bar';s of the Missouri. 7/ . June. v. s. in Herb Nutiall. Flowers yellow. / 19- Tah. J. />. /75. (SMu/i>n/(r .Oxfi/>iw'ftt/'r rtifTAHDaiA ifORooYiru. Viola. 31. v. 8tricte>erecta ; foliis lato-lanceolatis stipulisque lan- ceolato-linearibus intefi;errimis, pedunculis axillaribui geminis brevissirais. — Forster in Linn, trans, 0. p. SOc;. /. 28. V. stricta. Muhlb. Mss. On lime-stone rocks : Pensylvania. If. . June, July. v. v. About two feet high ; flowers small, green. 32. V. subpubescens ; caule angulato simplici, foliis inferio- iif,.i^. ribus rotundato-spathulatis subilentalis, superioribus lanceolatis integris, stipulis pectinato-pinnatitidis, caly- cibus acutis corolla dupio bievioribus. In fields of Pensylvania and Virginia. O* May — July. V. V. Flowers small white, with a few purple veins. Nearly approaches to F. tricolor. Specimens in the -" collection of A. B. Lambert, Esq. from Fallas's Her- barium, are the same with this species. 215, CLAYTONIA. Gtn. pi. 402. 1. C. foliis lineari-lanceolatii, racemis solitariis, calycis fo- liolis acuiiusciilis, petalis obovatis retusis, raUice tu« ■ berosa. — If^illd. sp, pi. I. p. 118*. Icon. Bot. mag, Q41. In wet woods, round the stumps of rotten trees : New £ngland to Carolina. "U . March— May. v. v. Flow- ers white, with red veins. 2. C. foliis spathulatis, racemo solUario, calycis foliolis ob- tasis, petalis subrotundis retusis, radice tuberdsa.^ Parad. lond. 7 1 • C. caroliniana. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. ifio. Icon. Parad. lond. 71. Ptuk. aim. t. 102./ 3. On high mountains of Virginia and Carolina. %. March, April, v. v. Flowers smaller than the first ' ' species, rose-coloured with purple veins. 3. C. foliis lanceolatis : caulinis ovatis sessilibus, racemo . solitarto elongate, calycis foliolis brevibus obtusissi- ' rois, petalis cuneatls bitidis, radice tuberosa. — Pall. Mss. On the Rocky-mountains. M. Lewis. % . June, v s. in Herb. Lewis. Flowers v hite, nearly the size of ■ the first species, without veins. In the collection of ' ' A. B. Lambert, Esq. I found a specimen collected • by Pallas in the eastern parts of Siberia, perfectly agreeing with the present species. A. C. foliis radicaliLus spathulatn-ovntis, caulinis ovatis di- stinctis^ racemis subgeniinatis, fioribus secundis, bvac- concolor. licolor. vtrgmica. spathuleefth Ha. lanceolaia. alsinoides. rv PBNTAHOBiA HONooTMiA. Claytonla. i »i» ^' teis ovatis linearibusque, petalis emargioatia, radicibai *■ fibroflis. — Sims in boi. mag. C. sibirica. Horlul. Icon. Bot. mag. 1309. ■"' • On the Columbia river. M.Lewis. ©. May, June. V. V. in Horlis. Flowers small, white. perfohata. 5^ q fj,!;;, radicalibus spathulato-rhomboldeis : caulino suborbiculato pcrfoliato, racemi« subsolitariis ebrac- j '<} teatis, petalis emarginatis, radicibus iibrosis. — Donn catai 50. fTilld. sp pi. \. p. \\86. C. cubensis. Humb. iSf Bnnpl. equinoct. t. 26. Annates du nth's.d' hist. nat. 7. p. 62. t. 6. Icon. Bot. mag. 1336. On the Rocky-mountains. M. Lewis. Q). A\>t\\, May. v.v in Hort. Flowers smaller than any of the fore- going speci<;s, white. 216. GLAUX. Gen.pt. 408. !>: marit'ma. 1. Glaux. Willi.sp.pt. I. p. I2l6. • " • ,.,; ' "•* Icon. Ft. dan. 548, In overflowed marshes, near the sea : Canada. 7/ . July. 1 v.v. Leaves oblong, smooth. Flowers axillary, sessile, "' flesh*coloured. 1,1 217. ANYCHIA. Mich.Jl.amer.\.p.U2. dichotoma, ? . A. caule patulo dichotomo ramosissimo, foliis lanceola- tis glabrts erectis, stipulis floralibus calyce glabro sub« ' sequalibus. Mich. Jl.amer. I. p. 113. Queria canadensis. If^lld.sp.pt. l.p. 4Q4, , ,. , Icon. Ort. dec. t. 15./. 2. ■ ' On dry limestone hills : New York to Kentucky. 11 . June'— Aug. v. v. Flowers exceeding small 5 very variable in the number of filaments, generzlly from two to five. herniarioides. 2. A. humifusa, conferta, undique pubescens ; foliis otr- longo-ovalibus ciliatis mucronatis, laciniis subulatis: acumine setaceo patuloque. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. 113. On the dr/ sands of North Carolina. Michavx. 11.+. argyrocoma. 3. A. caespitosa, procumbens ; caulibus pubeacentibus, foil's iinearibus acutissimis subpilosis, capitulis fasci- cul ito-terminalibus argenteis, calycis pilosi apicibus barhatis et longe acuminatis. Mich. ft. amer. 1. p. ns. On rocks in Up^ner Carolina and Virginia. % . June, - July. V. V. 1 2. ^■■ h 4.1 VOL. % i' ,H> MNTANORIA UO.NOetNIA. 177 M lO c- m et >- 7 218. THESIUM. G N. montana. Hortul. Icon. Mich. arb. 21. Wanghamer. t. \6.f.ig. In all the woods from New England to Carolina, h . May. V. V. Flowers small, greenish j berries blacK, the size of a pea. This tree is known by the name of Sour-gum, 2. N. foliis ovato-oblong!s integerrimis utrinque acutis gla> bris, pedunculis temineis bifloris, drupis brevi-obo- vatis : nuce obluse-striata. — fVilld. sp. pi. 4. p, 1113. N. aquatica. Sp. pi. 1511. N. integrifolia. Ait. keiv. 3. p. 446. Icon. Mich. arb. 22. Catesb. car. l.t 41. In deep swamps : Virginia and Carolina. T; . April, May. V. V. Berries the size of the preceding spe- cies, blueish black. 3. N. foliis brevissime petiolatis oblongis sub-integerrindis basi cur, -atis subtus candicantibus, pedunculis femi- neis unifloris, drupis ob'ongis. — IVilld. sp. pi.. 4. p. 1113. N. capitata. Walt.fl. car. 253. Icon. Mich. arb. 20. Un the banks of rivers: Carolina, principally on the river Ogechee. Tj • ^^y* J""®, v. v. Fruit large, orange-coloured, full of an acid similar to a lime^ ^ ^ from which it is known by the name Ogechee-Ume. 4. N. foliis longe petiolatis oblongis acuminatis remote serratis subtus tomentosis, pedunculis feroiiieis uniflo* r's, drupis oblongis. — Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 1113. VOL. 1. « . . umbtllalum. vUlosa, I'iflora. candieans. iomehUsa. I7» denticulaia. •leifera. PBNTANDRIA MONOGTNIA. NySM. , ' N. grandidentata. Mich. arb. 1. 19. On the banks of the river St. Mary, and in Florida. h.May. v.s. Fruit the size of the preceding, dai;k blue. . N. foliis longe petiolatis nblongis acuminatis remote ser- ratis undique glabris, pedunculis femineis unifloris, dropis oblongis. IVilld. sp pi. 4. p. 11 14. N. uniflora. Walt.Jl. car. l.W. N. angulisans. Mkh.Jl. atner. 2. p. ISg. Icon. Wanghamer. t. VJ.f. 5?. Catesb. car. I. t 60. In swamps : Virginia and Carolina. T; . v. v. s, Jl. 220. HAMILTONIA. ITUld. sp. pi. 4, p. 1114. Pyrularia. Mch. Jl. amer. 2. p. 231. . Harailtonia. Willd. I. c. Pyrularia pubera. Mich. I. c. In shady woods, in the mountains of Persylvania, Virgiuia near the Sweet springs, and in Caroline h • May, June. v. v. A shrub from four to six feet high, very pubescent ; leaves oblong, entire, acuminate ; flowers small, greenish-yellow, in terminal racemes j fruit known in the country by the name of Oil-nut. •A \\. DIGYNIA. M 221. £CHITES. Gen. pi. 421. d^onais. 1. E. volubilis ; foliis ovali-lanceolatis acuminatis basi acu- tis : infimis linearibus, floribus fasciculato-corymbosis. —Walt. Jl. car. gS. . E. puberula. Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 120. In woods of Lower Virginia and Carolina. ^ . July. V. V. Flowers small, dirty yellow j seed pods very slen- " der and long. macrophyl- han. , 222. GONOLOBIUM. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. Ug. 1. G. sarmentis petiolisque hirsutis, foliis amplis abruptc acuminatis puberulis, coroUae laciniis ovaii-lanceola- tis, foUiculis costato-angulosis. — Mich. Jl. amer. I . p. 119. in Flonila. :eding, da^k remute ser- \a unifloris, i. r. 1. / 60. '. V. s, Jl. • '■'/'•. ^ 0.1114, Persylvania, aroliiic. F; . X feet high, acuminate ; il racemes ; r Oil-nut. J tif basi acu- corymbosis. Jj. July. 8 very slen- P- 1 19- lis abruptc li-lanceola- . amer. 1. .1 JliJ i T.iIk j:i. ^jH'f///t-U€f ,ir)// //////!'//({ . f>. 233. McXut/uf/^i^'^U^i^fJ. p. ti. .-! ■ f/Ui^/^i^f/tfUiu ff/u/r'ia^'. p. 178. MNTANORtA oiOYiviA. Gonolobiutn. • 179 Vincetoxicum gonocarpus. Wdlt.Jl. car. 104. In shady woods of Carolina and Virginia. 1; . June. V. V, Flowt- 1 1 dark purple or dir'y yellow. 2. G. sarmentis petiolisque hirsutissimis, foliis sensim acu- hirsulum, roinatis utrinque pubescentibus, corollx laciniis ob- longo-ovalibus obtusis, folliculis oblongis tnuricatis.— Mich.Jl. amer. i. p.lig. Vincetoxicum acanthocarpos. Wdlt.Jl. car. 104. In hedges, near rivulets : Pensylvania to Carolina, il . June, July. t.v. Flowers dark purple. , . , • 3. G. sarmentis glabriuscnlis, foliis subconoideo-cordatis leeve. sensim acutis nervis subtus puberulis, iloribus glabris, corollae laciniis ovali'oblongis obtusiusculis, folliculis Isevibus. Mich.Jl. amer. \. p. I \Q. Cynanchum carolinense. Jac. ic. 2. I. 342 ? In hedges on the banks of the Mississippi. l/.June. V. V. s. fr. Flowers dark purple. Cynanchum ohliquum. Jacq.ic.2. f. 241. probably is another species of this genus. I have seen the plant in flower, but without fr ait, in a cultivated state, but never observed it growing spontaneously ; consequently ' ''■' 1 shall omit it, as a doubtful North American plant. fl %' 223. APOCYNUM. Gen.pl. 426.. 1. A. caule rectiusculo patente, foliis ovatis utrinque gla- androseemijo' bris, cymis lateralibus et terminalibus glabris, corollis Hum, limbu patentibus. — WiUd.sp.pl. \.p.l25g. Icon. Dod. mem. I. 50. In fields and along the edges of woods : Canada to Ca- -■ , ■ rolina. If.. July. v. v. Flowers pale red with darker stripes. 2. A. caule rectiusculo, foliis oblongo-ovalibus subtus can- cannalinum. dicante-pubescentibus, paniculis pubescentibus, corol« lis limbo erectif.—Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 1259. Icon. Pluk.alm. /. 13./. 1. In sandy fields and woods ; common. "U • June, July. V. V. Flowers yellowish -green, small. The plant is generally called Indian Hemp. 3. A. caule erectiusculo, foliis oblongis cordatis glabris, cy- hyperidfo- mis folio brevioribus. IVilld. tp. pi. I. p. 1260. Hum. A. sibiricum. Jacq. horl. 3. /. 66. On the gravelly shores of rivers: New York to Vir- ginia 3 scarce. l/.July, Aug. v. v. Flowers very I I ISO ■.sf.»!;': syrtaca. phtftolaccoi- des. delilis. parviflora. nivea. FRNTANDRIA DIOYNU. ApOCynUm. small } plant lower than the preceding specieS| . 7 very smooth. and 1. A 224. ASCLEPIAS. Gen. pi. 429. ♦ Foliis oppositis. caulibus simplicissimis, foliis lanceolatcoblongis sen- sim acutis subtus tomentosis, umbellis subnutantibus tomentosis.— /f'i/W. sp. pi. ].p. 1265. In fields and on the banks of river.s, very common : New England to Virginia. 7/ . July, Aug. v. v. From three to five feet high ; flowers in large close clusters, pale purple, sweet-scented. The nectaries ■ act as fly-traps. 2. A. cauleerecto simplici, foliis lato-ovato-oblongis acutis glabris subtus pallidioribus, umbellis compositis latera- ' ' libus solitariis longe pedunculatis nutantibus. — Gron, virg. 38. On the mountains of Virginia and Carolina. "U . July, ^ \ Aug. V. V. Stem about three feet or more high, ,^ spotted with purple ; leaves large, middle rib purple ; flowers sv eet-scented ; petals reflexed, very dark pur- ple. This plant was introduced into England in 1812, by Mr. Lyon, under the above name. A. glabriuscula ; caule debili erecto simplici, foliis pe- tiolatis ovali-lanceolatis utrinque acutis membranaceii, umbellis terminalibus laxifloris, pedicellis capillaribus. — Mkufi.amer.i. p.WQ. In shady rocky situations, near rivulets : New York to Carolina ; rare. % . July, Aug. v. v. Flowers •»-.«!, white J leaves large. The fibres of the stem produce a kind of flax, as all the rest of this genus do, but far superior, being of a beautiful silky gloss and extreme strength. 4. A. foliis lanceolatis acumin^tis glabris oppositis basi at- teuuatis, umbellis lateralibus solitariis, caule suflruti* .'•v coso erecto. IFilld. sp.pl. l.p. i26/. A. perennis. IValt.Jl. car. 10/. In sandy fields : Carolina and Florida. 2/[ • July, Aug. v. V. Flowers small, white. 5. A.foliis ovato-lanceolatis glabriusculis, umbellis erectis lateralibus solitariis, caule simplici. Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 1266. S. '*'4' ( amcena. FBNTAMDIIIA D1GTKIA. AsclepiaS. 'f^ Jcon. Dill. elth.t. 29. f. 32. Bot. mag. llS?. ' * Oil the banks of rivers in sandy or gravelly soil : Virgi- ^ « nia to Carolina. If. . July, Aug. v. v. Flowers whit©. 6. A. caule erecto superne ramoso tomentoso, foliis lanceo- incarnalek. latis uXiuique ^ubtomentoso-lanuginosis, umbellisplu- ribus origine geminis, coruiculis appendicum exertis. Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. 1 13. Willd.sp. pi. 1. p. I267. Icon. Jacq. hort. t. IO7. /3. IVilld.l. c. pulcbra. In swamps and on river banks ; common. % . June — Aug. V- V. Flowers red. The variety |3. is more hairy, in every other respect no ways different; sometimes the leaves are quite smooth, and only pubescent on the upper part of the stem. 7. A. caule simplici bifariam puberulo, foliis subsessilibus oblongo-ovalibus subtus pubescentibus, umbellis ter- minalibus nectariisque erectis, appendicibus exertis. — 1ViUd.sp.pl. \.p. 1265. Icon. Dill. elth. t. 27. f. 30. In wet meadows, on the edges of woods and ditches : New England to Virginia. TjC . July, Aug. v. v. Flowers beautiful purple. 8. A. caule simplici, foliis ovatis subtus villosis, umbellis erectis, nectariis resupinatis. JFilld. ,sp. pi. 1. p. 1265. Icon. Dill. elth. t. 28. /. 31. In shady swamps : Virginia and Carolina. % • July* Aug. v.v. Flowers purple. •• - ' -• •' 9. A. caule simplici erecto hirsute, foliis lanceolato-oblongis obtusinsculis subsessilibus utrinque tomentoso-hirsutis, umbellis lateralibus solitariis subsessilibus nutaatibus subgloboso'densifloris, appendicibus nullis. In dry delds : Pensylvania to Virginia. If. . June, July. V. V. Flowers green. 10. A. caule simplici erecto, foliis ovatis petiolatis rugosis variegala. nudis, umbellis subsessilibus pedicetlis tomeotosis. IVilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 1265. IValt.fl. car. 104. A. hybrida. Stich.Jl. amer. \.p.\\5. 1 Icon. Pluk. aim. t. 77. f. I. Bit. m^g. 1182. ' • On dry sunny hills, on the borders of woods : New York to Carolina. 1^. July, Aug. v. v. A very hand- some speciop ; flowers in dense umbels ; petals and nectaries wftite ; fructification red. purpuras- cens viridiftora. I .r/i- ■ ....^AmOk'^-''-^' •\. m KSMTANOBIA DISYHIA. Asclepias. .r>^r.*v»rVi': amplexicau- lis. i »■'( acuminata. oltusifolia. 11. A. foliis amplexicaulibus oblongis rotundato-ohtusis un- datis, umbella terminali longius pedunculata multi- ,* , • flora glabra, coruLculis exertis. Mich. fi. amer. 1. p. 115. A. purpurascens. Walt, fl car. lOS. In sandy fields : New Jersey to Carolina. % . June — Aug. V. V. Flowers large, purple. 12, A. tota glauca; caulibus decumbentibus simplicibiis, foliis cordatis amplexicaulibus venosis, corniculis de- litescentibus compresso-ligulatis. Mich. fl. amer. I. ^ 30.115. A. humistrata. Walt.Jl. car. 105. In barren sandy fields : Carolina and Georgia. 11 . June, July. V. V. Leaves red-veined, thick ; flowers hand- some, red. 13. A. caule erecto glabrosimplici, foliis ovatis subcordatis acuminatis brevi-petiolatis, superioribus sessilibus; , .. umbellis lateralibus solitariis erectis. " A. cordata. Wiilt.fl. car. 105. In deep cedar- swamps, and on the banks of rivers: New Jersey. 1). . July. v. v. Flowers red and white ; , stem about two feet high ; roots very large, resembling those of ^. tulerosa. laurifolia. 14. A. caule erecto glabro, foliis subsessilibus ovali-lanceola- tis s^nsim angustatis acutissimis glabris : supra ad orus asperiusculis. — Mich.fl, amer. I. p. VIJ. -.. On the river Althamaha, Georgia. Michaux. "U ■ July. V. s. Flowers purple. paupercula, 15. A. caule erectiusculo glabro oligophyllo, sursum nudo, foliis linearibus longissimis glabriusculis, umbellis ter- minalibus paucifloris. — Mich. ft. amer. I . p. 118. ■ A. lanceolata. Walt.Jl.car. 105. In sandy wet meadows : Virginia and Lower Carolina. % . June, July. v. v. Flowers red^ with yellow ap« pendices. petUcellala. ifi, A. caule simplici erecto piloso, foliis elliptico-Iinearibus pubescentibus supra puitctato-asperis, umbella late''alis solitaria pauciflora, petalis erectis calyce multoties longioribus, nectariis lunulatis patentibus corniculis nullis.— ^//.^. car. 106. On dry sandy fields of South Carolina. Walter. Near ^^ Fort Barringion. Lyon. 'V.June, v. s. in Herb. Lyon, nee non Walter. The whole plant not above I ■■ A- : FBNTAWDIIIA DI6TNIA. AsclepiaS. ••"ilp- 17- viiidis. 'fi ^ three inches high ; flowers large in proportion, green- ish yellow ; fructification on a pedicel. A. caulibus erectis, foliis petiolatis oblongis obtusis lae- vibus, umbellis paucis terminalibus, petalis erectis calycemuiro longioribus, nectariis integrispatulisbre. "^ vibus. — Wah.Ji car. 107. ' South Carolina. IValter. If., v. s. in Herb. Lyon. ^ Flowers large ; petals green ; nectaries purple ; fruc- tification white. This and the preceding species de- ,- viate from the general character of Ascleptas, and pro- bably constitute a distinct genus ; but having had no opportunity to examine the living plant, I refer them to this genus until another opportunity may be had « '' .' "' to investigate them. 18. A. caulibus erectis simplicibus glabris, foliis ovatis acu- quadnfolia. minatis petiolatis : in medio cauii majoribus qunternis, umbellis duabus terminalibus laxidoris, pedicellis lili- formibus. — Jacq,obs.2.t.13. On lime-stone rocks : New York to Virginia. If. . May — July. V. V. From nine inches to a foot high j ' flowers small, sweet-scented J petals white; nectaries rose-coloured. , . , . I V -*" '-^ *^?^'-^ *» Foliis sparsis. ig. A. caule erecto simplicissimo lineatim puberulo, foliis verticillata. angustissime linearibus strictis glabris plerumque ver- ticillatis, corniculis exertis. Mich.fi.amer. i.p.HQ. lFilld.sp.pl. I. p. 1272. Icon. Pluk. mant. t. 336. f. 4. On dry hills and fields : New Jersey to Carolina. If . June, July. v. v. Petals yellowish-green ; nectaries white. 20. A. caule decumbente foliisque sp?rsis praelongo-lineari- bus puberulis, appendicibus corollae corpuscule genita- lifero brevioribus et corniculo vacuis. Mich.fl. amer. 1 . p.WQ. A. incarnata. Walt.Jl. car. 106. A. floridana. Lam. encycl. 1 . p. 284. In shady wet woods : Carolina and Georgia. %. July, Aug. V. s. Flowers pale purple j fructification yel- low. 21. A. caule erect iusculo summitate divaricato-ramoso hir- luberosa, sutissimo, foliis sparsis oblongo-lanceolatis birsutis, . longifoUa. '<"■*%■ iiiU^iMUSfc, 184 decumbent. * ! M palustru. i'V rSKTANDRIA DIGYNIA. AsclcpiaS. umbellis 8ubcoryinboso-terminaHbus.-~^i// ribus. In salt marshes, winding round Scirpi and Junci : Ca- rolina. Lyon. 11. V. s. in Herb. Lyon, nee. nnn IVal- ier. I'lie whole habit of the plant is that of C. tenui. flora. lyUld. sp. pi, 1. p. 1276. the flowers only considerably smaller. lutifolia. l.A 225. AMSONIA. Walt. ft. car. 98. caule olabriusculo, foliis ovali-lanceolatis superiori- fc^WU- bus promisse acuminatis subtus ad nervos pubescenti- bus. — Mich.fl. amer. t. /b. 121. Tabernaemontana Amsonia. Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 1246. Icon. Pluk. pkyt. t. 115./. 3. : ,v In shady wet woods : Carolina. If. May. v. v. Flowers in compound corymbous racemes, blue. salicifoHa, 2. A. cpule laevigato, foliis lineari-lauceolalis utrinque acu- tis glaberrimis. In Carolina and Georgia. Lyon. %. May. v. v. Flowers the same as the first species, more abundant. angustifolia, 3. A. caule pubescent^, foliis angusto-linearibus crebris erectis pubescentibus. Mich. Jl. amer. \. p. 121. ' Amsonia ciliata. If^ll.fl.car.gs. In sandy barrens of Carolina and Georgia. 11. May, June. V. s. in Herb. IValter. iic. Flowers of the same disposition and colour as both the foregoing species. 226. GELSEMINUM. Juss. gen.pl.p. 168. liitulum. 1 . G. scandens, glaberrimum ; foliis lanceolatis^ fasciculis axillaribus paucifloris Mich.fl. amer. I. p. 120. t ttl*.v rBHTANDKiA DioYMiA. Gelseminom. 185 A »«- fit ftlt 291. crtnt/a. ?f.« i;!- Pneutnonati' the. Bignonia sempervirens. fyilld. sp. pl.3. p. Anonymos sempervirens. fFalt. Ji. iar. Q8. Icon. Catesb. car. I. t. 53. Pluk.alm. t. 112./. 5. On the sea-coast near rivers : Virginia to Florida. T2 . June, Jaly. v. v. Flowers large, deep yellow, fra- grant ; known by the name Carolina Jessamine. 227. GENTIANA. Gen. pi. 450. l.G. caule tereti, ramis elongatis unifloris, fbliis lanceo- latis acutis, corollis 4-fidis, laciniis obovatis inciao- . ciliatis, plicis interioribas simplicibus. — WiUd. sp. pi. I. ,, p. 1352. ', G. fimbriata. Bot. rep. 50Q. ''' In dry pastures and woods : New York to Carolina. ^ . Aug. Sept. V. V. Flowers a beautiful sky-blue, elegantly fringed on their edges. 2. G. caule tereti, foliis lineari-lanceolatis obtusiusculis, floribus termiualibus fasciculatis, lateralibus solitariis pedunculatis, corollis 5-fidis campanulatis : laciniis ' rotuiidatis, plicis interioribus acute-unidentatis.— lVilld.sp.pl. i.p. 1333. Icon. Fl. dan. 26g. Bot. mag. IIQI. On high mountains, near the borders of lakes and rivu- lets : Canada to Pensylvania. 2/t . Aug. Sept. v. v. Flowerb large, dark-blue. G. caule tereti glabro, foliis oblongo-lanceolatis trinerviis, Soponariq. floribus sessilibus fasciculatis terminalibus axillaribus- que, corollis 5-fidis campanulatis ventricosis : laciniis ,. obtusis, plicis interioribus laciniis dentatis. — fVilld, ip. pi. 1. p. 1338. G. fimbriata. Fahl 3. p. 47. ' ' G. Catesbaei. Walt. Jl. car. \0Q. Icon. Catesb. car. 1. t. JO. Bot. mag. 103g. Bot. rep. 418. In low meadows and woods : Canada to Carolina. If.. Aug. Sept. V. V. Flowers very crowded, fine blue. G. caule subangulato scabriusculo, foliis ovato-lanceola- tts asperiusculis, floribus sessilibus fasciculatis termi- nalibus, corolli!- s-fidis campanulatis ventricosis : la- ciniis acutis, pi.uis interioribus simplicibus acutis.— " JVilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 1338. G. Saponaria. Walt. Jl. car. 109. Mich. Jl. amer. 1. p. 176. G. villosa. Willd.3p.pl. I. p. 1336. #^ 4. ochroleuca. M l$6 riMTANDBiA DiOTNiA. Gentlana. Icon. Pluk. abn. i. 186./. I. In dry sandy fields and on graveJIy hills : Pcnsylvania to Florida ; more scarce. If. . Aug. Sept. v. v. Not BO tall as the preceding species ; flowers outside of a ?ellowish-green, inside, blue ^nd striped with purple, 'hat the present plant is the same with 6. villosa, . there remains no doubts having seen the Gronovian ^ specimen in the Banksian Herbarium, which is the same with G. Saponaria of Walter, and G. ochroleuca of Frcelich. linearis. S. G. caule asperiusculo, foliis lineari-lanceclatis undulosis uti calyces ciliolatis, floribus A-fidis campanulatis ter- minalibus sessilibus onngestis, laciniis brevibus obtu- sis, plicis interioribus laciniis denticulatis. — IVilld.sp. pi. 1. /). 1339. G puMrula. Mich. ft. amer.\. p. I'JQ. , ' In valleys, on the mountains of Pensylvania and Virginia. % . Aug. V. V. Flowers large, blue. amarelloides. 6. G. caule quadrangulo ramoso, foliis semiamplexicaulibus ovalibus acutis trinervibus, floribus 5-fidis tubuloso- campanulatis fauce glabris terminalibus et lateralibus teniis quinisve subpedicellatis, laciniis lanceolatis acu- Jk, , minatis, plicis stmplicibus, calycibus brevissimis an- ▼"* gnatla.— Mich. Jl.amer. 1. p. \J5. G. quinqueflora. Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 1339. On hills, in shady dry places : New York to Kentucky. .v.->'. :;. J-July>'Aug* v.v. Flowers small, pale blue, not yellow as they are represented by Michaux. acuta. 7. G. caule 4-gono, foliis sessilibus subamplexicaulibus erectis oblongo-ovatis acutissimis, floribus fasciculatis terminalibus et lateralibus, corollis 5-fidis, laciniis li- neari- lanceolatis J plicis ciliatis. Mich. Jl. amer. 1. On the high mountains of Carolina and in Canada. Michaux. + . Flowers very small, greenish-yellow. angustifolia. 8. G. caule tereti simplici unifloro, foliis angusto-linearibus patulis, corollis 5-fidis, laciniis ovalibus, plicis inte- •^ '• >' "'/ rioribus laciniis laceris. — Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 177- G. purpurea. Wdlt.Jl. car. 109. In meadows and near rivers, in sandy soil : New Jersey to Carolina, % . Aug. Sept. v. v. Flowers large, a beautiful azure blue. ... rENTANDKIA DI6TNU. It; .?^^^€:* carolinensis. 228. HYDROLEA. Gen. pi. 445. I. H. gpinosa, piloaa ; foliis longo-lanceolatis, peclunculis quadrivalvit. axillaribus brevissimis 1 — 5-tloris, capsulig glabris. — Walt. ft. car. 1 lOL H. caroliniana. AficA.^. amer. 1 ./>. 1 77- In stagnant waters of Xx)wer Carolina. % . July. v. s. Flowers blue. 229. DICHONDRA. Gen. pi. 451. Mich.Jl.amer.l. p. 135. 1. D. pubesceos ; foliis absque emarginatura reniformibns concoloribus, calycibus villoso-ciliatis. — Mich. fi. amer, \.p. 136. Anonymos repens, Walt.Jl. car. WO. Demidoiia repei^i. Gmel, syst. ml. 458. In sandy tie. as, on road sides, about Charlestown, South Carolina. If.. June — Sept. v. v. A small creeping plant, with small herbaceous coloured flowers. 230. EVOLVULUS. Gen. pi. 524. I.E. ereclus; foliis oblongis utrinque sericeo'tomentosis, pedunculis unifloribus brevibus. On the banks of ihe Missouri. Nuttall. v. s. Flowers yellow. 231. HEUCHERA. Gen.pl.447. ' 1. H. viscido-pubescens ; scapo foliisque asperiuscuiis, fo- . liis modice rotundato-lobatis dentatis: dentibus dila. tatis obtusis mucronatis, pedunculis paniculae tres di- chotomis divuricatis, calycibus brevibus obtusis, petalis lancenlatis longitudine calycis, staminibus longe ex- sertis. H. americana. fFilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 1328. • H. Cortusa. Mich.Jt. amer. 1. p. 17I. Icon. Pluk. aim. I. 58. f. 3. In shady rocky situations : New England to Carolina ; frequent. If. . May — July. v. v. Flowers in a long simple panicle, small ; petals red. It varies sometimes with nearly smooth leaves. * 2. H. pulveruleuto-pubescens ; scapo inferne foliisque sub- tas glabris, foliis subacute- lobat is uentatis : dentibus rotundatis mucronatis, pedunculis paniculae brevibus confertifloriSj calycibus campanulatis majoribus, pe- argenteus. viscida. pulescens. *.'■.* 188 " > ' PENTANOSiA oiGTNU. Hciichera. talis spathula^is calyce loiigioribus, staminibus vix exerHs. Or. the Blue mountains of Pensylvnnia and Virginia. V . -f: May, June. v. v. Flowers larger than the rest of the genus ; petals pale red witli ydlow. kUpida. 3. H. hispida, scabra ; scapo petiolis foliisque subtus gla* bri?, foliis acute lubati dunculis paniculx paucitloris, calvcibus mcdiocribus Bubacutis, petalis spathuiatis longitudine calycis, sta> minibus exertis. ♦•..,v,.,v:';., ,v^, On high mountains of Virginia and Carolina. 1/ . May, June. V. V. Petals purple ? villosa. 4, H. villosissima j foliis acute lobatis dentatis : dentibus acutis niucronatiN, fasciculis panicuiae capillartbus lax- ifloris, calycibus parvis, staminibus exertis.— ik/icA. Jl, amir. 1. p. 172. On high mountains of North Carolina and Virginia ; . .y collected on the Peaks of Otter. l/,June. v. v. riowers small ; petals white. caulescens, 5. H. basi suflfruticosa; scapo basi petiolisque pilosis, foliis , . supra ghibris subtus ad nervos pilosis acute-lobatis ci- liatis dentatis ; deittibus acutis mucronatis, calycibus brevibus villosis, petalis linearibus calyce duplo lon- gioribus, staminibus exertis. On high mountains of Carolina. Lyon. % . May, June. V. V. Petals white. In the Herbarium of A. B. Lam- ..'. - . bert, Esq. are specimens of a Heuchera, collected by Pallas in Kamtschaika, which appear to be the sama with the present species. > • »- i .•-• 232. ZIZYPHUS. Lam. encycl. 3. p. 303. volulilis. I . Z. inermis ; foliis ovatis costato-venosis integerrimis sub- undulatis, umbellis peduncuiatis axillaribus, caule vo- lubili. JVilld. sp. pi. \.p. 1 102, Bhamnus volubilis, Litin.suppl. 152. Walt.Jl.car. \0\. Icon. Jacq.ic.'2..t.33Q. Schmidt arl.\f»3. In deep swamps, near the sea-coast : Virginia to Caro> lina. Jfi . June. v. v. Flowers small, greenish- , yellow; berries oblong, violet-coloured. It ascends _ . '^^r the highest trees of Cupressus disticha, in the Dismal ' swamp, near Suftblk in Virginia, and is known there ' by the name of 5ttpjt>/e- Jlacii. , >. , k m. ' »ENTANORIA DIOTMIA. It9 133. ERYNGIUM. Gen. pi. 456. eryng. Delaroche monog. 4. E. praealtum ; foliis ]' graveolens ; foliis serrato-spinosis : radi- foetidum. calibus lanceolatis, flornlibus palniatis, capitulis cylin- dricis subsessilibus, paleis longissimis lineari-lanceo- ■ » ht\s.— JViU(i.isp.pLl.p.}35(i. Icon. Brown, jam. I./. 156. / 3. 4. ' t«* In dry fields : Georgia to Florida. 7/ . July, Aug. v. v. Flowers in small heads, herbaceous. Very much es- ^ . teemed among the natives as a medicine. ' ' '" £. elatum ; foliis late-linearibus remote ciliato-spinosis, aquatieum. ., floralibus lanceolatis dentatis, foliolis involucri capitulo globoso brevioribus paleisque integris, caule subdicho- \.omo.~fVUld. sp.pl. \. p. 1357. Icon. Jacq.ic. 2.1.347. Pluk.alm. t.3g6.f.3. " ' "•'"' In swamps : Virginia to Carolina. If. . Aug. v. v. Sometimes more than six feet high j leaves very long ; flower-heads pale green. m »/' ^MttTAHbRIA OtOTMA. ameruana. flexicaulis. gracilis. i^ 234. HYDROCOl YLE. Gen. pi. 45;. 1. H. glabra, tuberosa; foliis subpeltato-orbicuiatis duplU cato-crenatiii, glomerul s paucifloris aessilibus. — IViUd. sp.pl. l.p. 1301. ctt H. caulibus firmioribus brevioribusque quasi angulatim flexuosis. Mich. ft. amer. 1. p. 162. /3. H. graciliur, filiformis, noa flexuosa ; foliis minoribus. ,t Mich. I. c. In bugs and sphagnous swamps : a. Canada to Virginia. /3. In the mubritains of Carolina, Virginia, and in Canada. 11 . June — Aug. v, v. Flowers exceeding sruall, and of a greenish colour, as is the case with all the following species. 2. H. foliis orbiculatis peltatis leviter crenatis, scapo inter- ruptO'Spicato paucifloro. — tViUd. sp. pi. 1. p. JSdO. t' Icon. Fl.dan.QO. Engl. bot.J 51. In swamps and overflowed places : Canada to Georgia. If. . May — July. v. v. 3. H. foliis peltatis crenatis basi emarginatis, umbellis pe- dunculatis multifloiis, floribus pedicellatis. Willd. sp.pl. I. p. ISdI. In wet fields and mossy swamps : Virgin ia and Carolina. ■ ; %. May — July. v. v. 4. H. foliis rotundato-conatis subangulato-repandis, petio- lis nerviiique pilosis, capitulo pedunculate trifloro vil- loso. Pars. syn. l.p. 302. H. ficaroides. Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. l6l. '* H. reniformis et cordata. Walt.Jl.car. \\3. • On overflowed banks of rivers in Lower Carolina and f Georgia. 11 . June, July. v. v. Seeds larger than the preceding species. lineata. 5. H. minuta, glaberrima ; foliis crassiusculis lineari>cunea> tis transversim lineaiis, umbella pedunculata. — Mich. /'***^;'*P •' fl. amer. I. p. i6l. ''-■' In overflowed places of Lower Carolina. 1/. April, " May. + . composita. 6. H. radice globoso-bulbosa, caule simplici dipbyllo bifi- db, folio iaterali 3-partito, partitionibus subpinnatis, pinnulis divisis : terminal! sub-biternato, umbellis terniinalibus 3 — S-floris. Sison bulbosnm. Mich., ft. amer. I. p. ]6q. On rocks, in wet shady places, near^noxville, Ken- tucky. Michaux. 2( . March^ April, v. s. tn Herb. vulgaris. umlellata. repanda. .fcii-t,-* 236. SANICULA. Gen. pi. 458. S. folii* digitalis, foliolis oblongis incisis, floribus feftili- marylandica. bus sessilibus subternis, sterilibus pedicellatis numero- 818.— Willd. sp. pl.l.p.UdJ. Icon. Jacq.ic. 2. p. 34S. In dry woods, frequent : Canada to Carolina. i^.June, July. V. V. Flowers greenish-white; fruit a little bur. S. foliis radicalibus compositis, foliolis ovatis. Willd. sp. pi. I. p. 1366. In Virginia, -f. A doubtful species. canadensis. 237. DAUCUS. Gen. pi. 4€6. '■ ''■" 1. D. seminibus hispidis, petiolis subtus nervosis. Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 13Sg. The Wild Carrot is one of the most common weeds in dry fields. Carota. 'I IK PEtrTAKORiA DiOTNiA. Hydfocotyle. Enslen. As fifir as I have been able to learn from a dried specimen, there remains no doubt that this plant belongs to this genus rather than any other I know. The flowers have white petals and dark purple anthers. 191 '1 235. PANAX. Gen. pi. l604. 1. P. radice fusiforrai, foliis ternis quinatis, foliolis ovali- ^wJn^tic/b/i- bus acuminatis petiolatis serratis. — Willd. sp. pi. 4. um, p. 1124. Icon. Catesb.car.3.t.l6. Trewehret. t. 6./. I. Bot. mag. 1333. / •' In the mountains from Canada to Tennassee, in rich shady w'oods. 1/ . May. v. v. This plant produces » the famous root called Ginseng, so much esteemed by the Chinese : it formerly was an article of exporta- tion in America, but at present there is little demand for it. 2. P. radice subrotundo-bulbosa ; foliis temis ternatis qui- trtfolium. natisve, foliolis oblongo-lanceolatis subsessUibus ser- , ratis.— Willd. sp. pl.4.p.ll24. ' Icon. B. *.mag. 1334. In low shady woods, near rivulets : New York and Pen- sylvania. 11 . May. v. v. A small delicate plant, easily overlooked even when in search of it. < I 193 riNTAMORIA DIOYNU. DaUCUS. pusillus. 2. D. relroriura-hispitlus ; foliolis laciniis minimis sublatl' ceolatii, umbellis parvis, umbellulin paucifloris, semi- nibus 8-fariam cristato-muricalis. — AlUh. Jl. amer. 1 . p. 164. In dry fieldi of Carolina. Michaux. + . 238. AMMI. Gen.pl. 467. tapillaceum. i.A. caule ramoso, foliit omnibus composite raplllaceo- multipartitis, involucris urobella brevioribus multipar* titiSf seminibuB glabratis. A. majuB. IValt.ft. car. 113. In sandy Helds of Carolina and Georgia. Q . June, July. V. «. The plant small, with very linely divided leaves. canadenst. nllosti. Unalum. 23g. SELINUM. Gen. pi. 4;0. 1. S. glaberrimtlm, lucidum ; foliisbipinnatis, foliolis mul- tipartitis, laciniis lanceolatis, fructibus ovalibus. Mich. Jl. amer. l.p. l65. Apium bipinnatum. Wdlt.fl. car. 1 15. On the mouths of large rivers from Canada to Carolina. "U . July. V. V. Flowers white. * .11 240. FERULA. Gen. pi. 475. 1 . F. foliis supradecomposito-tematis, foliolis ovatis serratis rigidis vennsis, caule pedunculis umbellisque vlUosis. fFalt.fi.car.ll5. Cicuta venenata. Philad. philos. trans. i A: . .. On dry bills : New York to Carolina. If. . July, Aug. V. V. Flowers white. In the Philosophical Transact tions of Philadelphia, a description of this plant has been given, and a full account of its poisonous qua- lities. 241. HERACLEUM. Gen. pi. 477- 1. H. foliorum petiolo nervisque subtus lanato-villosissimis, foliis trifoliatis, foliolis onmibus petiolatis amplis sub- rotundo-cordatis subpalmato-lobatis, seminibus orbi« culatis. Mich.Jl.amer.l.p.\66. lo shady woods, on rich moist soil : Canada to Pensyl- s^' vania ; rare. 11 • June, July. v. v. Flowers white. \ , »^ ,..:.... .^,^4 rxtrrAMDRU dioykia. 19s \ 'ensyl- white. 342. LIGUSTICUM. Gfn.pl. 4;8. 1. L. foliis caullnis biteraatU, lummis trifoliatii, foliis late- teotiam. ralibut trapeziformibus> terminali rhombeo, umbellis atrtctis, involucro involucellisque linearibus polyphyllis. Mich.Jl. amer. l.p. 166. Od the river St. Laurence. Michaus. It. +• July. 2. L. foliia petiolo dupHcato-tripartito, partttionibus secon- acl^ifoHum, dariis 2-3-foliolatis, t'uliolia ovalibus aequaliter denta- tis, involucellis setaceis. fructibus oblongo-ovaiibus aubulato-10-co8talis. Mich.^. amer. l.p. 166. On the river St. Laurence. Michaitx. In Virginia near Staunton, &c. V • Ju'y* v. v. More tlian three feet high. , * . 8. L. ? caule Isevi glabroque, nodis confertim barbulatig, larlinode. foliis plerisque biternatis margine nervisque puberulis, Aructibus ovaiibus utrlnque margine subdipteris. Mich, Jl.amer. l.p. 167. In Upper Carolina. Mkhaux. 11. v.t. in Herb. Lyon. I suspect this species to belong to another genus, pro- bably Sium. 243. ANGELICA. Gen. pi. 4^^. A. petiolo tripartite, partitionibus pinnato-fi-foliolatis, triquinata. foliolis inciso-dentatis : terminalium imparl rhombeo sessili, lateralibus decursivis. Mich, fi. amer. 1. p. 167. In Canada and on the mountains of Virginia. 1/. June, July. v.v. Smooth. A. foliis compositis, foliolis oblongis sublobatis serratis atropurpu* subsessilibuj : extimo pari coadunato : terminali petio- tea. \A\o.—W%Ud. sp. pi. 1. p. 1430. In'Canada atid on the mountains of Virginia. "U . July, Aug. V. V. From three to six feet high ; root very fra- grant; petals purple. 3. A. foliolis tequalibus ovatis inciso-serratis. jyUld. sp. tucida. pi. l.p. 1430. In shady woods : Canada to Pensylvaoia. If. . June, July. v.v. Flowers white. *-.-<>»' v •■. ^ 3. i.a s-t- ^t- .jfi^rf:- VOL. t. ^ * ; i i I' igi PBHTANORU OIOYNU. 244. 8IUM. Gen. pi 460. rigi^us, 1. S. foliis pinnatia, folinlis lanceolatis integerritnis vel su- perne dentatis. IVilld. sp.pl. \. p.\AZ2. In wet meadows : Pensylvaiiia to Virginia. 2^ . July, . ' Aug. v.v. Flowers small. This and the following V ,'. vm considered very poisonous plants, especially in re> '' 'spectto homed cattle ; and every farmer who knows their bad qualities is busily employed to destroy them. lineare. 2. S. foliis pinpatis^ foliolis longis sublanceolato-linearibus remotiuscule serratis, involucro oligophyilo, bvolu- cellis linearibus polyphyllis, umbella breviter radiata. JI/tcA. fl. amer. I , p. I67. S. suave. IFalt. Jl. car. 115. In wet meadows' and along ditches : Canada to Pensyl- vania. % . July. v. v. longifolium, 3. S, folHs pionatis, foliolis inferioribus longisairais falcato- linearibus raritsr dentatis, caule oligophyilo superne nudo, ucnbellis subgeminis nudiusculis. In ditches and bogs: New Jersey. 7/^. Aug. v. v. / / • ^ Very slender. ^■" ' .jSi^siE '^U ^ 244. 1. SISON. Gen. //. 481. pusillum. 1. S. folii? biterpatira multipartitis, urobellulis 3— 5-floris, seminibus scaberulin. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. I68. Daucus divaricaius. Jf^lt. fi. car. 1 14. In dry sandy fields : Carolina. 0. April, May. v. s. trifoliatum. 2. &. foHis omnibus trifoliatis, foliolis dentatis, infefiotibus ovalibus 2-3-lobis, superioribus ovali.lapceolatis, um< ■_.[„._ bella terminall solitaria pedunculata, seminibus sub- ' rntundis. Mich.fl.amer.l.p.ldS. In Upper Carolina. Michaux. +. marginatum. 3, $• foliis pinnatis, superioribus quinatis, foliolis omnibus ' sessilibus lanceolatis integerrimis albido-marginatis, involucro involucellisque nullis. Mich. ^. amer. I. p. 168. In wet meadows : Virginia to Carolina. 11 . July^ Aug. v,v. ''*''" 245. CENANTHE. Gen. pi. 484. ''. < . tardlxntmii, l.O. ^liis omnibus simplicibus filiforraibus. Walt, fi. car. 113. South Carolina. Walter, +. \ vel su- . July, [lowing y in re- I krows them. learibus involu- radiata. Pensyl- falcato- superne V. V. / [^•floris^ S8. V. s. ioribus ti9> urn. >us sub- )roDibus ginatis, wier. I. y, Aug. ^alt. ft. riHtAMbilll OlOTHtA. r«at 19^ aqu«' York and Virginia. ^ . June — ^Atig. V. V. Very poisonous. 249. CHiEROPHYLLUM. Gen. pi. Ago. 1. C. seminibus nitidis laevibus, foliis deoompositis> catile procumbeni% procumbente, umbeijis paucifloris. Pers.syn. \.p.320. Scandix procumbens. Willd. sp. pt. I. p. 1452. ,,< , On shady wet hills, on the foot of mountains : Virginia. Q.May. V. V. A small and scarce plant $ 1 ob- served it near Hager's Town, Maryland. 2. C. foliis ternatis, foliolis ovatis acutis subincisis, pedun- canadense. culls geminis, frnctibus oblongis. — Pert. syn. 1. p. 320. Bison canadense. Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 1436. Common in the woods : Canada to 'Wvc%\v\a, % . July^ 3. C. petiolo tr^artito, partlalibus 3— 5-fdiolatis, fi^is Clat/toni. oblongo-ovalibus subpinnatiiido-lobatis, umbellapau- ci>radtata divaricata, frnctibus elongatis teretibus Im- ▼igatis. — Pers. syn. 1. p. 320. ■VV: * :'> ! > i fgo *W^',Ui»V^ I I salwa. cordatum. aureum. \\ I: utropurpure- urn. integerri- mum. nudicaule. FBNTAMDSiA oioTNiA. Cbaeropbylloffl. Scandix dulcis. Muhti. Mss. Myrrhis Claytoni, Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. 17O. In the Allegany and other mountains ; New England to Carolina. TJ. . June, July. v. v. The root has a very agreeable scent and sweet taste. 250. PASTINACA. Gen. pi. 404. 1. P. foliis simpliciter pinnatis. Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 1466. Common Parsnep is found frequently in a wild state ap- parently as a native, but certainly originated from , • European seeds. 251. SMYRNIUM. Gen. pi. 49s. 1. S. foliis radicalibus suborbiculato-cordatis crenatis, cau- linis peliolatis trifoliatis, supremis S-partitis, umbella radiis brevibus. — JFalt.Jl. car. 114. Thapsia trifoliata. tVilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 1465. In woods, frequently on the mountains : New England to Carolina. % . June, July. v. v. Flowers yellow, as are all the following. 2. S. foliis biternatis, partiaiium intermedio sspe subquina- to, foliolis ovali-lanceolatis semilatis, umbella brevi* radiata.— ^»7/rf. sp. pi. 1. p. 1468. ' On the mountains and hills, near banks of rivers : Pen- sylvania to Carolina. % . June, July. v. v. 3. S. foliis omnibus ternatis, foliolis ovatis acutis serratis. Lam. encycl. 3. p. 667. S. barbinode. Muhlb. mss. Od dry slate bills : Vh-ginia and Carolina. If. . May — July. V. V. Flowers dark purple. 4. S. glaberrimum ; foiiis glaucis, inferioribus 3-ternatis, !»»} superioribus 2-tematis, foliolis ovalibus integris, um- bella radiis paucis setaceo-elongatis.— ^^t//J. sp. pi. 1 . p. 1468. . On dry bills : New England to Carolina ; scarce. "U . June. V. V. 5. S. foliis radicalibus S'tematis, foliolis inaequaliter paaci- dentatis, scapo radical!, umbella radiis elongatis, in- volucro involucellisque subnuUis. . On the Columbia river. M. Lewis. Tl . April, May. V. s. in Herb. Lewis. The natives eat the tops of this plant and boil it in their soups, the same as we us* celery. i\j mui niTTAMDRIA DtVTNIA. ■S"»'5 W 252. SESELI. Gen. pi. 4g2. . S. foliis 3>ternati8, foHolis longo-linearibus, umbdlia he- tritematum. inispbsricis, involucellis polypbyllis : foliolis linearibus longitudine utnbellularum. On the waters of Columbia rtver. M. Lewis. 11 . April, ^ May. V. s. in Herb. Lewis. Flowers deep yellow. The fusiform root of this species is one of the gratetijl vegetables of the Indians : they use it baked or roasted. ■>:j, f 253. SALSOLA. Gen. pi. 43?. it'- . ..j... ). herbacea diffusa : foliis triquetro-subulatis mucronatis Rali. lineatis, calycibus marginatis axillaribus. — fFilld. sp. pi. \. p. VilO. ^^-,HtfA Icon. Pall, illuslr. t. 28 {5* 29. Near the sea>coast, in gravelly dry soil: frequent; lie ""My ill the cityof New York. Q. July. v. v. S^i ^' . ery small; seeds in a membranaceous calyx. 2. S. h .'.> ^a, decumbens, glabra ; foliis dilatato-subulatis caroliniancu spinescentibus, gemmis fructificantibus valde turgidis, calycibus fructiferis explanato-alatis. Mich.Jt.amer.l. p. 174. Walt. fl. car. \\\. In Carolina. Michaux. + . Probably only a variety of the preceding species. • 3. S. herbacea, erectiuscula, ramosissima ; foliis linearibus taUa. muticis camosis, glomerulis contercis sub&picatis, ca- lycibus fructiteris depreoso-subrotundis. — Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 1312. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. 174. Icon. Jacq. hart. 3. /. 83. On the mouth of the river St. Laurence. Michaux. 0. , '('•,?\, r. V. .s. 4. S. herbacea, humifusa, ramosissima ; ramulia distichis, depressa. foliis succulenti^ linearibus acutis glabris, floribus ax- illaribus sessilibus, staniinibus exertis. Sueda prostrata. Pall, illuslr. 55. t.47. On the volcanic plains of the Missouri. Nuttall. Q. June- +• , %.M.:.-..v 254. CHENOPODIUM. Gen. pi. 435. I.e. foliis triangulari-sagittatis integerrimis, spicis conipo- Bonus Htitn sitis aphyllis axillaribus. WilUi. sp. pi. 1 . p. 1299. ricus. Icon. Engl. bot. 717. In Virginia. Gronov. If. . June— Aug. v. v, I never \ ! f i 191 ' FBMTAMOBiA 0I9TIIIA. Cheoopodium. observed this species myself in America, but it is very probable it may be found there, as Gtonovius asserts. fHUri >. 3. C. foliis ovatis inaequaliter dentatis acutis nitidis, laceraia ramosis cymosis aphyllis. — fFitld. tp. pi. I. p. 1301. Frequent on ruad sides, among rubbish and in gardens. ©. July — Sept. v.v. album, ' 3> C. foliis ii)omboideo-ovatis erosispostice integris: supe« rioribus oblongis integerrimis, seminibus laevibus. Smith ft. brit. I. p. 273. mild. sp. pi. 1. p. 1302. Icon. Engl. lot. Til. viride. - fi. IFilld.sp. pi. \. p. 1303. In cultivated grounds, near roads and fences : common. ©. July, Aug. V. V. hybridum. 4. C. foliis cordatis angulato-dentatis acuminatis, racemis ramosissimis subcymosis divaricalis aphyllis. Smith .jfi. brit. 1. p. 275. tVilld. sp.pl. I. p. 1303. Icon. Curt. lond. 4. t 23. In wet rocky situations : on the North river near Catskill, .. ,.;,.:i ... JJewYork. Q. July, Aug. v.v. fiotrys. 5. C. foliis oblongis sinoatis, raoemis nudis multifidis. lfiUd.sp.pl. 1. p. 1304. On the banks of the Susquehanna, P«nsylvania( and about Onondago, New York. 0. July, Aug. v. v, Smell strong, liut not disagreeable. amiroaioides. 6, C. foliis lanceohtis dentatis, racemis foliatii aimplicibus. 1VHld.sp.pl. I. p. 1304. .> . ^^}Am Icon. Jlfom. lutt. 2. s. 5. t. 35. /. 8. In sandy fields : Georgia. O.July, v.v. Very tweet scented. anihelminti- y. C. foliis ovato-oblongis dentatis, spicis longis interraptis cum. BTphylWa.—lfilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 1304. • ^- w" . Icon. Dill. elth. t. 66. /. 76. On road sides : Pensylvania and Virginia ; plentifully in the streets of Philadelphia. % . June — Aug. v. v. Smells very strong, but not disagreeable to some per- sona. fnarUinum. 8. C. foliis subulatis carnosis semiteretibus, floribus glome- ratis axillaribus. fFilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 1307. Icon. Moris, hist. 2. s. 5. t. 33. f. 3. Oo the sea-coast of Pensylvania and Virginia. G.Jully, / f rBNTAMDRIA OIGTMIA. i?\ / : w 2CC> PENTAVSIA BIOTNIA. UlmUS. pendula. /3. U. foliis oblone glabriusculis^ ramis pendalis. JU. hew. 1 . p. 3 1 . Common in all lew lands and woods ; New England to I Carolina. Tj . April, v. v. Known by the name of White Elm. nemoraUs- 2. U. foliis oblongis glabriusculis xqualiter serratis basi 8ub« • . sequalibus, floribus sessilibus. Ait. kew, 1. p.3lQ. U. campestris. Walt.Jl. car. ill? .is../ On the banks of rivers: New England to Virginia j scarce. T; . April, May. v. v. River Elm. fulva, 3. U. ramis scabris albidis,. foliis ovato-oblpngis acuminatis basi sutuequalibus, inaequaliter serratis utrinque pu- .vTsJv- . 'V -iv..- bescentibus scaberrimis, gemmis lana densa fulva tq- roentosis, floribus sessilibus. — 4^tcA. Jl. amer. I. p. 172. Icon. Mick. arl. I. . . » On mountains from Canada to Pensylvania. ^ . May. V. V. Red Elm. Slippery Elm. The viscous inside bark is used by the natives as a healing salve. alata. 4. X}. ramis utrinque a|atp-sviberosis, foliis oblongo-ovalibus sensim acutis basi subacqualibus, fructu pubescente cilioso. — Mich. ft. amer. 1 . p. 173. U. pumila. Walt. ft. car. ill. Icon. Mich. orb. t. .. . In sandy low woods : yire;inia and Carolina. 1; . April. V. V. Whahoo. 259. CELTIS. Gen.pl. ISgi. ' 9feid(ntaHf. 1, C. foliis ovatis acuminatis aequaliter serratis ba^i inaequa- libus supra scabris, subtus hirtis, fructu sclitario.— Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 994. , .- Icon. Duham. arb. 1. 1. 53. Mich. arb. /. . . . In woods and near rivers : Canada to Carolina. T; . May. V, V. Nettle-tree. Berries dark purple. erassifolia. 2. C. foliis ovatis acuminatis inaequaliter serratis basi inae- qualiter cordatis subcoriaceis utrinque scabris, pedun- culis subbiiloris. — Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. QQS. C. cbrdifoWa. Duham. 2. t. g. In woods and near rivers: Virginia, Kentucky, a^d Tennassee. T^ • May, v. v. Known by the name of Hagberry or Hoop-ash. pumila. 3* C* ^^^i" ovatis acuminatis aequaliter seprativ basi inaequa^ x\»f. ■.'^•..^.^^iiL.W rSVTAMDtlA DIOTMIA. CdtU. Kbui utrinque glabrinsculis : junioribus tantum pa> bescentibus, pedunculis subtrifloris, fructa solitario. On the banks of rivers : Maryland and Virginia. T; . May. V. V. A small straggling bush ; berries orate, black. 301 f i* , ,. i«v : .|V-- III. TRIGYNIA. Sk 260. VIBURNUM. Gen. pi. 503. in " l.V. glabrum; ramis patentissimis, foliis subrotundis crc- pruntfolium. nato-serratis, petioiis laevibus, cymis sessilibus, fructi- bos rotundatis.— ^i7/(2. «p. ^/. 1. p. 1847. Icon. Pluk. aim. t. 46. f. 2. Duham. 2. /. 38. Common in hedges and fields : New England to Caro- . . lina. Tj . May, June. v. v. Berries dark blue j flow- • ' ers, as all the following species, white. 2. V. glabrum ; foliis ovatis subacutis subseiratis, petiolis pyrifoUum, lapvibus, fructibus ovatO'oblongis cymis subpeduncu- latis. — Lam. encycl. 8. p. 653. ' On the banks of rivers : Pensylvania, New Jersey, &c. fj . May, June. v. v. Resembles the former, but is p not so straggling in its growth ; berries black. 3. V. glabrum ; foliis lato-ovatis acuminatis uncinato-ser- Lentago. ratis, petiolis raarginatis undulatis, cymis sessilibus. — WtUd.sp.pl. x.p.ugi. ' Frequent among hedges and on borders of woods : New England to Carolina, f; ■ July* v. v. Is more in- . ' clined to grow to a tree than any of the rest; berries black. 4. V. glaberrimum ; foliis ovalibus margine revoluto sub- nudum. integerrimis, petiolis Isevibus, cymis ebracteatis peduO' cw\3\\i.— Willi, sp. pi. I. p. 1487. Icon. Mill. ic. 274. ' In swamps, particularly on sandy soil : Canada to Geor- gia. Ij . May, June. v. v. Berries black ; in the Southern States it becomes an evergreen ; the young branches are ferruginous and sometimes the leaves on their under sprface. 5. V. glabrum ; foliis obovatis crenato-dentatis seu integer- olovatum. rimis obtusis, umbellis sessilibus, fructibus ovato.sub- f otandis. — Lam, encycl. S.p.Q58, Walt, fi. car. 11 6. J . 203 punicifolium. rBi»T*Ml)Bf A vmoTiriA. Vibamam. I I eassinoides. ;i *■ V. MiftinoidM. Mich. ft. amer. 1. p. 179. /3.V. fdiis obovatis iotegris seu apice laxe crenatis obtusis. Hart. par. 115. In shady woods : Carolinai and Georgia. T; . May, June. V. s. 6. V. glabrum ; foliis ovato-lanceolatis utrinque acutis ere- natis raargine subrevolutis, petiolis carinatis eglandula- (ii.-—lViUd. sp. pi. 1. p. 1491. In swamps : New York to Carolina. T; . June, July. V. V. Berries blueiKli-black. leevigatum. 7- ^- foliis lanceolatis jsevibus remote-serratis basi inte- gerrimis, ramulis ancipitibus. — IVilld. sp. pi, 1. p. 1492. Icon. Mill. ic. t. 83./. 1. Near the sea-coast : Virginia and Carolina. ^ . June, July. ' V. V. Berries black. 8. V. giabcrr:nr>iim } foliis lineari-lanceolatis supra nitidis obsolete serratis integrisve ; ramis tetragonis. — Willd. sp.pl. 1. p. 1492. In sandy barren woods : Carolina and Georgia. T; • ^'V- s.ft. A low shrub with small leaves. 9. V. glabriusculum ; foliis suborbiculatis ovatisque acutis dentato>serratis plicato-sulcatis utrinque glabris, cymts pedunculatis, fructibus subglobosis. — Willd. sp. pi. 1 . p. 1488. Icon. Jacq. hort. t. 3d. In mountain woods ; frequent : New York to Carolina, f; . June, July. v. v. Berries dark blue ; known by ' .• the name of y^rrow-trooc/. pubescens. 10. V. pubescens ; foliis ovalibus acuminatis dentato-serratis plicato-sulcatis subtus villoso-tomentosis, cymis pe-> duiiculatis, fructibus oblongis. V. dentatum pubescens. ^it. kew.l. p.l68. V. dentatum tomentosum. Mich. ft. amer. 1. p. I^P* ^ In the lower parts of Virginia and Carolina, f; . June, f;. V. The whole of the shrub smaller than the pre- ceding one. fantanoides. 1 1. V. petiolis nervisque pulverulento'tomeutosis, foliis am- plis suborbiculato-cordatis abrupte acuminatis inaequa- * liter serratis, serraturis muticis, cymis arete sessilibus, fructibus ovatis. — Mick. ft. amer. 1. p. 179. V. Lantana grandifolium. Ml. hew. 1. p. l6'8. In shady woods on high mountains : Canada to Virginia; principally in the forests called Beech-woods. \2 . nitidum. dentatum. PBirrAHDKiA TSioTHiA. Viburaum. 90S Jane, July. v. v. Berries red, but when ripe black | knowD by the name of Holble-ltuk. 12. V. ramulit petiolisque pilosis eglandulosis, foliis sabcor- acetifblium. dato-ovatia trilobisve acuminatis argute-serratis subtos pubescentibus, cymis longe-pedunculatis. — WiUd. sp. pi. 1 . p. 1469. Icon. Fenl. hort. eels, t, 72. In rocky mountainous situations t New England to Ca- rolina. •;. May, June. v. v. Berries black. 13. V. foliis suborbiculato-cordatis plicato-sulcatis dentatis moUe, subtus pubescentibus, petiolis sabglandulons, cymis radiatis, fructibus oblongo-ovatis. Atkk.ft.amer.1. p. 180. V. alnifolium. Marsh, orb. 162. In hedges : Kentucky near Danville. Mickaux. Ten- nassee and Upper Carolina. 1; . June, July. v. s. Berries red ; resembles the following species. 14. V. foliis trilobatis postice acutis 3-nervibus: lobis diva- Oxycoccos. ricatis promisse acuminatis rariter dentatis, petiolis glandulosis, cymis radiatis. V. Opulus araericannm. ^tt. ifrra;. 1. p. 1(58. V. Opulus Pimina. Jlf/cA.^. amer. 1. p. 180. • '; > V. trilobum. Marsh, arb. 162. In swamps and shady woods : Canada; on the moun- tains of New York and New Jersey. Ij . July. v. v. Berries red, of an agreeable acid j resembling that of ^ Cranberries, Vacctnium macrocarpon, for which they are a very good substitute. 15. V. foliis trilobatis, postice obtusiusculis 3-nervihus : lo- edule. . , bis brevissimis denticulato-serratis, serraturis acumi- natis, petiolis glandulosis, cymis radiatis. v. Opiilus edule. Mkh.fi. amer. l.p. ISO. On the banks of rivers : Canada to New York. I; . July. • v,v. A smaller and more upright shrub than the pre* .■■'■' ceding species ! berries the same colour and size, but, , ;.•,>, when completely ripe, more agreeable to eat. 261. SAMBUCUS. Gen. pi. SOS. }. S, ramulis petiolisque glaberrimis, folioiis 8ub-4-jugis oblongo-ovalibus nitidis glabris acuminatis : nervo medio subpubescente, basi interdum appendicnlatis, cymis laxis S'Mis.—lf^illd. sp. pi. 1. p. 1494. Icon. Schmidt arb. 142. canadensis. ' ^ }- I I 901 PKNTAMDRtA TRIOYNTA. SambuCUS. In swnmps and near hedges : Canada to Carolina! Ij . June, July. V. v. Berries dark purples or blank. tuhescem. 2. S. cortice verrucoso, foliolis 2-jugis ovali-lanceolatis sub- tus pubcscentibus, cymis confertis raccmosis. — Mich. fl.amer. \.p. 181. * On the liiglifgt mountains from Canada to Carolina. f; . July. V. V. Berries red ; resembles S. racemosa very much. 262. RHUS. Gen. pi. 502. tjiphinum. 1. R. subarborescens ; ramis petiolisque villosissimis, foliis plnnatia multijugis, foliolis lanceolato-oblongis argute serratis subtus subtonientosis. — Willd. sp. pi. 1. p. 1478. Icon. Duhatn. 2. t AT. In rocky dry situalionii : Canada to Virginia, f; , July, Aug. V. V. The purple velvety berries appear in large close clusters. giairum. 2. R. undique glabrum ; foliis pinnatis multijugis, foliolis lanceolato-oblongis seriatis subtus albicantibus, fructi> bus holosericeis.— W^/W. */>. p/. 1. p. 1478. coccineum. /3. R. elegans. jiit. hew. I . p. l62. Catesb. car. appen. t. 4. Icon. Dill. elth. t. 243./. 314. Calesb. car. 3. /. 4. Common in old fields and along fences : New England to Carolina. T; . July, Aug. v. v. Berries red; M -. flowers greenisb'ted ; in var. |3. scarlet. viridiflorum. 3- R> glabriusculum ; foliis pinnatis multijugis, foliolis lan- ceolato-oblongis serratis subtus subtomentosis, racemis J erectis herbaceis. — Lam, encyd. 7. p. 504. R. canadense. Mill- diet. no. 5. On the edges of woods, in dry sunny situations : Pen- sylvani?* and Virginia. T? . July, Aug. v. v. Flowers y ' yellowish- green ; probably not much more than a va- riety of tae foregoing,species. pumiltim. 4. R. humile; ramis petiolisque pubescentibus, foliis pin> natis multijugis, foliolis ovalibus vIk a£:uminatis aut muticis inciso-dentatis sublus tomentosis, fructibus holusericeis. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. 182. In Upper Carolina. Tj . July. v. s.in Herb. Lyon.; ■■:,,' V. V. in Hortis. Not above a foot high : it is the most poisonous of the genus, according to information , from Mr. J. Lyon, who, by collecting the seed of this species, got poisoned all over his body, and was lamed for a considerable time. .« . I'r '■■^■.T.. f>^ A riNTJNORIA TRIOTNU. Bhui. 20S Vtrnix. a. R. arborescens, glaberrimuro ; foliiii pinnatis multijugit, foliolis ovalibus abrupte acuminatis integrii, panicula laxa, ^oribus dtoicis, fructibiu glabris. — fViUd. $p. pi. I. p. i 479- Icon. Dill, elt/i. t. 292. f. 377. Pluk. aim. t. 145./. 1. In low copses : Canada to Carolina, f; • July* v. v. Berries white. i. R.ramis punctatis, foliis pinnatis multijugis (5— -6), Copallinum, foliolis ovali-lanc3olatis integerrimis supra lucidis, pu* nicula foliosa, racemis sessilibus, floribus dioicis.— mild, sp.pt. I. p. 1480. ' Icon. Hort.schoenbr. 341. Pluk. aim. t. 56. f. \. In dry fields and woods, particularly sandy soil : New Jersey to Carolina, fj . July. v. v. Berries red. The leaves of this species are used as tobacco by the Indians of the Miss^iuri and Mississippi. 7. R. radicans ; foliis ternatis, foliolis ventricoso>ovalibu8 Toxicoden* integi'is aut sinuate-crenatis, racemis rameif et axilla- dron. ribus sessilibus dioicis.— ^t//(/. tp. pi. I. p. 1481. Mich.fl.amer. 1. /). 183. OL. R. radicante*8candens ; foliolis annplis integris seu rariter vuV'are. dentatis. Mick. I. c. Vi.niWcam. Wiltd.sp.pl.l. p.\4B\. |S. R. erectuin, humiie ; foliolis varie sinuato^lobatis, sub quercifolium. floraMone tomentosis. Mich. I. c, y. R. fol ^is oblongo-ovalibus longe acuminatis subrhom- microcarpon. boideis, fructu multo minore. Mich. I. c. Common in all woods, tields, and along fences : Canada to Georgia, fj . June, July. v. v. Berries white; known by the name Poisoii-nak or Poison-vine. There is no doubt but R. radicans and Toxicodendron are only local varieties. 6. R. fruticulosum, amentaceum, nuditlorum; foliis tema* aromaticum. tis, foliolis rhombeo-ovalibus dentatis subtus pubes- centibus, floribus dioicis. — Willd. sp. pl. 1. p. 1482. - R. canadense. Marsh, arb. 1 29. Icon. Turpin in annul, du mus. hist. nat. 5. p. 445. t. 30. In rocky situations, about springs : Pensylvania, Caroli- na, and Kentucky. Tj . May, June. v. v. Flowers yellow, in catkins, which give it quite a different ap- pearance from the habitus of the genus. Myrica Iri- Jbliata Hort. is the same with R suaveolens Ait. and is nothing more than the male plant of this species.. Berries brown. ■% ^kS ao0 ^■NTAMfitU TKIOYVU. 263. 8TAPHYLEA. Gen. pi. 507. hifolia, 1, g. fiiiis trifoliati* ; racemis pendulis, petalis infeme cili« atit, fructu ovato.— fyiUd. ip. pi. 1. p. 1498. Icon. Schmidt art, 81. On the side of dry hills, in rocky situations : New York to Upper Carolina. 1] . May, June. v. v. Flowers ■ i^.ivvv^w.j , white. eisloides. argentea. linearis. elliptica. itntata. 264. TURNERA. Gtn.pl.S\4. l.T. hirsutaj foliis lineari'lanceolatis obtuse dentato-ser« ratis, pedunculis axillaribus folio brevioribus. — IVilld. sp.pl. ]. p. 1^05. '. Icon. Plum. ic. t. 150. f. 1. Sloan, jam. 1. 1. 127/. 7- In dry sandy woods, near the town of Savannah, Geor- gia. Enslen. ©. July, v.s.in Herb. Enslen. Flow- ers yellow, resembling those of Cislus carolinianus. 265. CROTONOPSIS. Mich. Jl. amer. 2. p. 185. 1 . C. caule erecto dichotome ramosissima, foliis sapra otellato-pilosis, subtus argenteo-lepidotis. at. C. foliis lineari-lanceolatis. fVitld. sp. pi. 4. p. 380. Mich, ft. amer. 2. p. 186. j8. C. foliis ellipticis utrinque obtusis. ffilld. I. c. In sandy soil near the sea^coast, Illinois country and on the Missouri. Q . July. v. v. Flowers very minute. 266. KOCHIA. Roth in Schrad.joum. 1800. p. .307. 1. K. foliis lanceoiatis sinuato-dentatis, caule erecto ramo- sissinio. — Willd. hort. berol. 1. t. 28. Salsola radiata. Desf. in annul, mus. not. p. 28. /. 34. Salsola platyphylla. Mich. ft. amer. l.p. 1 74. On the banks of the Mississippi, in the Illinois country. O . June. V. V. This plant has the aspect of a Che- nopodium in every part. alius. 267. AMARANTHUS. Gen. pi. 143 1, ' I . A. glomerulis axillaribus triandris, foliis obovatis retu- sis, caule tetragono simplici. Willd. sp. pi, 4. p. 382. Icon.' IVilld. amaranth, t. l.f.2. A common weed in the gardens. O- May— Sept. v. v. VENTANDiiA TnioYMiA. Amanuithot. lividus. Blitum. yi Vj;.,>.t virid\^4 2. A. glomerulis gxillaribus triandrii, floribus trifidia, foIlU obovatii emarginatis, caule teretiuicalo ramoto. fVilld. :,n sp. pi. 4. p. 38'i. Icon. IV'illd. amaranth, t. 4./. 7. In cultitrated grounds : Virginia. Q. Aug. v. v. 3. A. glomerulitt triandris Hubspicatis rotundatU, foliia eilip- ticis retusis, caitle erecto. IVilld. amaranth, p. 20. ^ /. 1./. I. In similar situations : Virginia. 0-J><»e — Aug. v. v. 4. A. glomerulis triandris subspicatis, floribus triphyllis, foliis ovatis retusis« caule diffaso. IVilld. $p, pi. 4. p. 387. > Frequently a very troublesome weed in gardens. 0 . June— Sept. v. v. 5. A. glomerulis axillaribus geminis triandris, floribus mas- culis triphyllls, foliis ellipticis emarginatis margine un- dulatis. IF'illd. amaranth. 18. t. b.f. 16. Frequently found on road sides and among rubbish. Q. July, Aug, V. V. 0. A. racemis peatandris decornpositis congestis erectis, fo- liis ovato-lanceolatis. IVilld. amaranth, p. 26. t.g. Common in cultivated grounds : New York to Caroluia. Q. June — Sept. v. v. .•:...'..- 7. A. racemis pentandris supradeconapositi», lamis piatenti- paniculatui. bus pubescentibuB, foliis ovato>lanceolatis. Willd. amaranth. 32. /. 2./. 2. Among rubbish and in cultivated grounds ; Pensylvania to Virginia. O . Aug. v; v. 8. A. racemis pentandris supradecompositis erectis, ranus patentibus glabris, foliis oblongis acutia. Willd. hylndtu. mngumats. amaranth. 31. t. 2.f. 3. o. ;1r Id cultivated fields : Virginia and Caroluia. v.v. Q. A. racemis pentandris supradeconnpositis confertis erec- tis, ramis pubescentibus, foliis ovatis undulatis. Willd. amaranth. 33. t. 1 1 . /. 21 . In cultivated grounds and on road sides : Pensylvania to Virginia. 0. June— Aug. v.v. 10. A. racemis pentandris compositis confertis crectis, foliis oblongo-Ianceolatis mucronatis. Willd. amaranth. 80. Common in fields of Virginia. G. July, Aug. v.v. Leaves red. retrqftexu»4 hypochondri' acus. 206 PKKTANDBu TKiGYNiA. Amatanthuj. s/muttus. 11. A. racemis pentandris terminalibus compositis, a'xilRs spinosii. WUld. amaranth. 38. t. A.f. 8. - On road sides and among rubbish ) frequent. Q. June —Sept. v.v. > 268. ACNIDA. G«n. p/. 1521. Mich.Jl.amer.i.p, 239. cannabina. l.A. foliis lanceolatis, capsulis leviusculis acutangulis. fTiltd. sp. pi. 4. p. 767. On the banks of rivers and in marshes near the sea-coast : " ' ^ New England to Carolina. 0 . July, Aug. v. v. ruscocarpa. 2. A. foliis ovali*lanceolatis, capsulis obtusangulis rugosis. WUld.st.pl.4.p.767. i. Icon. Mich.Jl. amer. 2. /. 50. In close swamps, on the banks of rivers among bushes : " - Virginia. Q. July, Aug. v. s. in Herb. Lyon. Very tall and robust. . . ' .■-.•■ 2. , ly, TETRAGYNIA, 269. PARNASSIA. Gen. pi. 523. pabutris, 1. P. foliis radicalibus cordatis, nectariis roultlsetis.— XF^i/U. sp.pl. I.p. 1516. Icon. Fl. dan. 584. Engl. bot. 82. In bog meadows : P .isylvania and Virginia. ll.July, Aug. V. V. Flowers white, with netted veins of green or pale purple. caroliniana, 2. P. foliis radicalibus suborbiculatis, nectariis trisetis. Mich, fl.amer. 1. p. 184. Icon. Bot. mag. 145g. In swamps and mosses : New York to Virginia. 11 . July, Aug. V. V. Flower the same as No. I. asarifolia. ■ 3. P. foliis radicalibus reniformibns, petalis unguiculatis, nectariis trifidis. Vent, malmais, 3Q. t. 3Q. On high mountains in Virginia and Carolina. 11. July, Aug. V. i>. Larger in leaves and flowers tLan th« preceding species. 3. /3. ..••(!. -, ,'?«i. . ^ 1.2 vol.. . Mich. MDTANOnU VBNTAOYNU. Vi, V. PENTAGYNIA. 270. ARAUA. Gen.pl. 525. i 1. A. subacauliii, uiiifoUata ; folio triternato vel triquinato : foUolis oblongo-ovaiibus, scape nudu folio brevlore, umbellalii paw'ia.—H^iUd. sp.pl. l. p. 1521. Icon. Pluk. aim. t. 238. / 5. lu shady rocky woocU : Canada to Carolina. U • May, June. V. V. Commonly called Sarsaparillat and as such used in the shops. 2. A. divaricato-ramosa ; petiolis 3-partitis, partitionibus 3— 5-foliolatis, foli<^ts plerisque cordatis, raroulis ax- illaribuB fnliusis, umbellulis pluribus sabpaniculatis su- peme aphylWs.— JFilld. sp. pi. 1. p. 1521. Icon. Cold, eanad. I. 75. Moris, hist. I. s.l. t. 2.f. Q. Iti rocky and shady situations : Canada to Virginia. 11 . Jnne<— Sept. v. v. Known by the nstae o( Spike- nard, and highly esteemed as a medicine. 3. A. humilis, suifruticosa ; caulibus petiolisque seti>t his- pidis, foliis duplicato-pinnatis, fbliolis ovatis inciso- serratis inermibus glabra, umbellulis longissiroe pe- dusculatis. — Mich.Jl. amer, I. p. 185. Icon. Bot. mag. 1085. Fent. hort. eels. 41 . In stony woods : Canada, N^w England, &c. On high mountains : Pensylvania* Virginia. I; . June, July. V. V. Called mid Elder. 4. A. eaule arborescente foliisque spinosis, foliis duplicato- pinnatis, foliolis leviter serratis, panicub ramoRissima, umbellis numerosis. — fyHtd. sp. pi. i. p. 1520. /3. A. caule spinoso glauco, foliis inermibus. Icon. Schmidt art. 102 (9^ 103. Comm. hort. 1. 1. 47. In fertile low woods of Lower Virginia and Carolina, likewise in the Illinois country, i; . Aug. Sept. v. v. Known by the name of Angelica'tree. The berries used in an infusion of wine or spirits are a remarkable medicine for relieving rheumatic pains. The var. /3. vas found near Charlestown, South Caroliua } I have not seen its flowers. 309 nudicaulU, •nM\ racemosa. hupida. spmosa. aiermis. 271. ZANTHOXYLUM. Gen.pl. 1512. 1. Z. aculeaturo; foliis pinnatis, foliolis ovali-lanceolatis fraxinewm. subintegerrimisseBsUibus basi aequalibus, petiolocom- VOL. I. r '#■ ■■'■ * 210 .v'sfiv^iii^ tricarpon. .s-Vi-mmTiT usilalissi- mum. » <>■' vlrginti um. rigidum. rotundtfolia. '^H. PBNTANDKiA PiNTAOTMiA. Zanthoxylum. muni inermi, umbellis axillaribus. — IVilld. sp.pl. A. P- 754. . f Z. Clava Herculis fi. Linn, sp.pi. 1435. " v Z. ramifloruiu. A/tcA.^. amer. 2, p. 235. Icon. Duham. arh. I. t.t^J. In shady woods, near rivers : Canada to Virginia and Kentucky. Ij . April, May. v. v. A tincture of the bark and capsules is recommended in rheumatism and tooth-achj from which its name Tooth-ach-tree. 2. Z. aculeatum ; foliis pinnalis, foliolis petiolatis oblongo- ovalibus acuminatis serrulatis basi obliquis, petiolo cnmmun'r aculeiito^ capsulis ternis sessilibus. — Mich, fi. amer. 2 p. 235. In woods of Carolina and Florida. Michaux. Ij . July. V. V. in Hortii\ ,:\ s; »: 2;2. LINUM. Gen. pi. 529. cnyjj 1 . L. foliolis calycinis ovatis acutis trinervibus, petalis cre- natis, foliis lanceolatis alternis, caule subsolitario.— JFilld.sp.pl. I. p. 1533. Icon. Engl. but. 1357. Common flax is frequently found in old fields, appa- , rently indigenous. 0. June, July. v. v. Flowers blue. 2. L. foliolis calycinis ovatis acuminatis, petalis cuneatis apice rntundatis, fijliis sparsis lanceoLto-linearibus mucronatis, caulibus altis numerosis. In the valleys of the Rocky-mountains and on the banks of the Missouri. M.Lewis. l^.July. v. v. Flow- ers large, blue ; a very good perennial, and it probably might become an useful plant if cultivated. 3. L. foliolis calycynis aculis panicula terminal!, (loribus remote alternis, foliis lineari-lanceolatis spariiis : radi- calibus ovatis.— W^iV/rf.ip./)/. 1. p. 1538. On dry sunny hills and fields : Nev' York to Virginia. ©. July, Aug. V. V. Flowers small, yellow. A. L. foliolis calycinis ovatis acuminatJs trinervibus ciliatis, petalis oblongis angustissimis, foliis rigide-erectis line- aribus brevibus. On the Missouri. Nutlall. v. s. Flowers sulphur- yellow. V - .,. 273. DROSERA. Gen.pl. 531. 1. D. scapis radicatis simplicibus, foliis suborbiculatts basi attenuatis, petiolis elongatis pilosis.— W"t//(^. sp. pi. 1 . ■■'' p. 1543. Mich.Jl.amer. l.p.lQQ. I •^. fENTAITDRIA PINTAGTNIA. DfOSCra. Icon. Fl. dan. 1028. In swamps filled with sphagnum, as ali the following species, generally on sandy or gravelly ground. If. . July, Aug. V. V. Flowers white; a very delicate and curious plant, as are all the rest of this genus. . D. scapis radicatis simplicibus, tbliis spathulato-obovatis, petiolis elongatis n\jd\s.-~lf^illd. sp. pi. 1. p. 1544. Alich.,ft. amer. I. p. IS6. Icon. Engl. lot. 868. Moris, hist. \.s.\5.t. A.f. 2. In similar situations : Canada to Carolina. % . July. v. v. . D. pusilla } scapis radicatis simplicibus, foliis brevibus cuneatis vix petiolatis, petalis ovalibus. In saody swamps of Georgia. Ensten. Q. June. v. s. in Herb. Enslen. The smallest of all the species known ; flowers rose-coloured. . D. scapis radicatis subramosis, foliis filiforinibus longis- simis. In the pine-barrens of New Jersey near Tuckerton. "U . June. V. V. Flowers large, purple. Radix: Hybernaculum squamosum, extus ferrugineo- lanuginosum. Folia primordialia glabra, diiatato- subulata ; secundaria radicalia spiraliter erumpentia, angustissime linearia subtus glabra, supra pilis ru- bris viscidis tecta, p — 12 pollices longa. 5capterecti, pedales et ultra, teretes, glabri, interdum vivipari, bulbiferi. Racemus spicatus, unilateralis, recurvatus, simplex seu raraosus. Flares pedicellati, erecti, magni, purpurei. Styli sex, interdum novcm. This elegant species 1 discovered about 1805, in the place above mentioned : this extensive swamp, inter- spersed with barren sand hills, might be called a natu> ral botanic garden, uniting a number of southern plants with those of the north, as mentioned in the preface. 274. SIBBALDIA. Gen. pi. 536. . S. erecta, foliis linearibus multifidis. fFilld. sp. p , I. p. 1567. Icon. ^mm. ruth. 1. 1 5. On the banks of the V. s. in Herb. Nuttall. . S. procumbens, foliis •p. 1567. Icon. Fl. dan. 32. Pluh. ahi. ^ 212./. 3. On the Missouri. Nuttall. On high mountains of Ca- nada and Vermont. "U . April, v. s. Flowers yellow. r 3 * 211 ,r«'r«vn ^•, longifolia. Irevifolia. JUiformis. ■■'•■ \."\* erecta. Missouri. Nuttall. %. July. Flowers small, flesh-coloured. tridentati:. Willd. sp. pi. 1. procumbens. %.., 1i-» li . aift ^ 'i »NTA«OKIA FIVTA»T«IA. 21 >> 275. STATICE. Oen,pl.5%7' Armtria. 1 . S* Kap^ simpltci <»pitato, folus ]inearibu8 plants obtotis. U^Uid.sp.pLl.p.l522. Icon. E ij; io/. 228. TAri/?. Sea Giliyiower. rV'-' '\ On t^ckt aear the sea-shore : Pensylvania to Virginia. Jul/, Ai^. V. V. Flowers rose-coloured. earoliniana. 2. S, scapo tereti, paoicula diTaricato-raiaosissima, calyci- bus acqtis, foliis lanceolato-pblongis obtusiusculisgla* bris margtne plants. — Walt. Jl. car. l\S. :\:.S^''\ ,'.^\ 1° salt-marshes alopg the sea-coast : New Jersev to Ca- rolina. "U . Aug. Sept. V, *>. Flowers blue ; re- '.r. .u . semblsi St. gmeuai io some respects. :; - ' 'HH\A f5.,»r.^i^^)iiT VI. POLYGYNIjf. " ''^iye. ZANTHORHIZA. Gw.p/. 1581. '\ apiifolin. 1. Zanthorhiza. ^/U. tp.pl. l. p. 1568. Zanthorhiza siraplicissima. Marsh, arb. 168. Icoo. L'/fml. «rii^. 1./. 38. . Oo shady banks of rivers : Virginia to Georgia. T; . .■■.,ni May. v. v. A small shrub with compooad leavesj ,:.:j apd vnall dark-purple flowers in panicles. eoccinea. ^i-* .:$Ri'k<.5'4 27;. SCKISANDRA. HGch.fl. tuner. 2. j». 2J8. I. $. gUbra> foliis lanceplato-ovalibus utrinque acutis rari- tersubdeqtatia. Mich. fl,amer.2.p.2ig. loon. Mkh, i c. t. 47. Bot. mag. 1413. In shadj woods of Carolina and Georgia. Tj . June. V. V. A bandsome climbing plant } Mwers scarlet. ■/.-l .If •-V)'., .M-v^i --(^.^{^K " " ' ''• ,-,[yi ..t.u-^ '^'y^, .'.y.--^ ^'!i,^i^'v'--h! 'tilt .-J.. . '■ •^• -J. #»: jj(!#''' #._ .AI.4<{iir.^tl <\-,ni;h: .1 .f^it ■ - , <• ■ i, VI. HEXANDRtA.. ,0^1 I. MONOGYNIA. * F/bret cabfctthti. 278. BURMANNIA. Co/, inferus, l-phyllus, prismati- CU8, coloratus. Pet. 3. Capj. 3-locularis. Sem. Ta\h\XtA. 279. TILLANDSIA. Cal. inferus, 3-fidus, peraiatens. Cor. ^-fida, tabiilosa. Caps, i— 3-locularis. Sem. cotnoiia. 280. TRADESCAJ^IA. Cal. inferus, 3-phyllus. Pet. 3. fS/am. villis articulatis. Cap$. 3-]oculari8. 281. DIPHYLLEJA. Cal. inferus. 3-phyliui, deciduus. Pet. 6. calyce oppoisUa. Anth. membriina a bai^ ad J apicem solubili dehiscehtes. Bac. l-locularis. Sem. 2-3. subrotunda. i82. CAOLOPHYLLUM. Cal. inferus. fl-phyllus. Pet. 6. calyce opposita. Anth. loculis margioe dehiscentes. Drupa l-sperma, 183. BERBERIS. Cal. inferus. 6-phyllu8. extus 3-brac- teatus. Pet. 6. ad ungues glandulis 2. Styl. O. 5/tfm. unibilicatuin. ^ttc. l-locularis, 2— 4-8perina. 284. PRINOS. Cat. inferus, 6-fidus. Cor. 1-petala, ro- tata, 3 — 7-^da. Bac. S-iiperina. Dioicu$. 285. 6LEDITSCHIA. \i . Cal. 4.fidas. Pet. 4. jLegu- men. $ , Cal. 3-pbyllus. Pet. 3. ; . Cd. 5- pliyilus. Pet. 5. Legumen. Polygama. ** Flares spathacei. 286. PANCRATIUM. Cor. supera, infundibullfhrhii* : tubo longo. Nectar, campannlatutn, 12-fidum. Sldm. neclario imposita. ■287. AMARYLLIS. Cor. supera, catnpaniiUia. Slim. insqualta. Pist. dttcKnatum. : 214 I r ■v-t'artita. Cubs. 3- ., HBXANDBIA. 288. ALLIUM. Cor. infera, 6-partita, patuns. Spatha muUiflora. Umbella congesta. Cupula, 289. BRODl'^A. Car. infera, campanulat;}, Filam. fauci inserta. Germ, pedicellavnm. locularis : loculis polyspermia. 2S0. I'ONTEDERIA. Cor. infera, O-fida, biUit lata 8iam, 3. summo, 3. medio tubo coroHsB iuserta. Caps. 3- loculari^. 291. HYPOXIS. Cor. supera (5-partita^ persistens. Spa- tha 2-valvi:2;, Caps, ciiongata. Sent, subrotunda, nuda. **• Florev nudi. ' ; 292. CONOSTYLIS. Cor. semi-suptra, 6.fiJa, psrslste :, laaata pilis raxnulosis. Anth, er'.-ctae. Stylus cnnicus, tripartibilis. Stigm. simplex. Ceps. apice deliis> cens, 3-iocularis, polysperma. 293. ALETHIS. Cor. semi-supera, tubulosa, 6-fida, rugo. sa, persistens. Slam, summo tubo inserta. Stylus triqueter, tripartibilis. Caps, apice deblscens, 3-lo> -• cularls, polysperma. 294. AGAVE. Cor. supera, 6-fida : limbo erecto. Filam. corolla longiora, erecta. 295. PHALANGiUM. Cor. infera, 6-partita. Stam.&. lamentis filiformibus, nudis. Sum. angulata. 296. NARTHECIUM. Cor, ii;fera, 6-petala, patens. -w-i. Filam. filiforraia, hirsuta. Caps, prismatica, 3-locu. laris, polysperma. Sem. utrinque arillo subulate •''* ^ instructa. 297. ORNITHOGALUM. Cor. infera, 6-partita, Filam. 3. alterna basi dilatata. Caps, subrotunda, 3-locula- ris. Sem. subrotunda, nuda. 298. YUCCA. Cor. infera, campanulata, laciniis non nee tariferis. Filam. clavata. Sty I. 0. Caps, oblonga, obtuse 3-gona. Sem.. plana. 299. LILIUM. Cor. infera, 6-petala, campanulata : linea longitudinali nectarifera. Stam. stylo breviora. Stigm. indivisum. Caps. 3-gona. Sem. plana. 300. FRITILLARIA. Cor. infera, 6-petala, c'ampanulata, laciniis rectis supra ungues cavitate nectarifera. Stam, longitudine corollse. Sem. plana. 301. ERYIHRONIUM. Cor. infera, 6-petala. campa. nulata, laciniis a medio reflexis, 3. iuterioribus basi intus 2. callosis. Caps, subglobosa. Sem. oblonga. 302. UVULARIA. Cor. infera, 6-petala, campanulata, laciniis rectis, unguibus fovea nectarifera excavatis. 4' «■- .*: *' HIXANDBIA. 2M sub> globosa, ad hilum arillata. 303, STREPTOPUS. Cor. infera, 6-petala, snbcampanu. ht$r Stigtn. brevi':9ima. Bacca subglobosa, laevu Sita, 'cartbacea, S-locularis. Sem. pauca, hilo nudo. NVALLARIA. Cor. infera, 6.fida, campanulala. Slam, corolla breviora, ad basin inserta. Bacca glo. bosa, 3-locularis: Inculis 1-2-spermis, Scapus ra- cemosas. 305. SMILACINA. Cor. infera, 6-partitaj patens. Filam. divergeutia, laciniarum basi infixa. Bacca globosa, 3>locularis. Flores terminales paniculati s. subuni> 4 bellali. 306. POLYGONATUM. Cor. infera, 6-fida, cylindrica. Filam. tubo superne inserta. Bacca globosa, 3-locu. laris : loculis 2-spermi9. Flores axillares. 307. ASPARAGUS* Cor. infera, 6-partita, erecta : pe- talts 3. interioribus apice reflexis. Bacca 3-locularl8, polysperma. Folia fasciculata. ■ "'■■■■ . . ' '--'^ *«** Flores incompleti. ->«..-,.• ■-< 308. ORONTIUM. Spacfix cylindricus, flosculis tectus. SpathaO. Ca/. 6- partitas. Sligm. 2-M\im. Folticu- lus l-spermus. 309. ACORUS. Sparfircylindricus, flosculis tectus. Cat. 6-partitU8. Stigm. punctum prominens. Caps, 3- locularis, 3-sperma. 310. J UNCUS. Cal. inferus, 6-partitus, sequalis. Sligm. 3-lobum. Caps. 1-locularis, polysperma. 311. P£ 'LIS. Cal. inferus, 12-fidus. Caps. 2-]ocular;s, polysperma. ,. ' '!■(! 11. DIGYNIA. 312. NECTRIS. Cal. 6'partitus': laciniis 3. interioribus petaloideis minoribus obtusis. UlricuH bini 1-2- spernai. Sem. globosa. ■'■•kItJv , III. TRIGYNIA. 313. SABAL. Spathce partiales. HJam, libera, basi in- crassata. Bacca l-sperma. Sem. ossenm. 314. CHAM./EROPS, 5paMa conipressa. Spadix ramO' :* .^.w» :# m- .-it.' ..I ' .i*> UJXAMOKLAk >us. Coi/. 3>partitiw. Pet. 3. Filani. wahtboaadti- pha. Drupee 3 . monospermae. Poltfgama, 315. NOLINEA. Cor. 6>parttia, paten*: Mciniw sqImb- qualibuii. Sty I. breviBsimus. Sligvt. recarva. Copt, 3>gooa, membranacea, 3-Iocularitt diMepinientii bU prtilibui debiscens. Scm. sditaria, hinc copvexo- incurva. CALOCHORTUS. Cor. ^.partita, patens: ladniis 8. interioribu8 majoribus supra lanatis, ban! macula glabra subrotunda notatis. Ftlam. brevissiraa. basi petalorum inserta. Anlh. erectae, tagUtatc Stigm. reflexa. Caps. 3>loGuiari8. MELANTHIUM. Cor. 6.partita, patens : laciniis sequalibus unguici.iatis : unguicuHs stamintferis, la^ ciniis basi bigiandulosii. Capt. subovata, apioe Bub< trifida, 3-localaris. Stm. plura> alato-membraaacea. Polygamum. ZIGADENUS. Cor. 6-partita, patens : laciniis 8Db> sequfllibus, supra basin angustatam biglaudulosis. Stam. ad contactum. ovarii inserta. Styli 3. contigui. Caps, membranacea^ 3-locularis. Sent, plurima, aptera. VERATRUM. Cor. 6-partita, patens : laciniis sessi* libus, eglandulosis. Stam. receptaculo inserta. Caps. 3. polyspermae, Polygamum. HELONIAS. Cor. (j-partita, patens: laciniis sessili* bus eglandulosb. Caps, 3-locularis, 3-comiB seu 3- cocca. Sem. pauca (l-^S). MEDEOLA. Cor. 6-partita, revoluta. Baeca 3- sperma. 322. TRILLIUM. Cor. 6-petala, patens : laciniis 3. ex> terioribus angustioribu9 calycinis. Bacca 3-locu- laris. TOFIELDIA. Cor. 6 petala, aequalis, calyculo mini- mo 3-partito cincta. Caps. 3. polyspermae, basi junctaa. TRIGLOCHIN. Cal. 6-phyllus : laciniis 3. interio- ribus petaloideis. Cor. 0. Styt. 0. Caps, basi de- biscens. SCHEUCHZERIA. C7a/. 6-partitu8. Cor.O. Stylo. Stigm. lateralia. Caps. 3. inflatae, distinctae, I- spermae. 26. RUMEX. Cal. 3-pby]lu8. Ptt. 3. conniventia. Sem. ..w^^^ i' triquetrum. , ». ,*„vv . ivrj-.^=.v :... . .> .. ^ . -1 316. 317. 318. 319. S20. 321. 323. 324. 325. 337> SMILAX. (kil> a-phyllut. Cm-, o. Btnea 3*ltea. laris. Sem. 2, Dmea. 328. DIOSCOREA. Cal. 6>parUtut. Cor. O. Ctipi. 3- locularis, cxMupresia. Stm. 2. nenabruiacea. IV. TETRAOYNIA. ^29. SAURURUS. Ca/.amentamiquamisl.iloris. Cor.O. Baccee 4. luonosperuue. 21T V. POLYGYNtA. 330. WENDLANDTA. Ccl. dpbyDuB. Cor. 0*petala, succulentd. Slyl. reclinati. Capi, 6. uniloeoUires, monospermtt. 331. ALISMA. Cal. 3-phyllai. Pit. 3. Cap$. plures, monoipernia. %-m' I. MONOGYNIA. f 378. BURMANNIA. Oeft. ^. 043. 1 . B. flore gemino } alis semicuneatis apice truDcatls.-^ lyUra* mild. sp. pi. 2. p. 16. In swamps of Virginia. 7/ • Sept. v. s. in Herb. Gro- ;s,^j> . NOV. Flower pate purple. This delicilte little plant I never was lucky enough to fird myself. 279. TILLANDSIA. Qgn.pl.SU. 1 . T. cxspitosa, prninosa ; foliis subolatis recurvatia, scapo recurvata. setaceo foliis longiore summitate sabbifloro. — tFiltd. sp.pl. 2. p. 14. Icon. Sloan, hist. 1. /. 121./ 1. Parasitic, on old trees : Florida and Geor^a. "if. . June. r v.v. Flowers purple. '^ 2. T. filiformis, intorta, pruinosa ; floribus solitariis sessili- vsneoides has.—tf^illd. sp. pi. 2. p. 15. Icon. Sloan. jam. 1. t.l22./.2(Sf 3. Pet. gax. t. 62. f.\2. m M mk HEZAVDHiA MOiTooTMiA. Tillandsia. I^rasitic, on old tree^, in ithady woods : Virginia to Flo- rida. "U. July. V. V. Flowers yellowish-green. This singular plant, known by the name of Long-moss, does not extend further north than the neighbourhood of the Dismal Swamp in Virginia. The fibres of it, when divested of the outside coating, make excellent mattresses, and are a very good substitute for horse-hair for that purpose. vtrgtntca. rosea. 280. TRADESCANTIA. Gen. pi. 543. . T. erecta ; foiiis lanceolatis elongatis glabris, floribus sessilibus umbellato-congestis pubesceutibus. — fViUd. sp.pl. 2. p. l6. Icon. Bot. mag. 105. Moris, hist. 3. s. 5. t. 2.f.4. In shady woods : Pensylvania to Carolina, "if. . May, June. V, V. Flowers blue or purple. , T. erecia ; foiiis lineari-gramineis praelongis, pedunculis eloncatis unibellatis paucifloris, calycibus glabris. — Mich.Jl. amer. i.p. 193. Icon. Fenl.hort. eels. 1.24. •-- ~ - In wet sandy fields : Carolina and Georgia. IJ. . June, July. V. V. Flowers rose- Coloured, small, but very handsome. I I' 281. DIPHYLLEJA. Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 2(^. eymosa. 1. D. glaberrima ; foiiis subpalmatis angulato-lobatis serra- tis : lobis acuminatis, cyma multiflora. Mich. I. c. •"■ Icon. Mich. l.c.t.]gi*f 20. ^ Near rivulets on the high mountains of Virginia and Carolina. 1/ . May, June. v. v. Flowers while j berries darK blue : the whole of the plant has the ' appearance of Podophyllum peltatum. 282. CAULOPHYLLUM. Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 204. thaliciroides. 1. C. glaberrimum ; foiiis supradecompositis, foliolis ova- libus, inferioribus pstiolatis lobatisque, extreme tri> lobilo.— Mich. Let. 21. , ,,, ^ Leontice thalictroides. IFilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 14Q. • In shady woods, on the side of fertile hills : New En- gland to Virginia. "U . May, June. v. v. Flowers yellowihh. green ; berries large, blueish-black ; called by the Indians Co-kosh, and esteemed as a medicinal plant among them. =9!iJsJ&KS.iu. m I <» V MM mm HEXAKDBIA MONOOTBTIA. ' '^'^H Gen. 283. BERBERIS. Gen. pi. 595. 1. B. erecta ; ramis confertim punctatis, aculeis triplicibus, foliis simpUcibus obovatis remote serratis, racemis bre- vibus subcorymbobis, drapis vix carnosis. B. vulgaris var. fFilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 227. Mich. fl. amer.l.p.2Q5. On fertile hills, among rocks, &c. Canada to Virginia. Ij . April, May. v. v. Flowers yellow, in pendu- lous racemes ; berries red, of an agreeable acid. 2. B. sarmentosa, inermis ; foliis pinnatis : foliolis sub-S. jugis oblongis repando-dentatis veposis, pelalis blden- tatis. B. pinnata. Herb. Banks. On the great rapids of Columbia River, among rocks, in rich vegetable soil. M. Lewis. Ij . April, May. V. s. in Herb. Lewis. Flowers yellow, in large clus- ters ; berries dark purple, eatable ; called by Lewis's company MounUiri'holly. Caulis fruticosus, laxe ramosus : ramis sarmentosis, '-' procumbentibus. /b/ta sempervirentia alterna, petio> " lata, impari-pinnata. Foliola 3-juga, opposita, sessi- lia, impari-petiolata, oblongo-ovata, basi oblique trun- cata, margine cartilaginea repando-^entata, coriacea, utrinqne glabra, laevigata, nitida : dentibus aculeatis. Petioli teretes, glabri. Racemi congest!, bracteati, e gemma precedentis anni. Flores aurei. BractecB ca- i ■ ducae, solitariae, subcordatse, acuminatae, membrana- ceae. Calyx triplex, deciduus, patens : exterior mi- nimus, 3-phyllus: foliciis ovatis, acutis ; medius triplo longior : foliolis suborbiculatis, membranaceis, nervosis ; interior longior : foliolis ovalibus, membra- naceis, nervosis. Petata 6. suberecta, oblonga, apice inciso-bidentata, vix longitudine calycis. FUatiutla 6. corollae breviora, crassn, medio bidentata : dentibus oppositis. Anlherce bilobae, crassae. Germen superum, ovatum. Stigma sessile, 3-lobum. Bacca 3-locularis, 3-sperma, abortione interdum monosperma. 3. B. sarmentosa, inermis ; foliis pinnatis: foliolis 6-jugis ovato-oblongis repando-serratis, 8ub-5-nervibus, peta- lis integris. In the same situations, v. s. in Herb. Lewis. The specific difference excluded, the description of the preceding species is applicable in every other respect, and together with another in the collection of A. B. 219 canadensis. ■4 Aquifolium, :«•.» li nervosa. m /x-^m 'i SRMT •I ;■(. )i,vo,v vtrtidllatus. tmligitus. ^ leBvigaius. lanceolatui. rialer. HBXANBK1A MONosYKiA. Bcrberii. Lambert, Esq., collected in iNapaul by Mr. Buchanon, forms a new division of the genus, with pinnated leaves ; which probably may become a new genus, whenever the fruit is perfectly known, as the statement 1 have given of it was taken from a single and imperfect bsrry. • > •■■ ■ ■. ■"• "\ / ■• ■ '* t- ■ ■ '.•• ' '" ;iV 284. PRINOS. Gen. pi. 594. ,) 1 . P. foliis deciduis ovalibus nerratis acuminatis subtus pa- bescentibus, fasciculis floruni niasc. axilliiribus um- belluliformibus j fem'neis aggregatis utrinquc 6-par- titis.— jtri//rf. .sp. pi. 1. p. 225. P. Gronovii. Mich.Jl. amer. 2. p. 236. , . , , P. padifolius. IVilUl. enum. ZqA. ' , Icon. Duhani. arh. I. /. 23. In wet woods, on (he banks of ditches ; common : Ca- nada to Virginia. >j . June, July. v. v. Flowers small, white ; berries red or crimson. 2. P. foliis deciduis ovalibus utrinque acuminatis mucrotiato- serrulatis subtus pubescentibus, floribus 4-5-iidis, masculis ad in^os ramulos congestis, fteniineis solita- riis. — Mich.Jl. amer. 2. p. 236. Cassine caroliniana. Wult. fl. car. 242. .' • In sandy wet woods and on the borders, of swumps : New Jersey to Carolina, T; . July> Aug. v. v. Flowers white } berries red, larger than No. 1. S. P. foliis deciduis lanceolatis adpresso-serratis acuiTiinatis utrinque glabris supra nitidis, sttbtus ad nervos vix pubescentibus, floribus foemineis axillaribus solitariis subsessilibus : masculis sparsis : omnibus 6-iidi8. • On the AUegany-moiiniains: New York to Virginia. Ij . July. V. V. Berries large, dark-red. 4. P. foliis deciduis lanceolatis tenuisslme et remote serrula- tis utrinque acntis utrinque glabris, floribus femineis sparsis subgeminis pedunculatis 6-fldis, mascuil.. ag- gregatis 3-andris. In the lower counties of Carolina and Georgia. Fj . June. V. s. Berries small, scarlet. 5. P. foliis sempervirentibus cuneato- lanceolatis coriaceis glabris nitidis superne pariter subdentatis, pedicellis axillaribus subsolitariis plerumque 3-floris. — Willd. sp.pl.2p.TlQ. In sandy shady woods : Canada to Florida. 1; . July, If rh ■* I M HVXANPRU MOHOGYNIA. Frinof. Aug. V. V. A low and handsome Uinib j berriet black ; called in Jersey Ink-terries. 6. P. foil sempervirentibas cnneato-lanceolatis coriaceis glabris nitidis integerrimis, corymbis axinaribus bre- vinsimis sessilibus multifloris, floribus 6-&di». «. P. foliis obovato-lanceolatis acumlnatis. j3. P. foliis lanceolatis acutis. In gaudy woods, near the banks of rivers : Georgia. Ensleti. ]^ . June, July. v. s. A handsome tall shrub, of the appearance of Ilex Dahoon, Prinosliicidus Ait. is Ilex canademis Mich, according to ^ '* specimens in the Herbarium of A. B. Lambert, Esq. 221 cortaceus. latifolia. angustifoha. h \ Iriacanthos. inermij. 285. GLEDITSCHIA. Gen.pl. 1526. 1. G, spinis robustis cruciatim ramosis, foliolis lineari- oblongis, leguminibus longis.simis compressls.-- I^i//rf. sp. pi. 4. p. J 097. G. Melilnba. tValtJl. car.254. Icon. Duliam. arb. 1. /. igs. Mich. arh. t /3.G. ramis subinermibus. Near the sea-coast : Virginia and Carolina. Tj . July. V. V. A large tree j the pods contain a sweet pulp ; known by the name HoRey>/bcu5/. 2. G. spinis crassis brevibus subternatis, foliolis oblongis hrachycarpa. obtusis, leguminibus oblongis brevibus. G. triacanthos /3, brachycarpos. Mich.Jl. amer. 2. p. 25/. In the Allegany mountains : on the Indian river, Vir- ginia. T2 • July. V. V. This species is certainlj' di- stinct from No. 1, having short curved spines, scv?- , times solitary, sometimeii by threes, on the ';]!i!> lineari-lanceolatis, nectariis dentibus duodecira,* non staminiferis. Willd, sp.pl.2. p. 42. P. carulinianum. Linn. sp. pl.4\8. , P. verecundum. jiit. kew. I. />. 412. ■' Icon. Catesl). car,2. app.3. t. 5. Salisl.inliun. tran$.2. ' t.g. 11 . Jnly, Aug. On the coast of Carolina and Georgia. slnalum. V. V. 287. AMARYLLIS. Gen. pi. 554. 1. A. spatha bifida acuta, flore pedicellato, corolla campa- nulara subaequali erecta, basi brevi tubulosa, stamini- bus declinatis sequalibus. Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 51. . Icon. Bot. mag. 23g. L'Herit. sert. angl. 10. Catesl. car. app. t. 12. In shady woods and swamps : Virginia and Carolina. 1/.. June, July. v. v. Flowers rose-coloured. "^ 288. ALLIUM. Gen. pi. 55?. 1. A. caule teretifolio bulbifero, staminibus tri^usjpidatls. mild, sp.pl. 2. p. 73,,^ . . »/ Icon. Lob. ic. 156. ' ' ' In old fields ; common. 7/ . June, July. v. v. 2. A. scapo nudu subtereti, fuliis linearibus planis acutis subcarinatis, corotlis turbinato-campanulatis, laciniis obovatis, staminibus linearibus acuminatis tubo adna- tis. — Fent. malmais. 26, Redoute lU. 2. t. 6s. ^ A. inodorum. Bot . mag. \l2g. A. mutabile. Mich. Ji. amer. 1, p. \g5 ? ' ' On the mountains of Virginia and Carolina. % . June. V. V. Flowers white, with red veins. 3. A. scapo nudo subtriquetro, foliis linearibus convoluto- concavis obtusiusculis dorso striatis, corollis patentibuu. #' 'ti HBXAMORIA MONOGTNiA. Allium. 223 laciniis ob! mgo-lanceolatis, staminibus nlternis snbu- latis, alte.nis compressis. — Bot. mag. 1524. Jacq. ic.2.t.36f JVilld.sfi.pl. 2. p. 77. A. ornithogaloides. Walt. Ji. car, \2\. -- •:\\'!flA'%ii : Ornithogalum bivalve. Sp. pt. ed. 1. p.306. y In Virginia and Carolina. If.. June, July. v. s. in Herb. Walt. Flowers large, white, with a red carina. 4. A. scapo nudo ancipiti, foliis linearibus canaliculatissub- angulosutn. » tus subangulatis, umbella fastigiata. IFdld. sp. pi. 2. p. 70. Icon. Gmel. sib I, t. 14. f. 2. Jacij. austr. 5. t. 425. . On the banks of the Missouri. M. Lewis and Nultall. %. July. V. s. in Herb. Lewis. Flowers white. 5. A. scapo nudo tereti foliis breviore, foliis lanceolatis ner- trijlorum. vosis, umbella pauciflora. • In shady woods, on the high mountains of Pensylvania. If. . May, June. v. v. Mountain Leeks. 6. A. scapo nudo tereti, foliis linearibus, capitulo bulbifero. canadense. Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 78. In fields and woods : Canada to Carolina. 11 . June. V. V. A. scapo nudo semitereti, foliis lanceolato-oblongis pla- tricoccon. nis glabris, umbella globosa, serainibus solitariis. Wil/d. sp.pl. 2. p. SI. In shady woods : Pensylvania to Virginia. 2^ . July. V. V. "^ /• 289. BRODI.^A. Smith in linn, trans. 10. p. 2. 1. B. umbella muUiflora, floribus pedicellatis, staminibus grandlflora. alternis raargine membranaceis. — Smith I.e. Hookera coronaria. SalisL. par. lond. t. 98. On the plains of the Columbia and Missouri rivers. M. Lewis. % . April, May. v. v. This elegant ' • bulbous plant, which. M. Lewis, Esq. used to call • '•■ •i ' JJ/mo/m f/^adn Juljr. V. V. ^weri blue, smaller than the first .1•^.^Av^ , -u ^peciet. 291. HYPOXIS. Gen. pi. 565. trecta. ^- H. pilota; scapo 2^-floro foliis lineari-Ianceolatis bre- viore, corollse laciniis lanceolato-obloitgis. — ffilld. sp» pi. 2. p. 100. ., Icon. Pluk. qlm.t. 315. f. 19.. Uot.mag.JXQ. In pastures and on grassy biil$ : Canada to Virginia. 11 . June, July. v. v. Flowers yellow : the root i» reck- , . oned one of the antidotes against the bite of the rat- tle-snake. graminea. 2. H. pilosa ; scapo 4-fIoro foliis (ongissimis graipiaeis bre- viore, coroUse laciniis linean»lanceolatitiNi H. caroliniensis. Mich.Jl. dmer. 1. p. 118. In dry sandy fields and wooos : New Jersey to Carolina. ll. June, July. v. v. Leaves very narrow, and dou- ble the length of the scape. juncea. 3. H. pilosa ; scapo unifloro, foliis ^iformibus canaliculatis. — Smith spicil. t. \6. On pine-barrens of South Carolina. 11 . May — July. v. v. H. susilig WiUd. sp. pi. 2. p. 1 IQ. figured by Dillienius /. 220. is only an accidental variety of H. erecla, as I frequently have found this species at an early part of the season to flower very near to the groand. 292. CONOSTYLIS. Brown fi. nov. hollund. 1. p. 300. americana. !• C coroDis intus lanatis, scapis corymboso-panicuiatis, foliis gramineo-ensiformibus glaucis, filamentis aequa- libus. ^ ?oIasi; area. Purshcatal. In JOggy soil, on the pine-barrens of New Jersey and Carulina. "l^.Jul}, v. v. Flowers golden-yellow. Pmuix librosa, repens. Folia radicalia, scapo breviora, irideo-equitantia, angustu-ensiformia, acuta, glabra, laevigata, glaacesceniia. Scapus erectus, teres, la- nato-totneutosus, folio uno alterove breyi instructus. 1196. ntriet« from lQw«rs blue. is basi trun- nceolatii. 'oliaa. V . n the first eolatis bre- -mild. sp,. 5. rgiDia. "U. )ot h reck- of the rat- iptneis bre- 0 Carolioa. ; and dou. aliculatis. July. V. V. Dillenius ecta, as I \y part of p. 300. inicuiatisj lis aequa> rsey and i-yellow. breviora, glabra, eres, la- structns. '/:.■/>. /'. /'. ■-'../. I;l 1 i .//,:>// //i,'//r, t /t-t HEXANDRIA MONOOYNIA. CoDOltyiis. Corymbus dense multifloras, lanato-tomentosus. Floret extus albo-lanati, intus flavi. Pedicelli longitudine flurum. Corolla 6-fida : laciniis oblongis acutix, 3. interioribns vix angustiortbus, superne glabris fusco^ Inleis, inferne densissime lanatis : pil'ts pluinosis au« reis. Filamenta 6. filiformia, glabra, corollee vix bre- viora. Anthera ovatae, erect«» aurantiacae. Gertnen ■uperum, subrotundum, glabram. 5/y/u« subulatus, 3-partibilis, longitudine filamentorum. Stigma sim« plex. This singular and beautiful perennial I discovered about the year 1805, and considered it as a species of Argolasia of Jussieu or Lanaria of Alton, until I had the opportunity of seeing Mr. Brown's Prodro- mus, in which the genus Conoslylis is the nearest of any genus I know, though it even differs from that genus naateriaily by the germ being almost entirely superior, and not half inferior. 293. ALETRIS. Gen. pi. 579. Mich.Jl. amer, l.p.lSg. 1. A. fioribus pedicellatis oblongo-tubulosis, corollis fruc- tiferis Ixviusculis farinosis, foliis lato-lanceolatis mu- cronatis. — Mich.Jl. amer. 2. p. I89. , A. fannosa. JV aid. sp. pi. 2. p. 163. \ '?■'"•- Icon. Fluk.amalth. t. 437./. 2. Bat. tnag. 14\8. In dry gravelly woods, on the side of hills : New En- gland to Carolina. 1/ . June, July. v. v. Flowers white, in a long spike ; known by the name of Slar- grass or ColiC'Toot; the last name, from its being considered an excellent remedy in that disease. 2. A. fioribus subsessilibus breviter tubulatis subcampanula- tis> corollis fructiferis rugosis scaberrimis, foliis lanceo- lato-ensiformibus acutis. — Mich.Jt, amer. 1. p. 19O. Wurmbea buUata. JVilld. hart, berol. t. 8. In sandy fields and woods : New Jersey to South Caro- lina. 11 . July, Aug. V. V. Flowers covered with a mealy substance, as in the first species, but the divisions are tipped with golden-yellow ; the leaves are narrower and longer. There is not any doubt of this plant properly belonging to Hexandria Trigynia ; but the styles are glued together during flowering, and only divide on the ripening of the fruit. ; :) tot. I, >,.,- • , , . i3S .5)/,*.' '.. 'i a/ia« : '/ aurea. ^ '-. 294. AGAVE. Gen.pL5S2. I'trginica. I, A. acaulis, bcrbacea ; foliis cartilagineo wratis, scapo siiiiplicissimo. lyUld. $p pi. '2. p. 193. • •. Icon. Jmcq. ic. rar. 2./. 3/8. h- c. mag. 11 57. On the rocky and fertile banks of ri ers : Virginia to Carolina, If. . July. v. v. Flowers greenish-yellow, very fragrant. 205. PHALANGIUM. Tournef. Juss. gen. pi. 5g. croceum. j. P bulbosiim; scapo foliis graminfis multo brevioribus, spica pyramidali, bracteis convoluto-amplfxantibus t^ obtusis, seminibus subgiobosis laevigatis. — Mkh. Jl. Tf amer I. p. \g6. In low grounds of Georgia. Michaux. V- +• Flowers satFrun-coloured ; seeds black. 2. P bulbosum ; scnpo fuiiis linearibus carinatis longiore. Quamash. ''■*.. I #' .?»■ spica racemosa, bracteis linearibus, petalis 5. adscen- dentibus : intimo deflexo, sligmate obtuso. On the upper part of the Missouri, near the Rocky, rtionntains. M. Lewis. %. June. v. s. in Herb, Lewis. Flowers large, pale blue, Bulbui tunicatus, subrotundus. Scapus simplex^ nudus, orectus, teres, glaber, p^dalis et ultra. Folia radica- lia, pauca, longe linearia, subtus carinnta, glabra, semiunciam lata. Flores spicato-racemosi, bracteati. Braclece marcescenfes, solitariae, lineares, membra- naceae. Pedunculi solitarii, uniflori, teretes, bracteis breviores. Coiolla marcescens, infera, hexapetalo- partita. Petala subsequalia, lineari-lanceolata : quin- que adscendentia : sextum deflexum. Filafnenta su- btildta, aequalia, petalis breviora, ad basin petalorum inserta. Geitnen tiigonum. Stylus longitudine co- rolls, subclavatus. Stigma obtusum. Capsula sub- rotuiJdo-triquetra, 3-locularis : locuiis polyspermis. Seihina oh\>n^9, nigra. It deviates from the character of Pknlangium in some respects, particularly in its ascending petals, but not sufticiently to give materials to frame a new genus. This plant is known among the natives by the name Quamash, and the bulbs are carefully collected by them and baked between hot stones, when they as- sume the appearance of baked pears, and are of an .-?*', ■ '*''. V. tis, scapo /irginia to sh-yellow. pi. 59. revioribus, ilexantibus -Mich. Jt. . Flowers is longiore, 5. adscen- the Rocky- . in Herb, lex, nudus, 'olia radica- ita, glabra, , bracteati. , membra- es, bracteis hexa[)etalo- ata : quin- atnenta su- petalorum tudine co- 'apsula sub- olyspermis. m in some s, but not w genus. y the name llected by ;n they as- l are of an ;! MEXANORtA MONOOYNIA. Phabtlgjum. agreeable sweet taste. They form a great part of their winter stores. Though an agreeible food to Governor Lewis** [i rty, they occasioiicd bowel complaints if eaten in any quantity. - 227 t- ea una americunutn, 'edi- ia. 29G. NARi lECIUrvf. Snulhjl. Int. 1. p. 308. Ker in tot. mag. 1505. 1. N.racerao ipterdum interrujire spicatolaxo. caulina pedicelUim aniplex^inte, nlterp cellari paleaceo-sctacea, lana Alamentoi Ker I. f. In boggy fields and woods, oit the piiie-b .-vr Jersey. 11. June, July. . v. v. Flow uww It approaches very n -ar to N. OssiJ'ragnm, and is only different in the situation of its bracteas, which nice distinction was very ingeniously observed by Mr. Ker. For a considerable time I considered this plant to be N. glutinosum of Michaux; but the close investigation of Mr. Ker on this subject has convinced me of hav- ing been in an error. Vid. Bot. mag. 1505. 297. ORNITHOGALUM. Gen. pi 566. *' 1.0. coryrabo pauciflor.-, pedunculis bracteis longioribus^ umhellatuw, filamentis subulatis. WiUd.sp.pl.2.p.ll6. Icon. Jacq, auslr. 4. /. 343. In grass-plots and near gardens ; probably not indigenous. 11 . May. V. V. Flowers white. 298. YUCCA. Gen. pi 580. 1 # Y, acaulis ; foli.is lato-lanceolaiis integercimis margine filamentosa. filamentosis, stigmatibus reciirvato-patentibus. — JViUd.sp.pl1.p.iS « ^ » ' On the shores of Virginia qnd Carolina, and in the western parts thereof. %, July, Aug. v. v. Flowers white, very showy j and the plant is from four to five feet high. •/ 2. Y, acaulis ; fo]iis Ipngo-linearibus rigi^is margine raro angustifolia, filamentosis, capsuiis magnis obovato-cylindraceis. ' On the banks of the Missouri. 11. July, Aug. v.s. in Hejrb.Nuttali. From two to three feet high ; leave* very narrow ; i^ HUtKVditLiK MONooTNrA. lilium. teraato>terminalibu8, floribus reflekisj corbllis' revolu^ tig. — Mkh.Jl. amer. I. p. \gj. L. Martagon. fFalt.Jl. car. 123*. Icon. Catesb. car. 2. t. a6. In fertile miea^ow grounds : Lower Virginia and Caroli- na. ]tj[. June, July. v. v. Reseifhbles L. Maf^a^on , very much ; flowers larger atld macuhted. superlum. e. L. foliis lineari-lanceolatis trinervibus glabria^ inferioribus verticillatis interroediis dnplo longioribus superioribus ^ ' sparsis. floribus racemoso-pyramidatis reflexis^ coroUis revoiutis.— W^i/W. sp. pi. 2. p. 88. Icon, trew ehret.2. m. Bot. Mag g36. ° " In low copses and swamps, on blue clay soil : Canada to Virginia. If.. July, Aiig. v. v. The idost stately plant of this family in North Ahi^rica ; the number and elegance of its flowers are sistoni^ing. I hshre', in ^ favourable situations, seen stems of about seven feet high, with. from thirty to fifty flowers, disposed in a graceful manner in for:n of a chandelier. lanceolala. # ■m: ' '■ 300. FRITILLARIA. Gen. pi. SSQ. 1. F. caulefolioso 1— 2-floro, foliis lineari-lanceolatis ob' tusiusculis : inferioribus verticillatis, petalis lanCeO- latis. Lilium caiQschatcense. tyitld. sp. pi. 2. p. 89. On the bead-waters of the Missouri and Cdlunibia. M. Lewis. 2{. July. v. s. Fldwert dark purple with brown spots. In the tenth volume of the Linnean Transactions, A. B. Lambert, Esq. in his account of the Pallasian Herba- rium, has given an excellent figure of this plant, and '• ' ^ i.'-rr^'-t' suspects it very justly to be a Fritillaria : when I ex- amined the Lewisian Herbarium I had no idea of finding it under Lilium, and made a drawing and de- :M: • ■ ■ scription under the above name, for the I'ravels of 5^ Lewis and Clark. vl 301. ERYTHRONIUM. Gen. pi. 562. JVi lanceolatum. 1. £. petalis laticeolntls basi dilatatis obtusiusculis, germihe subgloboso, foliis lanceolatis. £. penscanis. Alich.Jl. amer. I. p. lg8. In Wdods, near the roots of old trees, and 6n the banks bf tivnlets: Canada to Virginia, and on the Missouri. # BufAWOBi^ MQifooTiiiA. Erytbrooino). ^ . M«y. t>. v. Flower* yellow : there is a vRri Jlttva. * 1. U. foUis parfnliatis ellipticis obtusis, corolla campanulata intns soabfata, antheris cuspidatis.— I^t7/c(. sp. pi. 2. p. 94. Smith exot. lot. 1 . 95. U. pQ|fi)Iiata minor. Attch.ft.amer.l.p.igg. UxMi i8it«A I. e, t. 49. In shady woods, among rocks, in rich vegetable mould : QliHuM to CaioUna. 11 . May^ June. v. v. Flowers pfle yellpw. 2. U. foliis perfoHatis elliplico-oblongis obtusis basi uodula^ tis, corolla basi attenuata intus scabrata, antberis cus- pidatis. Smith exot. hot. I . p. Q7 . t. 50. .> Anonymos pudica. Walt.Jl. car. 123. :> Icon. Bot. mag. 955. Smith I. c. |n shady wood^, in sandy soil : New Jersey to Lower Carolina. 1/. May, June. v. v. Flowers larger than No. 1, of a deeper yellow. U. foliis perfoliatis oblongis acutis, petalis mtns laevibus, ^randifiora. antheris obtusiusculis, nectariis subrotundis. Smith exot. bot. I. p.gg.t. 51. 4 U. perfoliata major. Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. 199, U. lanceolata. IVilld. sp. pl.2. p. g4. >/.V>..x»„> mi Icon. Corn, canad. t.3g. Smith I. c. On shady hills, in fertile sqil, and among rocks : Canada to Carolina. '2^ . June. v. v. Flowers larger than the other species, of a btiautiful ye)low. The U. /ai;ceo> lata nf the Hortus ICewensis is the same with tk. Smith's U, gratidifoUa, according to specimens in the Heibarium of A. B. Lambert, Esq. U. caule glabro, foliis sessilibus l^nceoIatQ-airalibqiii' subtus giaucescentibus, coroUae laciniis plants intu$'JMe" vibus, capsula stipitata. — If'^illd. sp. pi. 2jjt. 95. , 'P Icon. Smith exot. bot.l.p,lO\. t. J2. J^jjajr* t402 In shady woods : Canada to Carolina. J^JHI^ June,. V. V. Flowers pale yellow. 3 # \-' sessutjoita. 11 - A*!. : I . n i'^' 232 puierula. HBXAMDBiA MONOctMiA. Uvularia. 8. U. caule puberuTo, fbliis subamplexicaainnu onlibu basi rotundatis utrinque concoloriboi, corollc laciniis acatis iutas laevibas, capsula seuUi.— AftcAjl; tmmr, 1 . p. 199. . - ^ ^ • ■' On the mountains of Carolina. Jllki^lil|< l|fi,^ f . Re* ' ..^ semblea theforegoing speciety' distortw. # 303. STREPTOPUS. Mich. ft. amer. 1. p.lOQ. l.S.glaber; foliis amplexicaulibus, pedioellit tolitariia medio distorto^geniculatis. Mi)tk.ji. anmr. 1, p. 200. Uvularia amplexifolia. If^Uld. ap. pt, 3. p* 93< . Icon. PL rar. hung. 1. 167 ' ' /. v v Iq shady woods : Canada to Pens7lTilidp<0||;iMdi monn* tains. 11. May, June. v. v. Flowers JiNliiUli-yel' lew, the size of Convtllarj^ mcgaUt. 2. S. glaber lucidus ; foliis amplexlcaidibos 8erTulato-cilio> ktis, antberis brevibus bicoraibai. Mkh.fi. amer. 1. p. 201. Icon. Mich. I. c. i.18. On the high mountains of Carolina, Pensylvania, and in Canada. 11. May — July. v. v. Flowers rose-co- loured. .janugittotus. 3. S. snbcandicanti-lanuginosus ; foliis sessilibus basi sub- roseu$. !!■': umbeUaikr oordatis acuminatis, pedicellis in brevissimo stipite gerainatis. Mich. ft. amer. I. p. 201. On the high mountains: -Pensylvania to Carolina. 11. June. V. V. Flowers large, yellowish-green j berries red. 304. CONV ALL ARIA. Gen. pi. 575. Desfont.in annal. mus. lust. nat. 9. p. 46. 1. C. scapo nude laevi, foliis ovatis. ^iild. sp, pi. 2. p. 160. ,.,. Icon. fl. dan. 854. On the highest mountains of Virginia and Carolina. If. . May. V. V. Flowers white, fragrant. ^ 30it I^ILACINA. Desfont. in annal. mus. hist. nat. 9. p. 51. icalibus oblongo-ovalibus margine et carina ipopubescente, umbella terminal!, pedicel- tis. — Desfont. /. c,53. it j .v ■atAWDtiA ifOHooTNiA. Stnilacint. «» It Convallaria umbellata. Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 202. S. borealis. Ker in tot. mag, 1 Icon. Dttfont. l. c. t. 8. Bot. mag. 1 155. On the Allegany mountains : Pensylvania to Carolina } rare. If. . May, June. v. v. Flowers white, fragrant. 2. S. lubcaulesoens ; foliis elliptico-obovatia margine cilia< honaBi. tis, scapo pubescente, umbelia corymbosa interdum prolifera, pedicellis nudia nutantibtu.—- £of. mag. 1403. Dracaena borealis. IP Hid. sp. pi. 2. p. 158. Icon. jiit. kew. I. t.5. Bot. mag. 1403. Bot. repos. 206. On the Allegany mountains, in bogs, and in Canada and New England. If. . June, July. v. v. Flowers large, greenish-yellow : fruit beautiful amethystine blue. 3. S. caule bifolio, foliis cordato-oblon^s subsessilibns utrinqae glaberrimis, racemo simplici terminally flo* ribus tetrnndris. , Convallaria bifolia. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. 201. .,\ Maianthemum canadense. i)e5/bRf. /. c. p. 54. /B. S. tbliis ovatis basi vix cordaiis. y.S. caule trifoliato, foliis lato-cordatis. r-^- Icon. Pluk. aim. t. 434. f. 4. In shady woods, round the roots of old trees and in the bogs on high mountains. 11 . May. v. v. Flowers small, white. 4. S. caule alterne trifoliato pubetirente, foliis oblcngo- lanceolatis, racemo terminali laxo. — Detfont. I. c. p. 52. Convallaria trifolia. Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 103. Icon. Gmel.fi. sihir. l.t.d. On the highest Allegany mountains, in deep sphagiious S laces : Pensylvania, New York, and in Canada. % . une, July. v. v. Flowers small, white. 5. S. caule alterne folioso, foliis amplexicaulibus lanceolatis sea ovali-lanceolatis, racemo simplici terminali.— 'f^. Desfont. l. c. p. 52. Convallaria stellata. ^~i//<(.5p./>/. 2. p. 163. '$ Icon. Com. canad. t. 33. Moris, hist. 3. s. 15. /. 4. f. 7. Bot. mag. 1043. ' In Canada, and along the tract of iDoanta*n8on lirer t-roi^tvU < banks as far south as Virginia. "U . May, June. v. v. About a foot high ; flowers in a close spike, white. 6. S. caule alterne folioso arcuato, foliis lessilibus ovadp €iliat*. ciliatis, panicula termioali coaferta.-*jDtff/onf. /. % p. 53. * * Icon. Desfont. I, c. t. g. It canaienns* ovalis. trifolia. trifolM. stettai if:' -^ ..».., nl HBXAMoaiA MOMoavwiA. Smiiaicimu m t »< hum. In Vu^iiua and Cantda. Bes/Qnlainti. H . + • Slo'ven very small, white. raeetuiua. 7- S. caple aHernc folioao, foliis seMilibus ob1ongo«ovaliba» acaroinatis nervosis pubescentibus, floribus termidali- bus racemo80*paniculatU. — Deafimt. I.e. p. 51. ■^■■■•■■-^^ leoo.Com.eatiad.t.37. Piuk. aim. t. ill./' 2. B9t. uv. mag.8g^. Id moootain w«odi: Canada to CarolUia} coninon. If. June, Juljr. v. v. Flowers wnglU yeUowudi' SaO. POLYGONATUM. Desfont. in mus. hisl. nat. g. p. 48. 1. p. caule tereti, foliis altemis sessilibus elliptico-Ianoeo- '^ latis senum acutis subtrinervibus j^abris, pedunculis axillaribus elongatis subbifloris. Convallafia biflora. Walt.Jl. car. 122. In rocky situations : Pensylvania to Vii|;inia. % . May, June. V. V. Flowers yellowish-wbite, with gre^n tips, as tnost of this genus. 2. P. caule canaliciilato, foliis alternis anopbxicaulibus ob- ^ ,, longiy naargine pubescentibus, pedunculis axillaribus - . biflbris. Convadaria canaliculata. Willd. hort. perol. 4^. In shady yroods : Pensylvania to Virginia. If. . June. v.v. 3. P. caule tfretLusculp sulco exarato, foliis alternis am- plexicaulibus ovatis subtus pu^scentibus, pedunculis :/.• axillaribus subbifloris. Convallaria pubescens. IVilld. hort. lierol. 45. cum icone. On rocks, n^r water : New £nglaud tppai^a. If. :,\Vv ..,, May.Jupe. v.v. .. V . , turn, 4. P. caule angulato hispido, foliis ^Itemis subaniplf xicau- libus ovatis obtuse acuminatis, pedunculis a^iillaribus Jfetrifloris. Canvallaria hirta* Xam. encyc/. 4. p. 369. In North America. Bosc. %. +, muU\florum. 5. P. caule tereti, foliis alternis ampleyicaulibus oblongo. ovalibus, pedunculis axillaribus multifloris.—Dej/on/. Lc.p.&O. iti&ii Conyallaria multiflora. IFilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 102. -^ s% Icon. Ft. dffn. 152. yihbot 77. Engl. lot. 27Q. In dry I^y woods : Canada to Carolina. If. . Ju^« July. -*^ eanalicula turn. . ..'■wCt'A''' " pulescms. ir: -'iif;-- ¥ fS'K' ='!'i-« 4 nat, Q. RBX«NDBiA MONooTMiA. PoIygDnatam. 6. P. caule angulato, foliis sessiltba* ovatii acominatii, pe- duneulis uni- aat n»iltiflori», Deffmt. I. e. p. AO. .r Convallaria ktifolia. li^iUd. sp. pL 2. p, 168. f leoa. Jacq. uustr. 3. t. 232. On the sandy and gravelly banks of riven, in shady wet situations : Pensylvania and Virginia. % . June, July. V. V. The tallest of all the species, sometimes four feet high. •^ 30/. ASPARAGUS. Gen. pt. 573. 1. A. caule herbaceo inermi suberecto icreli, fdiis setaceis . • mollibuR, Btipulis subsolitariis. Smith ft. brit. 1 . p. 369. Willd. sp.pl. 2. p. \ 50. .Icon. Fl.dan.em. Engl.lot.33g. t^- ^i Common Asparagus is frequently found in an apparently wild state^ but has been introduced from Europe. 7i!»A. 308. ORONTIUM. Gtn.pL587. ^. I. O. foliis lanceolato-ovatis, scapo cylindrico spicato,— U^illd. sp.pt. 2. p. 199. ' Icon. Amcen. acad. 3. /. 1./. 3. ' In rivulets and low stagnant waters : Canada to Florida. "U . April, May. v. v. Yellow flowers in a close cylindric sp:ke, of a roost singular smell. I observed a variety with almost linear leaves, in the Salt marshes near New York, 309. ACORUS. Gen. pi. 586. 2M latifolium. officinalis. . ir/j, !, ,>;„;vj(. atiuattcum. ---.v*. * # ). A. scapo mucrone longissiioo foliaceo. fFUld. sp. pi. 2. ^, Icon. Allot JJ. Engl. hot. 35Q. In overflowed places and old ditches ; frequent : Canada to CarofiBa. Has the appearance of a flag, and called Sweet-Jlag, from the aromatic smell and taste of its . , " roots. hois 310. JUNCUS. Ofl)<^. 5go. * CubMi$mdis. 1. J. culmonudo tereti, panicula terminal!, involuoro di- ■■'*' )■ pihyttii^pmoso, capsulis subrotundis mucronatis. Smith fl.Mt. 1 . p. 374. mild. sp. pi. 2. p. 204. J. SDMitinius. /.am. enct/cl. 3. p. 353. Calamus. .-'yW)fef.it acutus. m r^.;* m ..*♦ m 186 HBZAMDKIA MOMOGYMIA. JuflCUI. eonghmera' tua. ^usus. :j'.'-', Pta JIHfinmis, lUwnis, setaceus. margiaaltts. nodosus. 'j.\.;,i\> ■*^ % Tcon. Engl. hot. 1614. 1 i On the sandy sea>coa8t : New Jersey, Sec. % . July, v, v. 2. J. culmo nudo stricto, panicula laterali conglobata, cap« ■ulis retusis, floribus triandr'.i. Smith fi. brit, 1 . p. 376. fVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 209. Icon. Host. gram. 3. t. 82. Leers Jl. herb. t. 13. f. 1. ' In wet pastures, frequent. '2^ . June, July. v. v. 3. J. culmo nudo stricto, panicula laterali effusa suprade- composita, capsulis obtusU. Smith ft. brit. 1. p. 376. mild. sp. pi. 2. p. 205. I Icon. Host. gram. 3. /. 83. Frequent in low grounds^ on road sides, &c. 71. . June, July. V. V. 4. J. culmo nudo filiformi nutante, panicala laterali brac- teata subsimplici, capsulis subrotundis. Smith Jl, brit. I, p. 377. Willd. sp. pi 2. p. 207. Icon. Host. gram. 3. t. 84. Pluk. phyt. t. 40. f. 8. In boggy mounttuQ meadows } frequent. 2(. July, Aug. v.v. ■ ". • \ J. culmo erecto nui^.n, foli'is subsetacels canaliculatorplanis, involucro setaceo diphyllo erecto panicultfm superante, floribus cMstiuctis, calyce lineari«lanceolato acutissimo. — Michjl. amer. l.p. J 91 . J. tenuis. Rostk.junc, 21. /. 1./. 3. Moris, hist. 3, s. 8. t.9.f.l5. In sandy wet fields, near ponds : Carolina and Georgia. 1/ . July. V. V. 6. J. culmo nndu filiformi nutante, umbella laterali com. posita pauciflora, pedunculis multifloris, calvce subu* lato. Rostk.junc. 13. /. i..f.2. In low grounds : Canada to Virginia. If. . July. v. v. y. J. foliis planis glabris, corj-mbo terrainali simplici pro- lifero, capitulis sub>10-floris, calyce capsulam obtu> sam aequante. Rostk.junc. 30. t. 2./. 3. On dry shady hills : Pensylvania. ^. June. v.v. 8. J. foliis nodoso-articulatis teretibus, coryrabo simplici, capitulis globosis, capsulis acuminatis calyce longiori- bus. Rostk.june.t.2.f.2. J. scirpoides. Lam. encycl.3.p.26'J. Icon. Pluk. aim. t. 41?. f. 3. In inundated fields and ditches: Canada ^to Virginia. If.. July, Aug. v.v. #•*■ W •# Hi , ■EXANbttA MONOOTMIA. JunCQl. # 337 craMifoIiuf. tenuifolius. tyloatkui. «Uw.<''.jr- ViV-f'y.yr ' . •♦ Culmis foliosis. f. J. culmo erccto oligophyllo, foliis nodoioiirtiealatis, polycephalat. capitnlU globosis inultiflorit subpaniuulatis, calycibut \- linearibus triandris.—- AftVA. Jl. amer. 1. p. 192. Icon. Pluk. aim. t. Q'l.f. 9. , 4^ « . J. major, foliis crassioribus compressis. ^ /6. J. foliis subfiliformibus. In inundated places : Pensylvania to Carolina. % . June, July. V V. 10. J. culrao erecto, fullis nodoso-articulatis teretibus, pani. cula supradeconiposita, foliolis calycink aristatis inte- rioribus longioribus. Willd. ip. pl.%.p,2li. J. acutiflorus. Hoffm, germ. 125. * Icon. Host. gram. 3. /. 86. • '* In inundated woods and on river sides : Pensylvania to Virginia. V. July. v. v. 11. J. culmo decunabente, foliii setaceis, floribm glome- vertkUlatiu. ratis verticillatis glomerulis foliosis. Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 212. . , " J. uliginosuB. iJo/A>l. ^erm. I. p. 155. ^J J. fluitans. Xam. «ncyc/. 3./1.26. ''T;^ Icon. Fl.dan.6i7. Host.gram.3.t.8S. In rivulets and ponds : Canada, i^cw York, kc. % . July, Aug. v.v. ■■'- V '^■- vtriAV 12. J. culmo foliosoerecto, foliis subnodoso-articulatis, pa- nicula terminali composita, glomerulis subtrifloris pe- ^' ' dunculatis sessilibusque, calycibus gracilibus acumina- tisS-andris. Mich.Jl. amer.l. p. I92. In stagnant waters and on river banks : Pensylvania to ' '• Carolina, 7^. July, Aug. v.v. Resembles J.ar- ticulaius very much. 13. J. radice bulbosa, culmo folioso erecto compresso, foliis angustis subcanaliculatis, panicula composita, glome- rulis 3-floris, calycibus 3-andrts bracteisque aristatis. .t ' —Mich.Jl.amer.i.p.ig^. In low grounds of Georgia and Carolina. % . July. v. s. Resembles the following species. 14. J. culmo subcompresso indiviso, foliis linearibus canali- I ....' culatis, corymbo terminali, calycibus obtusis capsula subrotunda obtusa brevioribus. Willd, sp. pi. 2. p. 213. J. compressus. Jacq. vind. 235. Icon. Host. gram. 3. t.sg. SLdan. 431. acuminatiu. artstatut. luUosus. i "*: fk !ir ' t 'ir "#' xmn Unuis, hifonius. .'»»xHf>i'i' campestris, 'iv\;.l melanocar- pus. repent. Jiiti •mmcana. iitfBXAlTDBIA MONOOYNU. JunCUS. On dry barren 's(nI, oo road sides ; frequent. %.Jwn<:, July, r.r, 15. 'y. ctilmo folioso simplici teretiusculoj foliis canaliculatis, cofymbo terminali dichotomo . bracteis breviore, cap- sala obtonga obtnsa calyce breviore. Rostk.junc. 24. *' ' M . /. 3. mi/d. sp. pi. 2. p. 214 ? In Georgia and'Carolina. %. +. , , i(>. J. culma folioso dicbotomo, fhliis angulatis subsetacels, floribus oblongis solitariis sessilibus.— ;^tV/{/.>5p. pt. 2. P-214. ''"' Icon. M. dan. 10Q3. Host. gram. 3. /. 90. Engl, In ovefSo^ed fields, common. Joljr, Aug. v.v. 17. J. foIHs plants pilosis^apicis , pedunculatjs pvatis qubcer- muis/' intermedia sessili, calycinis foliolis muoronatis capsula obtusa loiigionbus. fyilld. sp.pl. 2. p. 22 1 . ^,,j ^ ,Jcon..Evgl- tot.67^. '^ "."'''On dry sunny hills : Pensylvania to Carolina. If.. April, May. V. V. 18. J. culmo folioso, fqliis sublanceolatis glabris< panicula capillari laxa, ik>ribus pedicellatis. -r-MicA.^. amer. 1. p. 190. \c L,iazula R)elai)ocarpa. Desvoux in journal de lotan^que 1 . p. 142. /. 5./. 1. In the western part of Canada. Mkhaux. + . Seeds '■^ -black. 19.. J. culmis. repentlbus foliosis, foliis planisangustis, capi • tulis paucis isessilibus pedanculatisque paucifloris, ' ., ;,, calycibus siibulatis 3-aiidris. — Mich.fi. avier.2(p. 191 . , \ Cepbaloxis flabellata. i^esvota in ^'ourna/c/e Mintfue 1. p. 324. /. 11./. 2. .j , Oil sandy hijls in Carolina and Georgia. If. , Jupe. v. s. 'i.clait"-. .,»_,*::. I. P^ floribus axillaribus. Kolitariis, foliis crassis spa|hulato- obovatis, iloribus apetalis. Inundated during its flowering time, in slow-flowing 'rui;. placeaof rivers,^ in Pensylvania; the flowers. so dim i- . I-:-,. ' r nutive that to examine them it requires, a. strong nii- .. .f .Crohcope. (.;i,r ;:■..,, :\v „■:,;•:■., lii/""'"isi'(vf.; 311. PEPLIS. Gen.pl.m5. i-.ix m r.r.fn . If. . June, canaliculatis, evlore, cap- \tk.jttnc. 24. I subsetaceis, lld.^sp. pl.'l. v.v. ivatis aubcer- s mucronatis /.2.p.22l. a. V« April, tris, panicula y^. aimer. 1. botan^que 1 . -f . Seeds jgustis, capi- pauciflnris, rier.2,/».19l. bo(anique 1 . June. V. 5. is spathulato- ilow-flowing rers.so dirai- a atrong mi- tro HBXANDaU DtQYMIA. > /))ir' J .n II. digynia: liictt ,4i»/tii;(i ,.4< •■HHi , '!>: 5H 312. NECTRIS. Gen.pl.6tO, 1. N. foliis demersis oppositis capillaceb-tiiulfifidiii : 6mersis alternis orbiculatis peltatis integ^rrimis. N. aquatica. fTilld. ap. pi. 2. p. 248. Cabomba aquatica. Aubt. gui. 1. p. 321. /. 124. "■ In the streams of Carolina and Georgia. % . July, Aug. V. s, 2. N. foliis omnibus atternis demersis terhatis ; eifiersisqui- nato-pinnatis. Floerkea proserpinacoides. Muhlb. nut. In ditches and slow-flowing rivers : Pensylvania and Vir- ginia. 11 . Aag. V. V. Flowers greenish-yellow in both species, on long axillary solitary petioles. The ' character of the last species devisttes a little from Aublet's ; but as I neVer had an opportunity of seeing his plant in a living state, I consider the difference so tri^\pg that they will be better to remain uriited. ^ - * ' III. TRIGYNIA. 313. SABAL. Adanson, Pers.syn.l.p.3gg. 1. Sabal. Pers. I.e. < i •» Raphis acaulis. Willd.sp.pl. A. p. \0^3. '*'.'•" Chamxrops acanlis, Mich. Jl. atner. 1. p. 207 . Cdrypha minor. Jacq. vind. 3. t. 8. Corypha pumila. Walt. Jl. car. 1 19. Icon. Bot.inag, 1434. Guersent. obs. in bullet, de la soc. philomat. no. SJ. Along the sea-coast of Carolina and Georgia. ^ . Aug. V, V, A species of palAi of but little beauty or use. 314. CHAM.fl2R0PS. Gen.pl.\6Q9. 1 . C. caudice repente, stipitibus aculeato-serrulatis, fron- dibus palmatis. — JVilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 1 155. Mich.fl. ' 'tmer. I. p. 206. Ou the coftst of Georgia and Florida. ^ . v.v. s.Jl. 9t9 pellata. pinnata. ^'-n ■-M& Adansoni. serrulata. « H^stris. Palmetto. georgtana. elegans. I ii vtrgxmcum. HBXANDBiA TBiOYwiA. Chtunseropc. 2. C. caudice repente, stipitibus aculeis longissimis inter* mixtis, frondibua palmatis. Near the town of Savannah, Georgia, b . v.v. a.fl. This singular palm grows in company with others, and distinguishes itself by its long aculei resembling por- cupine quills, and often growing to the length of more than fifteen inches. 3. C. caudice arboreo, stipitibus inerroibus, spathis dupli- catis, frondibus palmatis. IVilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 1 155. Cory pha Palraett*. fTalt. fl. car. \ 1 9. On the sea-coast of Carolina and Florida. T; . v. v. s.fl. A fine and usefiil plant; the wood used for forming almost everlasting piles for building wharfs, and the leaves can be manufactured into light and very durable hats. 315. NOLINA. Mch.Jl.amer. I. p.207. 1. N. foliis angustissimis longis aride-gramineis, scapolaxo- ramoso foliis subulatis sparsim vestito, floribus race- , . mosis, pedicellis aggregatis. — Mich.Jl, amer. 1 . p. 208. Phalangium virgatura. Lam. encycl. 5. p. 240. In barren sandy woods : Georgia. Michaux'ahd Fraser. 11 . July. V. s, in Herb. Enslen. Root a tunicated bulb ; stem two feet and more high ; flowers white and small. 316. CALOCHORTUS. Pursh in linn, trans, v. 11. p.... 1. C. scapo subtrifloro folio unico breviore, petalis interio- ribus lanatis. On the head-waters of the Kooskoosky. M. Lewis. % • May. V. s. in Herb. Lewis. Flowers very elegant, white } the three inside petals are covered with a long down, and have a purple smooth spot on their base. The roots are eaten by the natives. Bulbus solidus, subglobosus. Folium unicum, radicale, longe-gramineum, glabriusculum, plicato-nervosum, (capo longiore. Scapus simplex, teres, glaber, bi-aut trinorus. Bractece tot quod pedicelli, lineari-lanceo- latas. fe culatis, sty lis germine duplo brevioribus. — tFalt.jl. car. 125. M. polygamum. Lam. encycl. 4. p. 25. On the mountains of Virginia and Carolina. % . July. V. V. Flowers smaller, and not so apt to change colour. 3. M. panicula superne racemosa feminea, petalis siibro- tundis unguiculatis plicato-undulatis vix maculatis, extus hirsutis, — Walt.Jl. car. 125. M. latifolium. Lam. encycl. A. p. 25. ^ M. racemosum. Mich.Jl. amer. I. p. 251. On the side of hills, in moist fertile soil : Virginia and Carolina. If. . June. July. v. v. Flowers small^ V^ ^ pale white, and do not change. 318. ZIGADENUS. Mich.Jl. amer. \.p.2\Z. 1. Z. scapo foltoso, bracteis ovatis acuminatis, petalis acu- glalerrimus. minatis. Icon. Mich fl. amer. 1. p. 214. /. 23. ' In low meadows : Virginia and Lower Carolina. "U . June, July. v. v. Flowers white, the size of ^ro- trum album ; leaves long, recurved and channelled. 2. Z. scapo subnudo, bracteis linearibus, petalis acutis. On the waters of Cokahlaishkit river, near the Rocky- monntain.s. M. Lewis. 1/ . July. v. s. in Herb. Lewis. Flowers white, fb/ta radical ia, erecta, longissiroc-linearia, glabra, line- ato*uervosa, plana, scapo breviora. Scapus teres, simplex, uno alterove folio brevi instructus, subbipe< dalis. Racemus multiflorus, interdum basi ramosus. Bractete lineares, nervosae, membranacese, longitudine pedicellorum. Floies albidi, magnitudine Melanthi virginici Pelala ovata, acuta, subunguiculata, basi glandulis 2. ciruiabarinis notuta. Fdamtnta corolla breviora. Stigmata 3. reflexa. VOL. I. a ■'M. *-' elegans. .•iT^;.. ..'It..,. m- 342 MtXAMOatA TmetMU. parvifiorum. 2. .mtrAiiu'l.i'i 1 1 S19. VERATRUM. Gen.pl.\564. Inride. ] . V. racemis paniculate, bracteis ramorum oblongO'lan- ceolatis, partialibus pedunculo subpubesceiitelongia- ribus, foliis lato-ovatis plicatis.— fFUid. tp. pi. A. p. 896. V. album. Mich.Jl.amer.%.p.24g.- In swamps and on mountain boss : Canada to Carolina. % . Julv. V. V. A stately plant, from three to ux feet high } flowers greenish-yellow. V. racemis panicuiatis, ramis filiforroibus, floribut pa- dicellatis stellatis, petalis ovali-lanoeolatis utrinque acutis ungue starainiferis, foliis ovalibus lanoeolatisvc planis glabris-.— AftcA.^. amer. 2. p. 250. Melantbium bracteolare. Lam. encyct. 4. p. 25. On high mountains' of Carolina. 11 . July. v. v. ei V. t. in Herb. lAfon. Flowers small, ^^reen. MngutiifoUum, 3. V. alium, dioicumj panicula simplici, petaiis linearibus, foliis longissirois linearibus carinatis. On high mountains of Virginia and Carolina. If. . June. * V. V. Flowers greenish-yellow. 320. HELONIAS. Gen. pi. 622. Mich.fl.amer.V. p. 211. laiifolia. l.H. scapo subaphyllo, spica ovata conferta, 'cacteis !!• neari-lanceolatis, foliis lanceolatis mucronatis nervosis. •—Mkh.^. amer. I. p. 212. .0fi;i^{.':^'u"^^.)r H. bullata. lVilld.sp.pl,2.p.2'j3. Icon. Bot. mag. 747 ^Bot. rep. 352. Pluk. aim. 1. 1/4./ 5. In shady swamps onlandy soil : New Jersey to Virginia. . r "U. May. V. V. Flowers purple } anthers blue. erythrosperm 2. H. scapo folioso, racemo oblongo, bracteis brevibus ob- ma. longis, foliis giabris lanceolato-linearibas, seminibus > ovatis legumine carnoso rubentibus. — Mich.fi.amer. 1 . p. 212. - . H. laeta. Bot. mag. 803. Melantbium laelum. /ft//rf. 1J6. p/. 2. p. 267. Melanthium phalangioides. Lam. encvc/. 4. p. 28. Melanthium Muscaetoxicum. fVaU.fi. car. \25. Anthericuni subtrigynum. Jacq. ic. rar. 2. t. 410. In shady moist situations on river banks, and on high mountains : Pensylvania tu Carolina. % . June, July. V V. Root a kind of bulb; flowers first white, then changing to green ; anthers while : seeds covered with a red substance. angustifolia. 3. H. scapo inferne folioso, racemo oblongo laxo, bracteia brevibus, foliis iongissimis anguttissiinisque, capsulia 564. a oblongO'lan- lescente loogio- sp.pl.4.p.Sy6. ida to Carolina, en three to six IS, flortbus pe> olatis utrinqae 08 lanoeolatisv* 10. p. 25. July. V. v. et ;rcen. talis linearibiu, lina. l/.June. mer. I. p,2ll. a, L<^ctei8 li- )natis nervosis. Im.t. 174./. 5. ey to Virginia, lers blue. 8 brevibu8 ob- as, 8eminibus ich.ft.amer.l. 57. . p. 28. 125. /. 419. and on high . June, July, t white, then covered with laxo, bracteii ique, capsulU Till'. J>. />. '-t-l^i. ,Wr/^f///Zrt ^/fa-t'^. ■■■••!mn y '»:^*>»*.',ir ■'. /'. :;./.''. tenax. HBiAMDRU TKIGTNIA. HdoniaS. S43 >ii oblongis, semintbus angusto-linearibos.— AftV/i. Jl, amer. \. p. 212. la shady wet woods of Carolina and Georgia. If. . Jul/. v.i. A. H. scapo folidso, racemo oblongo conferto, bractels seta- asphodeloides, ceis, filamentis basi latioribus coroUam xquantibus, folils subuIato>setaceis.— /f^t7/(/. sp. pi. 2. p. 2J5. Icon. Bot. mag. 748. Pluk. mant. t. 342./. 3. >,. " ; On the sandy plains of New Jersey and Carolina. If.. May, June. v. v. Flowers white, small ; root a kind of bulb : the leaves form large tufts resembling those of some CaHce$. 5. H. scapo folioso, racemo sp;icioso laxo, bracieis mem- branaceis, petalis ellipticis, filamentis filiformibus co- roUam soperantibus, foliis subulato-setaceis longis- simis. On high lands near the Rocky-mountains. M. Lewis, ll . June. V. s. Flowers white ; anthers yellow. It approaches near to the foregoing species, but its flow- ers are three times larger, and probably an essential distinction may lie in die seed-vessel, which I have not seen. This plant is very useful to the natives : out of its very tenacious leaves they weave thier water- tight baskets, which they use for cooking their vic- tuals in. 6. H. scapo folioso, racemo spicato nutante, pedicellis brevissimis subebracteatis, filamentis corolla loogiori- bus, petalis linearibus, foliis oblongo-lanceolatis. • H. lutea. Bot. mag. 1062. H. pumila. Jacq. ic. rar. 2. /. 453. Veratrum luteum. Willd. sp.pl. A. p.Sgf. Melanthium dioicam. IVdU.fl. car. 126. > Melanthium densum. Lam. encycl, 4. p. 26. In dry shady and hilly situations: Pensylvania to Georgia. Jl , July. V. V. Root bulbous, known by the name of Star-wort, and considered a remedy in colic. Flower white, male and female on different plants, which is a singularity in this family of plants. Jacquin's H. pumila is without doubt an unexpanded spike of a male of this species : the appearance of a gerraen inferuni is occasioned by the male flower being divested of its petals; and no female fructification appearing, the small pedicel was considered to be the rudiments of agermen. I' .;1 dioka. u 1^' virgimca. w 24i HIZANDKIA THIOTSIA. HelCHUaS. dulla* y.H.} scapo nudo, apica gracili, floribus seMilibus, foliis longissimig angustissiiuisque. — Mich. fl. amer. 1. ' p. 213. On the sandy fields of Georgia and Florida. Mkhaux. ' V^' +• Scape nearly three feet high } flowerii unall. 321. MEDEOLA. Gen.pl.6ig, 1 . M. foliis in medio caule vei'ticiliatis, sumroitate ternis, ovali-Ianceolatis, pedicellit aggregatis terminalibus.— ■ JVilld.sp.pl. 2. p. 270. Icon. Bot. mag. 13\6. Pluk. aim. t. 328. f. 4. In fertile shady woods, near rivulets : Canada to Georgia. If. April, May. v. v. Flowers yellowish-green; anthers brown. This plant is known by the name - V; 7n album. ft. ol-ovatum. 346 ■RXAMOtiA TKievNiA. Trilllam. T. camtacbatiaim. Palh$ in herb. Lambert. I) In Canada near Montrea], 7^. v.s. Flowers dark \ ^ ' ' rose-coloured, probably white when first opening. '; . . > The specimens in the herbarium of A. fi. Lambert, Esq. agree in every respect with those from Canada. pendulum, g. T. pedunculo inclinato, flure pendulo, petalis ovatis brevi-acuminatis planis patentibus calycemovatum acu- minatum subtequantibus, foliis subrotundo-rhomboideis , ^ .^ acuminatis substiSMlibus.- IPi//. v. Petals of a dirty white, with netted veins. grandlflorum. lo. T. pedunculo inclinato, flore subcemuo petalis spathu- lato-lanceolatis basi erectis, limbo patentibus calyce , roulto majoribus, foliis late rhombeo-ovatis.— Paraif. lond.t.l. Bot. mag. 835. < T. rhomboideum 7. grandiAorura. Mich. Ji. amer. 1. p. 216. On the mountains and rocky banks of rivers : Virginia and Carolina, "if. . May. v. v. Flowers large, white } berries dark purple. The roots of the whole genus are considered as possessing strong medicinal powers. 323. TOFIELDIA. Huds.fl.angl ISJ.'"' Narthecium. Juss. Mich. fl. amer. I. p, 20Q. pusilla. 1. T. tota glabra, foliis brevissimis, scapo filiformi, spica- pauciflora conglobata, calyculo rachi adnato, capsula globosa. — Mich.Jl, amer. I. p.20g. In bogs on the mountains, near lakes, and particularly ,. ,. Lake Mistassins. — if.. Ji^ne, July. v. v. Flowers greenish-white. puleicens. 2. T. scapo, rachi pedicellisque pubescenti-asperis, spica oblonga interrupta, capsula subglobosa vix calycem superante.— ATicA.^. amer. 1. p. 20g. Melanthium racemosum. Walt.Jl.car. \26. / ; Vf Anthericura calyculatura. Gronov. nee Linn. / In swatnps and sphagnoug woods : Virginia and Caro- ' i ,, lina. ^. July. v. v. Flowers white j anthers yellow. glutinosa, 3. T. scapo pedicellisque glutinoso-scabro, spica fasciculis panels alternantibus, capsula ovoidea calyce duplo lon- giore. - A//cA ^. aw/er. 1. />. 210. ?,"»»' From Quebec to Lake Mistassins. Michaux. 11. +. It has the appearance of Anthericum Ossifragum, ac- , fordiqg to Michaux's observation j and ^8 1 have nevef \ sn dark opening. juaheit, )anada. is ovatit turn acu- mboideis 1./ 35. iay. V. V. 9 spathu- is calyce —Parai. awcr. 1« Virginia e, white ; lole genus il powers. roit spica- \, capsula articularly Flowers iris, spica calycem and Caro- srs yelJow. fasciculis duplo lon> %. +. 'tgum, ac- lave never UIZAVDRIA T1I6TNIA. TofielcUfl. aeen any other plant approaching to it than Narlhe- cium americanum, p. 227, 1 ^a* induced to take tbem as synonymouii j but after investigation, — vid. Bot. fiMg. 1505, — a specimen in the Banksian Herbarium ■oeois to apply better to Michaux's plant, if his short definitioo of the species is sufficient to decide on the •nbjart. 324. TRIGLOCHIN. Gen. pi. 6l6. 1. T. floribus 6-andris, capsulis brevibus ovatis sulcatis 6* locularibus.— ^i/A/. sp. pi. 3, p. 265. Icon. Ft. dan. 306. EngU bot. 255. On the inundated aea-coast of Canada and New England. Hit. July. v.v. A plant of a rush-like appearance ; flowers very small. 3. T. floribus 3-andris, capsulis linearibas basi attenoatis Isevibus 3-locularibus.— fFilld. sp. pi, 2. p. 264. Icon. fl. dan. 4gO. Engl. bot. 366. In marshes round the bait-lake of Onondago, New York. If. . July4| v. v. 3. T. floribus 3-andris 3-fldis breviter pedicellatis, capsulis .{^ trigono-subrotundis, fbliis subsetaceis scapum spiqamve subsequantibus. Mkh. ft. amer. I. p. 208. . In overflowed marshes, near Charlestown, Carolina. Michaux. If.. +. • > 325. SCHEUCHZERIA. Gen.pl.6l5. 1. Scheuchzeria. inild. sp. pi. 2. p. 263. Icon. Ft. dan. 76. i' In swamps and un the borders of lakes, New York near Albany. If. . June. v. v. Flowers greenish-yellow. < 326. RUMEX, Gen. pi. 613. 1. R. hermapbroditus ; valvulis integerrimis oblongis, uni- ca praecipue granifera, tbliis cordato-lanceolatis. — WWd. sp. pi. 2. p. 250. Icon. Engl. bot. 1533. In shady woods and moiHt meadows : Pensylvania to Virginia. If. . June. July. v. v. Leaves with red veins ; flowers, as in all the rest, very inconspicuous. 2. R. hermapbroditus ; valvulis ovatis integris, omnibus gra- oiferis, tuliis lanceolatis undulatis acutis. — lyiUd. sp. pl.2.p.25l. m \'f mariiimum. ptUuslre. triandrum. pabutrUt sanguineus. I fl crispus. 94» ■BXAMPIklA TRieVNIA. RuOMX. Icon. Curt, lofid. 2. i. 20. In dry fields and pastures, common. "U. Jul/, v. v. verlicillatus. 3. R. hermaphroditus ; valvulit iniegerrimi*, omnibnigra* niferis, spicis apliyllh, foliis lanceolatii, vaginis cylin* dricn.— /ri// His, vaginis obsolete lace- .„ V. — - •^- f.^ lis, foliis iato>lanceulatis planis laevibus. — IFilld sp, * pi. 2. p. '250. Near rivulets : Virginia and Carolina. TJ. . June, July. V. V. persUarioides. s. R. hermaphroditus ; valvulis dentatis, omnibus wnni* feris, fuliis lanceolatis undatis \ntegm.-~ IKUU,, tp, - -, pi. 2. p. 253. In shady wet woods, on the banks of ditchet : Virginia and Carolina. Q. July. v.v. crispatulus. 6. R. hermnphioditus; valvulis obtuse cordatis utrinque criHtatis tridentatis, una nudl^ binis insequaliter gra* t'iiMritiV: K' i ■'% niferis, spicis apbyllis, foliis inferioribus ovalibus, su- perioribuR lanceolatis, omnibus undulatis.— AfiVA. Jl. *" ■ ■ ^ amer. I. p. 217- . ' In Kentucky. Michaux. -^ . Affink B. ptrsieariouleo, 7. R. hermaphroditus ; valvulis dentatis, unica pnTcipqe granifera, foliis radicalibus cordatis obtasis, caule sca- briusculo.— /f^//rf. sp. pi. 2. p. 254. Icon. En^l. hot. 1 999. In old pastures and gardens, as n common weed ; proba- bly introduced. %. June, July. v. v. Common Dock. aquntiats. (iigynuf. 8. R. hermaphroditus j valvulis ovalis integris obsolete gra- niferis, foliis curdaiu-lauceolatit acutis. — IVilld. sp, pi. 2. p. -255. Icon. Engl. lot. 2\04. In small ponds and ditches : Pensylvania to Virginia ; rate. ]/. July, Aug. v.v. he/maphroditjs, digynus^ valvulis ovatis integris ;ran< destiiutiH, foliis radicalibus reniformibus loagius "si\o\i\3.~li^iltd.sp. pi. 2. p. 258. Ft. (Ian. 14. Pluk. aim. I. 252. f. 2. Labr^r or. Coltnaster. If . June^i July. p. s. iif Herb. J)wksm. >h,. .n. v> "<■;» V. integris I loDgius «v . m i&- UBXANDBXA TRIOTKIA. Butnex. 10. R. dioica ; foliis lanceolatO'hastatis, valvulis grano desti- tat\».—ff^Uld. sp. pi. 2. p. 260. Icon. Engl. lot. 1574. Coinmon in all dry fields and gravelly hills. 1/ . June —Aug. v.v. 249 Acetosttta, hastata. n Bona nox. -t"» , , 327. SMILAX. Gen.pl. 1528. * Caule frulicoso ; ramis angulatis. 1. S. subinermU } foliis lanceolatis acuminatis basi auricu- lato bastatis niargine ciliato-aculeatis 3 — 5-nervibus, baccis globosis. — fTiitd. sp. pi. 4. p. 782. S. Bona nox. Mich. fi. ainer. 2. p. 237. Wall. fi. car. 245. S. aspera $. Lam. encycl.d.p. 465. '• ' Jcon. Pluk. aim. /. 11 1./. 3. ^.S. foliis longia angustis lanceolatis. Walt. ft. car. 245. lanceolata. On the sea*coast of Carolina and Florida. T; • June, July. V. V. 2. S. inermis ; foliis cordato-ovatis acutis ciliato-aculeatis 7-nervibus. Willd. sp. pi. %. jt*. 781. S. variegata. Walt. ft. car. 244. Icon. Pluk. aim. t. III. f. I. ami In woods of Carolina and Georgia. 1j . July. v. v. 3. S. aculeata ; caule tetragono superne inermi, foliis iner- ijuadrangula- mibus ovatis subcordatis acutis d-nervibus. — Willd. sp. ris. pi. 4. p. 775. In dry woodsj on the edges of ponds : Pensylvaniato Carolina. Vj . June, July. v. v. Berries black. 4. S, aculeata ; foliis cordato-ovatis laevibus 3-nervibus> Walteri. baccis acuminatis. S. China ? WW/../?, car. 245. ,. In the lower sandy countries of Virginia and Carolina, on river sides. Ij . July. v. v. Berries red. 5. S. aculeata ; foliis inermibus ovato-lanceolatis cuspidatis Sarsaparilla. snb-5-nervibus subtus glaucescentibus, pedunculo communi pctiolo loiigiore, — Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 77^- S. glauca. Mich. ft. amer. 2. p. 237. Walt.ft. car. 245. In hedges and swamps, common. Ij • Ju"6, July. v. v. 6. S. subinermis ; foliis inermibus ovatis acutis cuspidatis 3-nervibus concoloribus, pedunculo communi petiolo breviore. Near Savannah in Georgia. Enslen. Tj . July. v. s, Leaves very shining on both sides ; berries black. ovata. h ' tin' ■5 Hi i \\ 3A0 HBXANDBIA TRIGyMU. SflflilaX. miba, y.&. aubinermis ; caule obsolete aogulato, foliis elon^to- lanceolatis coriaceis glabria integerrimis 3-nervibas, umbcUis pauciflorig brevissinie pedunculatis. lo sandy grounds, on the edge of rivulets : Carorma. IFaller. Ij . June. v. s. in Herb. IVidt&r. Berries white. ♦* Caule fruiicoso i ramis teretibus. lanceolata. s. S. inermis ; foliis inermibus lanceolatis, umbellis multi- floris longe pedunculatis. — IVilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 7S3. Icon. Caiesb. car. 2. jl. 84. Near the sea>coast of Virginia and Carolina. T; ■ ^^y, June. V. V. Berries red. pulera. ' •, rolina. If. . June, July. v. v. 17. 8. caule tereti scandente, foliis subrotundo-ovatis corda- pedunculans. tis acuminatis 9-nervibus, umbellis longissime pedun- ca\z\\i.— IVilld.sp.pl. 4. p. 7%Q. In old fields on the edges of woods : Canada to Fensyl* vauia. % • May — July. v. v. »?. 328. DIOSCOREA. Gen.pl. 1530. l.D. foliis verticillatis quaternis alternisve cordatis acumi- natis utrinque giabris Q-nervibus, nervis lateralibus \i\Mvi.— Walt.Jl. car. 246. In hedges and old fields : Virginia and Carolina. % . July. V. V. 2. D. foliis alternis oppositis verticillatisque cordatis acumi- natis subtus pubescentibus 9-nervibus, nervis laterali- bus simplicibus. — JVilld. sp, pi. 4. p. 7Q6. D. quinata. H^alt.Ji. car. 246. D. paniculata. Mick. fl. amer. 2. p. 23g. Icon. Jact/. ic. t. 626. Pluk. aim. t. 375. f. 5. In woods and hedges common : Canada to Carolina. ^ • M«y, Jtioe. V. v. # quaternata. villosa. 2U eernuus. .iVi' H-JSS>f>\ HBXANDBIA TBTKAOTMIA. t-. .^.JiU kV4." *' > IV. TETRAGYNIA. 329. SAURUBUS. Gen. p/. (532. 1.8. caule folioio polystacbyo, foliis 8agittato*cordatis. — ffilld. sp.pl. 2. p. 2g2. Anonymos aquatica. ^att. ft. car. 12/. Mattuscbkea aquatica. Gmel. sytt. nat. 58Q. Icbn. Pluk. aim. 1. 11?. f. S i^ 4. In ftwamps and shady wet woods, frequent : Canada to Carolina. 1/. Aug. Sept. v.v. •J. »i>i . %}it V. POLYGYNIA. popuUfoUa. .»^>-}S:-J ■?•;'■ ^UVi # 330. WENDLANDIA. WUld. sp. pi. 2. p. 275. J.Wetidlandia. fVUld.l.c. Andropbylax scandens. JVendl. ols. 38. Menispermum carolinianum. Walt.Jl. car. 24S. Mkh. fi. amer. 2. p. 242. Cissampelos smilaciiui. ff^illd. sp. pi. 4. p. 863. Icon. IPindl. horl.t, 16. Jacq.ic.rar,3.t.629. Catesb. car. \.t.5]. In hedges and wonds : Carolina to Florida. ^ . June, July. V. V. Flowers ve.y small, greenish-white ; berries red. I venture to take Cissampebs smilacina . - as a synonym, although Jacquin's figure deviates in character very much trom the present genus } but as I have bad the opportunity of seeing the Menispermum v.; of the above authors frequently in flower, I am con- ' vinced that all the above synunyma are correct : the number of stamina being variable, brings the ge- " nus so nenr to Jl:/e»/5/!>erinum, that I should not ha^e taken it from it, if it were not on the authority of Willdenow. 331. ALISMA. Gen.pl.025. * irivialis, I. A. foliis ovalibus cordatis obtusissiniis ()-nervibus, urn- bellis compv^ite verticillato-paniculatia, fructibus ob- tuse-tiigonis, '; - ■' • . ' »■ t lil.jtija>j.i.imji^.»^'.-t!i.'.— ' vnskmSm iiL * HBXANORIA fOLTOTNIA. AltSma. 253 A. Plantago. lUich.Jl.amer. I. p. 216. In ditches and ponds, common : Canada to Floridl;^^ July. v.v. ' ' >?^ . {' 2. A. foliis ovalibus subcordatis abrupte acuminatis fl-nervU parv\flora. bus urobellU composite verticiUato>paniculatis, pedi- ;, oellis filiformibus. * In salt-marshes, on the coast of New Jersey and Pen- sylvania. ^. July, Aug. v.v. Leaves and flowers small. Both species approach near to A. Plantago, but are suific)ently distinct to admit them to be called species. 3. A. pusilk} foliis lineari-subulatis, umbellis iabrimplici< \ms.— fViUd. sp. pi. 2. p. 27p. In overflowed places : New York to Florida, icarce ; plentifully on the shores of the Delaware near Phila- delphia, to the edge of low water mark. Q. Aug. V. V. A small plant, with flowers in proportion large. 4. A. foliis ovatis obluiis, pedunculis solitariis. IFilld. sp. pi 2. p. 278. In stagnant waters, on the banks of the St. Laurence. ll . July. V. s. suhulata. nalans. ' Mi" S^^ 'vV'V' :». •■•Kfe .r>:'-^;'.\ -,■■ -..• u: " '.V t - ♦' ■ ■■■■'■ :Tf^.:r,i- "'?-^r f .■■.L\ , H /'). ^■'>^:'Ti': ,t. t .^ 'T. ': ■ ,', ' '.\ "t f M£-i>- VII. HEPTANDRIA. I. MONOGYNIA. ^ 332. TRIENTALIS. Cal. 7-phyllus. Cor. 7.partitfi, plana. Bac. 1-locularis sicca. 333. iESCULUS. Cal 5-dentatu8. Cw. j-petala, in- sequalis, calyci inserta. Caps, 3-locularis. ■wU I. MONOGYNIA. 332. TRIENTALIS. Gen. pi. 626. amerkana, 1. T. foliis angutto-lanceolatis acuminatis obliquis. T. europsea. Mich. fl. amer, 1. p. 220. In cedar iwamps and other sphagnous places on high mountains: Canada to Virginia. 11. July, Aug. V. V. Flowers white. This delicate little plant differs considerably from the European sort, although Mi- chaax considers it to be the same. 333. iESCULUS. Gen. pi. 628. Povta. 1. A> foliis quinatis glabris insequaliter serratis, racemo laxo, fasciculis subtrifloris, coroUis 4-i)etalis, petalo- rum cnnniventium unguibus longitudine calycis, sta- minibus 7. corolla brevioribus, fructibuii inermibus. — mild. sp. pi. 2. p. 236. Icon. Schmidt arl;.- 3y. Trew ehret. I. 15. Mich, arb. . . . In fertile valleys, on the mountains of Virginia and Ca- rolina. Ij . May, June. v. v. Flower scarlet ; ge- nerally only a shrub or sn-,all tree. • /. \. 7-partits, petala, in- 19. s on high '\x\y, Aug. lant differs ough Mi- ls, racemo is, petalo- ilycis, sta- rmibus. — Mich. in and Ca- •arlet j ge- BEPTAHDCIA MONOOTNIA. ^SCUlul. 2. A. foliis auinatis utrinque acaminatts subtus tonattntoiis inaequafiter serrulatU, racemo tbynoideo, faRciculit multifloris, coroUU 4-petaIi9, petalorum conniventiam unguibus longitudine calycis, staminibus 7. corolla brevioribus, fructibus inermibus. In Geo»ia> priacipally the western territory. Lyon, f; . May. v. v. Not above four feet high ; flowers yellow, white, and purple variegated. 3. A. foliis qainatis subtus ad contain pubescentibus «qua> liter serrulatis, racemo thyrsoideo, fasciculis multiflo- ris, corollis 4-petali8, petaloruno conniventium ungui- bus calyce longioribus, staminibus corolla brevtoribus, fructibus inermibus.— ^///rf. sp.pl. 2. p. 286. A. lutea. Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. 2 1 9. Icon. Schmidt orb. 40. Act. soc. nat, lerol. 8. t. 6. -• Mich. arb.. ,. <* In the mountains of Virginia and Carolina, and woods of Kentucky. T; . May, June, v. v. Grows to a large tree j flowers yellow. * 4. A. foliis quinatis glaberrimis, corollis 4-petaIi8 p^tulis, unguibus longitudine calycis, staminibus corolla lon- gioribus, fructibus spinosis. H^iltd. enum. pi. 405. In the western counties of Pensylvania and Virginia. T; . June. V. V. 5. A. foliis quinatis, corollis 4-petalis patulis, unguibus calyce brevioribus, staminibus corolla duplo longiori- bus, fructibus spinosis. Willd. enum. 406. In the forests of Kentucky. 1; . June. v. s. A tall tree. 0. A. foliis quinatis subtus subtomentosis serrulatis, racemo longissimo laxo, fasciculis subtrifloris, corollis 4-pe- talis patulis, staminibus longissime exertis. — Mich.fi. amer. J , p. 220. A. parviflora. Walt.fl. car. 128. On the banks of rivers : Georgia, principally near St. Augustin. T; . May, June. v. v. A small shrub ; flowers white, very ornamental. The whole of this genus is known in their native countrie:? by the name •f Buck's-eyt'trte. 255 sUseolor. Jtava. glabra. pallida. macvosta- chya. :i}i u «*» ..> J t 64; .** VIII. OCTANDRIA. I. MONOGYNIA. 34( * Gsrmen inferum. 334. RHEXIA. Co/. 4-tidus. Cor. 4-petala, calyci in- serta. Jnth. declinatae. Capt, 4-locularis, intra ventrem calycis. 335. F.PILOBIUM. Cal. 4-iidu8, tubulosut. Cor. 4-pe- ta)a. Caps, oblongn, 4-locnlaris. Sem. papposa. 336. GAURA. Cai. 4-iidus, tubulosus. Cor. 4~petala^ adHcendens. Nux 1-sperma. 4-angola. 337. CLARKIA. Ca/. 4-Bdus, tubulosus. Cor. 4- petala : petala cruciatim 3-loba. Ftlam. 4. castrata. Caps. 4- locularis. 338. CENOTHERA. Cal. 4.fidu9, tubulosus. Cor. 4- petala : petalis inteeris. Filam. omnia fertilia. ^nth, lineares. Caps. 4'Tocularis. 339. 0XYCCK:CUS. Cal. 4-fidus. Cor. 4-partita: la- ciniis sublinearibns, revolutis. PUam. conniventia. jinth. tubulo.«ae, bipartltae. Bacca pulysperma. 347 34G 349 .350 . !■, t 351 ** Germen superum. 340. MENZIESIA. Cal. 1-phyIlus. Cor. l.petala, ovata. Fil. receptaculo inserta. Caps. 4-loculatis, dissepi- nienta e marginibus inflexis valvularum. Sem. nu- merosa, oblonga. DIOSrYROS. Cal. 'I-ildus. Cor. urceolata, 4.fida. Slyi 4-lidus, hacca 8-sperma. Polygama. ACER. Cal. 5-fidus. Pet. 5. Samarce 2. basi uni- tre, l-spernine, alatae. Polygamum. DIRCA. Cal. 0. Cor. tubulosa, limbo obsoleto. Stmn. tiibo longioie. Bacca 1-sperma. 344, JEl^'EliSOMA. Cnl. S-phyllus, deciduu?, Pet. 8. iiicnivo-paleinia. Caps. obo>'ata, Mibstipitata, l-lo- 341. 342. 343. 1.1 I a.] vot. »^- ■ ^ Mart ecTAMOlU MOKOOTKlAi • ^ 'SA/ colari*, infra apicem debiiceni. Am. plan, oblonga, ad basin arillata. 345. PISTIA. Cat, apatha tubuloio-cucallata, lingnlata. \< >: , Cor. 0. niam. laterale. Anther. 3—8. Caps. 1- locularis, polysperma. I II. DIGYNIA. 346. CHRYSOPT.ENIUM, Cal. 4-fidua, coloralos. Cor. Q. Caps, \xaoi\m, 1 •locularis, polysperma. III. TRIGYNIA. 34;. POLYGONUM. Cal.Q. Cor. £• partita, calycina. Sem. ] . anEulatum, tectum. 348. fiRUNNICHIA. Cal angulatus, 5-iidu8, demom coriaceus. Cor. 0. Cbpf. l-sperma, inclu»a calyce valde aucto, pedicello ensiformi-dilatato suffiitto. 349. CARDIOSPERMUM. Cal. 4-phylIu«. Pet. 4. Nee- tar. 4>pbyUuro, insequale. Caps. 3. connate, in> flatae. .350. SAPINDUS. Cal. 4-phynus. Pet. 4. Caps. car. nosae, connatte., ventricosae. .» I = I rrt- IV. TETRAGYNIA. 351. MYRIOPHYLLUM. CW. 4-fidu8. Prf.4.caduca. Slam. 4. 6. 8. Slyt. 0. Sem. 4. corticata. .J'V^'i. •.•I -I'; .. ? . T. MONOGYNIA. ''\ 334. RHEXIA. Gen.plGiQ. 1. R. caule rufescenti hirsutissimo,. foliis birautis subpetio- latis, ovali-lanceolatis, lanceolatis linearibusve, calyce longo tubuloso glabriusculo. — Mkh. ft. amer. 1. p. 221. ff^illd. sp. pi 2. p. 301. Icon. Piuk. moHt. t.428.f. 1. Lam. illuttr. 283./ 1. a. R. foliis anpusto-lanceolatls vel oblongis, floribus saia< rate purp. reia. Mich. f. c. VOL. I. L martana. . ■*■> purpuiea. I r 338 rubella. exalbida. ciliosa. vtrgtntca. * •- ./ 7-nervia. glabella. Alifanus. stricta. lutea. .sar oCTAVORiA MONOOTNIA. Rhexia. /3. R. foliis ovali>lanceo]atia vel oblongis, floribut dilute ra« bellis. Mich. L c. y.R. foliis linearibus, caule hinntiore^ floribus pallidia, Mich. I. c. R. lanceolata. Wall.fi. car.\2g. In hogf and undy woods, near waters : New Jeriev to Carolina. ]/. July, Aug. v. v. From one to three feet high ; (lowers handsome. 2. R. caule subquadrangulo glabro, foliis parvis subpetiola- tin ovalibus subtusglabris, supra rariter hispidis, mar- gine distincte ciliatis, floribus subsolitariis involucratis, autheris breviusculis. — Mich.fi. amer. 1. p. 221. R. peliolata. WaU.ft, car. 130 ? In bogs of Lower Carolina. % . July, Aug. v. s. in Herb. Enslen. Flowers large, beautiful purple. 3. R. caule alato-angulato pilis rarioribus adsperso, foliis sessilibus ovali-laiiceolatis denticulis setaceis distinctis- que ciliatO'Serratis, hirsutie sparsa utrinque hispidulis. Mich.fi. amer. 1 . p. 111. Icon. Bot. mag. 968. Pluk. aim. t. 202./. 8. Lam. illustr. t. 283./. 2. |3. R. caule 4-5-pedali. Walt. fi. car. 130. On the edges of ponds, in wet woods and bogs : New York to Carolina. "U . July, Aug. v. v. Flowers large, purple, and very handsome. 4. R. caule cylindraceo glabro, foliis sessilibus erectis lan- ceolatis lasvibus glabris tenuissime denticulatis, caly- cibus brevissime hirsutie glutinosis. Mich.fi. amer. 1. p. Til. fi. R. foliis subovatis. 1Valt.fi. car. 130. In sandy moist woods : Carolina and Georgia. "U • July. V. s. in Herb. Enslen. Flowers the largest of the North American sorts, deep purple. 5. R. caule stricte-erecto alato-tetragono glabro ad genicula brevi-barbato, foliis sessilibus erectis angusto-lanceo- latis attenuato-acuminatis trinervibus utrinque glabris, corymbo dichotomo, calycibus glabriusculis. In the bogs of Lower Carolina and Georgia. 11 . June, July. V. s. in Herb. Enslen. Flowers very handsome, purple. 6. R. caule quadrangulo hirsuto, foliis rariter longiusculeque - hirsutis, inferioribus cuneato-oblongis obtusis, supe- ' ' rioribus lanceolatis, antheris breviusculis. Mich, fi, amer. l. p. 222. Walt.fi. car, 130. /.VA /<>./<. •^r>fl. dilute ra- il pallidit. r Jer«ev to )ue lu three sobpetiola- ipidis, roar- nvolucratis, ig. V. 5. in arple. perso, foliis is distinctis* ,e bispidulis. f, 8. Loan. bogs: New V. Flowers erectis lan- lulatis, caly- jl, amer. 1. eorgia. % - vt largest of ad genicula |;usto-lanceo- iqae glabris. Ills. % . June, |y handsome, igiuscaleque Musis, supe- Mkh. ft' 1 1 M ^J^//t'.iYi/ r///t'. tfl S'y^Af.r/ lalifoliufn. luteum. 1 . E. foliis sparsis lineari-lanceolatis venosis glabrist floribus in«quaitbus, stamiiiibus declinalis. — IVilld. sp. pi, 2. ^. 313. Icon. Fl. dan. 28.9. Cmt.Jl. land. 2. t. 24. In wet itpringy ground in the mountains of New Hamp« shire, N'ew York, and Pensylvania, also in Canada. 7/. July. v.v. Flowers beautiful purple, sometimes white ; the plant often above live feet high. '1. E. foliis altemis lanceolatO'Ovatis subintegerrimis pube3< centibus aveniis, floribus inaequalibus. iVilld. sp. pi. 2. p.314. ' Icon. Fl. dan. 565. j^. E. foliis anguHto-lanceolatis intcgerrtmis, caule pumilo. tetrapetalum.. Pallas in Herb. Lambert. In Labrador. |3. on the north-west coast. 11 . July. V. s. in Herb. Lambert. Flowers purple, large. 3. E. caule tctragono glabriusculo, foliis oppositis, suprcmis altemis lanceolatis acuminatis serrulatis, pedunculis ax- illaribils alternis elongatis, calycis laciniis angustis )on> gitudine petalorum, stylo exerto, stigmate crasso s,j,t\i 4.1obo. On the north-west coast. Pallat. "U. v. s. in Herb. Lambert. Flowers yellow, the size of E. angiisti- folium. 4. E. caule lineis prominulis subquadrangulatis, foliis op. positis,supremis alternis lanceolatis serrulatis. — Willd. sp. /)/. 2. p. 317. Icon. Fl.dan. IO29. In low grounds : Canada to Carolina. 11 . July. t;« v. Flowers small, pale red. ■ E. caule lereti pubescente superne virgatim ramoso, fo- liis caulinis oppositis, rameis alternis, linearibus inte- gerrimis, floribtis paucis terminalibus longitsime pe- dunculatis. m • ff telragonum. .'). i I J 260 coloratum. paluitre. afpinum. ootAMroBiA MOHoevMU. £pilobium. ^. oliganthura. jl#tc4.^. aifter. I . /I. 223 ? Iq Canada and on the high mountains of New York and Pensjflvania. 11, July. v. v. Flowers very small, pale red or white. 6. £. caule tereti pubescente, foliis lanceolatis serrulntis petiolatis oppositis, superioribus alternis glabris rubro- venoiis. IVilld. ettum. 411. In Pensylvania. Muhlenberg. If. . July. v. v. J. E. caule tereti, foliis sessilibus lanceolatis subdenticula- tis, stigmate indiviso. — IVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 317. Icon. Engl. lot. 346. In low grounds : Pensylvania to Virginia. If. . July. v. v. 8. £. caule simplici snbtereti 1-2-floro, foliis opposUis el- lipticis integerrimis, floribus sessilibus. — fTilld. sp, pi. 2. p. 319. ' . . . -- .... _ ,^ Icon. Fl. dan. 322. ■■:■-> In Labrador. Colmaster. "if. . May, June. v. s. in Herb. ■■■,iW Dickson. The smallest species, not above two inches -' >' V. hig"* i flowers pale purple. ■' ' ■ ''. 336. GAURA, Gm.pl. 638. ' '. l.G. foliis lanceolatis dentatis, spica conferta, fructibus subrotundo'4-gonis pubescentibus.— l^t7/(/. 5p. p/. 2. jO. 311. Icon. £o/. mo^. 389. Pluk. amalth. t, 429. f. 2. On the edges of woods in jfertile stony soil : Pensylvania .', , . to Carolina. (J. July, Aug. v. v. Flowers rose- coloured, large. G. foliis crebils linearibus repando-undulatis, spicae fructibus dissitis oblongo*'4-goni8 utrinque acutis sub- candicantibus. Mich.jfi. amer. 2. p. 226. In dry old fields and woods : Virginia to Carolina. ^ . July. V. v. Flowers scarcely half the size of the " '■'•.'['■. foregoing, pale red. ^ „ 337. CLARCKIA. Pitrsh in linn. soc. trans, v. II. pukhella. i.Clarckia. Purskl.c. On the Kooskoosky and Clarck's rivers. M. Lewis. ($ . June. V. s. Rowers beautiful rose-coloured or purple. Caulis erectus, teres, superne subramosus, pedalis et uUca. Folia alterna, linearia, integerrima> glabra. biennis. •A atigustifolia, 2. % '////'.//. /MV.- York and 'ery small. , serrulntis bris rubro- . V. identicula- 317. July. V. V. jpposUU el- ■mitd. sp. s. in Herh. : two inches a, fructibus id. sp. pi. 2. /•2- . Pensylvania owers rose- latis, spicae acutis sub- rolina. (? . size of the 15. V. 11. Lewis. S- coloured or pedalis et ima, glabra. I li I i m ^i ^'/rfA'. A '////,//. //, .^> OUTAHDBIA MONOOYHIA. Clsrckia. Flares ex axillis superioribu«, lolitarii, subsessilefl, magnij amoene porpurei. Calyx cenotheiiD. Petala unguiculata, 3-partita, hciniis lateralibus divaricatis. Stamina 4 : antheris linearibus, involutis ; altera 4. duplo breviora: antherin castratia, subrotundis. Stylus longitudine fer^ petalorum. Stigma pallide luteuiQ, 4-partitiin) : laciniis subrotundis. 261 m '( 338. OENOTHERA. Gen.pl.Gi7. ' 1 . O. caule villoso tcabro, foliis ovato-lanceolatis planis biennis. dentatis, floribus terininalibus subspicatis sessilibutfj staminibHs corolla brevioribus, — fkilld. sp. pi. 2. • *^ ^ p. 306. Icon. f/. (/an. 446. Mp. exot. t. 324. Common in old fields : New England to Carolina. 'une, July. V. V. 6. O. caule simplici unifloro, fuliis pusillis lanceolatis inte- gerrimis pilosis, flora sessili hirsuto, germine pris- matico. In barren pine-woods of Georgia. Enslen. © . June. V. s. Not above an inch high j flower smallest of all the genus. 7. O. gkberrima ; foliis lato-ovalibas repando-subdcntatis Isevigatis glancis, capsula ovato-tetrdgona pediceliata. — Mich.fl. amer 2. p. 224. On the banks of the Mississippi, in Illinois, and on the Peaks of Otter. Virginiu. 7/ . July. v. v. A hand- some species with considerable large flowers. 8. O. glabriuscula ; foliis lanceolatis subdentatis acutis, cap- sulis pedicellatis oblungo-clavatis angulatis. IFilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 310. ,».,, Icon. Bot. mag. 332. Meerl. ic. 33. In shady woods, on the edges of rivulets and springs : Pensylvania to Carolina. ](/. July. v. t>. Cominonl/ called Svn-drops. g. O. glabia ; caulibus adscendenlibus, foliis lanceolatis in- tegerrirais obtusis, capsulis subsessilibus elliptico-ob- ovatis angulatis. — tVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 3 10. Icon. Bot. mag. 355. Mill. did. t. 188. , i In dry fields of Virginia and Carolina. 11 . July, v.v . 10. O. caule erecto villoso, foliis utrinque pubescentibus lanceobtis remote subdentatis undulatis, capsulis suh- spicatis breviter stipiiatis ovato-telragonib. Mich- Jl. amer. I. p. 225. O. mo'.lissima. iValt.Jl. car. Tip. Onagra floribus speciosis luteis &c. Grori.fi. virg. 59. In sandy fields of Virginia and Carolina. ^. June, July, v.v 11.0. tota pubescens, gracilis; foliis linearihus integris, capsulis longiuscule stipitatis 8ubrotundo*tetrugouis villosis. Mich. ft. amer. 2. p. 225. a. Pluk. mani. t. 426./. 6. j , . ,.,,,;} ... p. Onagra 491. Gron.fi. virg. 5g. In dry barren fields j Virginia and Carolina. % . July. ocTANDRin MONooTNiA. Oenothera. 263 isis, cap- 203./. 'J ne, July. atis inte- line pris- O. June, lest of all ubdentatis edicellata. nd on the A hand- cutis, cap- mild. sp. i springs : Homintmly ceolmis ia- iptico-ob- uly. v.v . jescentibus Ijsulis sub- Mkh- Ji. trtf. 59. If.. June, us integris, ■letragouis V- July. V. V. Flowers large, in proportion to the very low plant. 12. O. caule debili pubesccnte, foliis lanceolatis obtUHiu&cnlis chrytanlha. plants integris, calycis tubo laciniis duplo breviore, capsuia clavata acutangula sessiii. — Mich.Jl.amer. 1. p. 225. ■ O. biennis. Walt. Jl. car. Vig} In barren lands of Canada and on the moulitains of Pen- sylvania and Carolina. ^tjL . July, Aug. v. v. Flowers small, golden-yellow. L3. O. subpubescens ; caule pumilo Kubsimplici, foliis Ian- pusilla. ceolato-oblongis obtusiusculis integris, f.oribm ad sum- mitatem axillaribus, capsulis sessilibus clavato-turbina- tis subaeqnaliter 8-gonis. — Mkh.Jl. amer. \, p. 22b. / On rocks near Lake Mistassins. Michaux. On high mountains of Pensylvania and Virginia. It-- July* Aug. V. V. Plant upright, flowers small. 14. 0. scapis radicalibus unifloris, foliis oblongo-lanceolatit tcapigera. repando-denticulatis decurreniibus, petalis obcordatis, staminibus corolla brevioribus. On the falls of the Missouri. M. Lewis. U . July. V. s. Flowers large, purple, with dark veins s resem- bles 0. acaulis Cavanill. All the species, excepting the last one, have yellow flowers. 339. OXYCOCCUS. Pers. syn. 1. p. 4\g. 1. O. repens ; foliis ovalibus integerrimis margine revolutii vulgaris. subacutis glabris subtus albicautibus, pedicellis elon* gatis, corollx laciniis ovalibus. O. palustris. Pers. syn. 1. p. 41 9. "' ' Vaccinium Oxycoccus a. ovalifolius. Mich.Jl. amer. I. :■ •■_ > /*, 228. Vaccinium Oxycoccus. tVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 354. Icon. FA dan. 60. Lam. iUustr. t. 286./. 3. In bogs and mosses on the mountains, frequent : Cana- da to Pensylvania. f; . May — July. v. v. A small evergreen creeping plant ; flowers red ; berries light purple, smaller than the following species. 2. O. repens ; caulibus adscenilentibus, k\'M oblongis in- macrocatput. tegerrimis planiusculis obtusis glabris suotus albicauti- bus, pedicellis elongatis, curolls laciuiis laoceolatis.— ■ ■ ■ ^ Pers. syn. I. p.419. m n J I 11 Ii i; ^ !■ Mi wiv.'.m.'*. s ereettti. jerruginea. 6 ■'i-K' .'i lululam. empetrifor- mis. OCTAKOKtA MONOOTMlA. OxyCOCCUS. ' Vaccinium macrocarpon. fFilld. sp. pi. 2. />. 355- Vaccinium Oxycoccus |3. oblongifolius. Mich.fl. amer. I . p. 328. Icon, ff^angh. amer. t. 30./. 6?. Pluk. aim. t. 326. f. 6. In bogs, principally on sandy soil and high mountains, frequent : Canada to Virginia. Ij . May — .fuly, v. v. Berries larger, bright red, known by the name of Cranberries, as a very agreeable tart, and CQllecled ill great abundance for that purpose. 3.O. erectus; foliis ovalibus acuminatis serrulatis ciliatis- que, pedicellis axillaribus, corolla longa demum re« voluta. Vacciniiun erythrocarpum. Mich.fl. amer. 1, p. 227 . On high mountains of Virginia and Carolina. F; . .lune. V. V. Berries scarlet and quite transparent, of an ex« quisite taste. ;•!««: 340. MENZIESIA. Smith ic. inedit. 56. .,,^ 1. M. foliis oboYato-lanceolatissubtus extra nervos ginbris, calycibus sub-4-Hdis, floribus urceolatis octandris. — iyilld.xp.pl. 2. p. 355. M. urceolaris. Parad, lond. 44. ■ ''• ■ \ ' Icon. Smith ic. inedit. 1 . /. 56. On the Columbia river. M. Lewis. I; . June. i'. s. in Herb. Lambert. A considerable tall shrub ; flowers of a ferruginous colour, as in the following species. Previous to my seeing Mr. Salisbury's, account and the , ; specimens in the herbarium of A. B. Lambert, Esq. 1 considered this and the following species to be the same, though I had seen specimens of the present one in the collection of M. Lewis, Esq. 2. M. foliis lanceolatis subtus glaucis extra nervos pubes- centibus, calycibus 4<6dis, floribus globosis octandris. — Salisb. in ftarad, lond. 44. i ;- . ■ . •' M. Smithii. Mick. ft. amer. \. p. 235. '^^ '' - ' Azalea pilosa. Lam.illustr. l.p ^ '^'r.' 'J Icon. Parad. lond. 44. On high mountains of Virginia and Carolina ; plenti- fully on the Cacapon mountains near Winchester, , Virginia, h . May, June. v. v. Not above four feet high. Flowers yellowish-brown. 3. M. fidiis linearibus serrulatis subtus concavii, pedunculis terminalibus aggrcgatis, floribus campanulatis decan- ocTANDRU MOMOOYNiA. Menziesifl. 265 1. dria, calycibus obtusis. Smith in linn, trans. 10. p. 380. On the north-west roast. Menxies. On the Rocky- mountains and near the mouth of Columbia river. M. Lewis. }j . July. v. s. Flowers pale red. . M. foliis sparsis confertis linearibus obtusis cartilagineo- denticulatis, pedunculis terminalibus aggregaiis uni- floris, floribus campanulatis lO-andris, calycibus acu- tissimis. — Swartz in linn, trans. 10. p. 377. <• 30. yi 1 . Andromeda taxifolia. Pall. Ji. ross. t. 72./. 2. Erica caerulea. ^ilid. sp. pi. 2. p. 3g3. i- - ;t - . Phyllodoce taxifolia. Parad. lond. 36. On the White Hills of New Hampshire. Prof. Pt'ck. On the north-west coast and Labrador. Hurt. Banks. Ij . July. V. s. Flowers red. canulea. 341. DIOSPYROS. Gen. 1598. 1. D. foliis ovato-oblongis acuminatis glabris retlculato ve- vnginiana. nosis, petiolis pubescentibus, getmnis glabris. — IVilld. sp. pi. 4. p. 1 107. Icon. Mill. ic. 126. Calesh. car. 2. t. 76. Mich arh. 12. * In woods and old fields : New York to Louisiana. (2 ■ May. V. V. A middle-sized tree j flowers pa'e yel- low ; fruit known by the name of Pcrsimon, the size of a common plum, golden-yellow, of an agreeable taste, when perfectly ripe, but extremely astringent before that time. In the Northern States the truits are not eatable till the frost has mellowed them. 2. D. foliis oblongis acutis subtus pubescentibus, petiolis puhvscens. longis, fructibus oiigosperniis. In the lower counties of Virginia, CTolina and Georgia. T7 . Ajiril. V V. Though Michaux in his Arbres foresliers considers this only as a variety, I am inclined to take it as a distinct species ; not only shape and pu- bescence of the leaf, but difference in the structure of the fruit and seeds, indicate it suiikiently. i\- r ii «yi I '1 lunculis decan- 342. ACER. Gen.pl.\5gO. A. foliis palmato subquinquelobis basi cordatis inacquali- ter inciso-dentatis subtus glaucis, incisuris acutis, um- bellis sessilibus, pedicellis elongatis, germinibus gla- bris.—WiZ/rf. sp. pi. 4. /i. 984. rulrum. .'15 i I I 4.', i 2U& ACTA«)DBIA MONOGYKU. Acer. Icon. Mich. orb. 14. Schmidt arl. \ . t. 6. Calesb. car. \ . /. 62. In low woods : Canada to Florida, fj . April, May. V. V. A middle sized tree : flowers »nd seeds red ; commonly known under the name of Red-maple or Swamp-viaple. dasycarpum. 2. A. foliis palmato-5-lobis basi truncatis insqualiter in. ciso-dentatis subtus glabris glaiicisque, sinubu!! obtu- sis, floribus conglnmeratis, pedicellis brcvissimis, gt:r- minibus toraentosis, — IVilld. sp. pi 4. p. 983. A. eriocarpum. Mich.Ji. amer. 2. p. 253. A. tomentosum. Horl. paris. ' Icon. Mich. orb. 13. Schmidt arb. l.t.J. On the banks of rivers : New England to Georgia. T; . April, May. v. v. A large tree ; flowers and seed greenish-yellow ; known by the name of IVhite- or Sqft-viaple. larhatum. 3. A. foliis ovato-cordatis breviter trilubis inxqualiter serra- tis subtus ad ncrvos pubescentibus glancisque, pedun. culis pilosis masculis ramosis, feniiiieis xiniplicibus, calycibus intus barbatis, capsulae alis erectis. — Mich. ^ Jl. amer. 2 p. 252. A. carolinianum. IP'alt.Jl. car. 25\. ' '■'"■' In deep pine and cedar swamps : New Jersey to Caro- lina, f; . April, May. v. v. A small tree ; flowers pale-green J leaves small. soccharinum. 4. A. foliis palmato-5-lobis b.isi subcordatis acuminatls si- nuato-dentatis subtus g'aucis, pedunculis curyiiibusis nutantibus.— JVil/d. sp pi. 4. p. Q85. Icon. A'Jich. arb. 15. Schmidt arb. 1./. 8. In low rich valleys : Canada to Pensylvania. Jj . April, May. V. V, A large timiier tree ; flowers yellow. The sugar prepared from the sap of this tree is one of the greatest conveniences for the inhabitants of the western countries, is equal to any other sugar, and procured with little trouble. nigrum. S. A. foliis palmato-5-lnbis sinu clauso cordatis, lobisdiva- ricaiis sinuato-subdentatis subtus pubescentibus, flori- bus corymbosis, capsulis turgide subglobosis. — Mich, arb. p. 238. Icon. Mich. arb. I6. . /• On mountain lands : New York to Carolina. T; . April, May. V. V. This large tree produces sugar .siiniiHi' OCTA>DRIA MOXOOTNIA. Acer. 367 to the foregoing species, and occupies the same situa- tions where the other is nut found ; called Black- maple. 6. A. foliis digitato-5-Iobis, sinubus rotundatis, lobis tub- mattoph/U trilobatis repnnd' ^ .itatis subtus pubescentibus, race- lum. mis erectis, filuirientis 9. birsutis, germinibus hirsu- tissimis. On the great rapids of the Columbia river. M. Lewis. ; » ,; fj . April, v. a. A very tall tree ; leaves larger than any other known species ; flowers greenish-yellow, in long compound racemes. jlrlior grandis. Ramiili juniores purpurascentes, ^labri. Folia magnr longe pftiolata, iuniora pubescenlia. Bractece ge^ aarum longissimae, lineares, apice in- cisae, ser;l. lot. 7 5iJ. cocctneum. aquaticum. terreslre. pcnsylvanl cum. Penicaria. 4 .1 ■i I ! a 1 273 ,. ' ocTAMORU TiidTNiA. Polygonum. In overflowed and wet places ; common. Q. July, Aug. V. V. Flowers rose-coloured ; leaves generally marked i k M^ ' '- with a black spot in shape of a half moon j known by the name of Ladies-thumb, oruntale. 14. P. floribus 7-andri8 2-gyni8, foliis ovatis, cauleerecto, ocbreis hirtis hypocrateriformibus. WiUd. sp. pi. 2. p. 448. Icon. Bot. mag. 213. JUill. ic. 20J. Near gardens and in old fields : Virginia. 0 . July, Aug. V. t;. Sometimes six feet high ; flowers large, crimson. **** Floribus pariiculatis. articulafum, 15. P. floribus 8-andris 3 gynis, spicis paniculatis fliliformi- bus, floribus solitariis pedunculatis, bracteis imbricn- ' ' tis truncatis, foliis linearibus, ocbreis vaginalibus trun- catis, caule herbaceo.— IVitld. sp. pi. 2. p. 430. In sandy barren flelds : Canada to New Jersey. 0 . July, Aug. v. V. A handsome, delicate plant, about a foot hi^ ; flowers rose-coloured, mixed with white. polyeavium. l6. P. floribus 8>andris 3-gynis, spicis paniculatis, floribus solitariis, calycis laciniis obovatis, foliis spathulatis, ochreis integris latere altero lanceolatis, caule fruticosu Vent. hort. eels. 65. Polygonella parvifolia. Mkh.Jl. amer, 2. p. 241 '. In the barrens of Carolina, f? . July. +. Flowers white. I strongly suspect this to be only a variety of p. artifulatum, as the description and figure of Ven- tpnat strongly indicate ; but the northern plant is cer- tainly only an annual. tagi/lalum . ari folium. ***** Floribus subracemosis j foliis basi incisis vel eordatis. 17- P- floribus 8-andris semi-3-gynis capitatis, foliis sagitta- tis, caule retrorsum aculeato. — IVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 453. Icon. Gmel. sib. 3. /. 13./ 2. Hort. cliff, t. 12. Pkk. niant. t. SgS.f. 5. In low wet meadows and ditches, in open situations : New York to Florida. ©. June— Aug. v. v. Flowers white. 18. P. floribus S-andris semi-2-gynis distinctis, spicis pau- cifloris, foliis hastatis, caule retrorsum aculeato. — IFiltd.sp pi. 2. p. 453. Icon. Pluk. amallh. t. 3y8. /. 3. OCTANDBIA TBI6VK1A. Polygonum. 273 In low shady places, principally on the mountains : New York to Carolina. Q. July, Aug. v. v. Flowers white, tinged with red. 19. P. floribus 8-andris S-gynis, racemis paniculatis, foliis Fagopyrum, cordato«sagittatis, caule erectiusculo inermi, seminum angiilis aequalibus. — Willd. sp. pi. 2, p. 455. Icon. Engl. lot. 1 044. ' ^ Common Buck-wheat, though not originally indigenous, is frequently found in old fields and woods, as it were in a wild state. 30. P. floribus 8-andris semi-S-gynis, foliis oblongis hastato* Convolvulus. cordatis, caule - voiubili angulato asperiusculo, laciniis calycinis obtuse carinatis. — Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 455. Icon. Fl. dan. 744. In cultivated grounds, along hedges : Pensylvania to Ca« rolina. © . July, Aug. v, v. 21. P. floribus 8-andris semi-S-gynis, foliis cordatis, stipulis alino'te. subacutis basi extrorsum serie ciliorum circumdatis, caule anguloso prostrato aut scandente asperiusculo, laciniis calycis obtuse carinatis. — Mich. fl. amer. 1. p. 241. In hedges and tields ; Canada tq New York. O • July. v.v. 22. P. floribus S-andris 3-gyni3, foliis lato-cordatis, stipulis scandens, truncatis nudis, caule voiubili glabro, calycibus fruc- tiferis tripteris. — IVilld. sp. pi 2. p. 456. Icon. Pluk. aim. 1. 177./ 7. Sloan, hist. 1. /. 90./. I. In shady woods : New York to Kentucky. 1/ . July, Aug. V. V. Stems generally red, climbing to a considerable height. ii m Pluk. 348. BRUNNICHIA. Geert. Gen.pl.777, J. Brunnichia. fnild.sp.pl. 2. p. 731, ti'irrhosa. Rajwiia ovata. fValt.Jl. car. 247. Icon. Gcert.carp, 1. t. 45. f. 2. In wet shady places, climbing among bushes : islands of Georgia j in Tennassee, &c. T/ . June, July. v. v. A smooth vine } leaves cordate, acuminate j flowers in one-sided racemes. 349." CARDIOSPERMUM. Gun. pi. 680. 1. C. glabrum ; foliolis inciso-lobatis, imparibus rbomboi- Ilalicacalum. Vt- .! ..A.^i; . . ^'-v-ij ' fei i ' ; IX, ENNEANDRIA. ■S-, )robably in* 440. nuda inter. lid. sp. pi. 4. to New Jer- quatic small pectinato. verticillalis, :ulis aut her- 407. Pensylvania. ticillatis ax- inferioribus ler.'Z.p. 190. %. July. superioribus )us masculis 3. I.MONOGYNIA. ^ 352. LAURUS. Cal. 4 — 6-partitU8. Nectar, glandulis 3. bisetis, germen cingentibus. Filam. interiora quo- rum 3. alterna sterilia glandulifera. Drupa l-sperma. Polygama. 353. ERIOGONUM. Cal. subcampanulatus, 6-fidus. Cor. O. Sem. \. trinuetrum, calyce tectum. Invo- lucrum campauuL^H; II. TKiu^NIA. 354. PLEEA. Cor. 6-partita, patens. Caps, subrotundo- trigona, 3-locuIaris. Sum. numerosa, oblonga, mar» gini valvularura adnata. Spica sp^this l>floris. July. V. s. - I. MONOGYNIA. ■ i 352. LAURUS. Gen.pl.QSS. 1. L. foliU perennantibus ovato-lanceolatis ramulisque gla- Cateslyana, bris nitidis, racemis corymboso-paniculatis terminali- bus, calycis patuli laciniis oblongis obtusis subaequa- libus deciduis, baccis ovatis. — AlUh. Jl. amer. 1. p. 244. Laurus baccis atro-purpureia, pedunculis rubria insiden« tibus. Clayt. n. 485. Icon. Catesb. car. 2. /. 28. On the sea-coast of Georgia and Florida, )j . May. V. V. s.ft. Flowers white 3 berries black, on thick red peduncles. T 2 ■y 276 ENNEANORIA MO^fOOYNIA. LaurUS. glabra. pubeicmis. obtusa. V"^' Bewmn, \A V DiQSpyriis. a. carolineniis. 2. L. foliis perennantibus ovali-Ianceolatis opacib fubtust glaucis, pedunculis simplicibus, fasciculo subcapi'^io pauci^ ' *> terininatis, calycii laciniis exterioribus du- " plo b ev iribus, baccis globosis. — Mich. Jl. amer. 1. p. 2 >. L. Bo, » ia. fjortul. L. foliis acuminatis, fiore albicante, baccis cxrulcis, pe< r!Iculis rubris insidentibus. Clayt. ult. IcoD. Catesb. car. I. t.G3. Mich, arb , L. (oliis subtus glabris. L. foliis subtus pubescentibus. y. L. foliis obovatis obtusis. "' In deep cedar and cypress swamps : Virginia to Loui« •iana. Ij . May. v. v. A small tree ; flowers green- ish-yellow; berries dark-blue, on red peduncles; know?) by t^^e name of Red Bay : theVood is very valuable. 3. L. ramis virgatis sub floratione aphyllis, foliis deciduis cuneiito-obovalibus subtus albicantibuf subpubescenti. bus, floribus glomerato-unibellatis, gemmis pedicel- lisque glabris. — Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 485. L. Pseudo- Benzoin. Mich.fl. amer. \.p. 243. Icon. Comm. hort. 1. /. 97. In low grounds and on the banks of rivulets : Canada to Florida. T; . March, April, v. v. A large shrub ; flowers yellowish-green; berries scarlet j known by the name of Spice-wood. 4. L. humilis, virgata, nudiflcra ; foliis deciduis oblongo- ovalibua bubtus venosis subtoraentosis, floribus glome- rato-unibellatis, genunis pedicellisque villosis. — Mich. Jl. amer. l.p. 243. L. rnelissaefolia. Walt.Jl. car. 134. Icon. hot. mag. 1470. In low grounds and near rivers ; Virginia and Carolina. \l . April. V. V. A low shrub, resembling the pre- ceding very much j flowers greenish-yellow j berries small, scarlet or purple. L. ramis divaricatis flexuosis, foliis deciduis ovalibus ob- tusiusculis glabris, basi subtus barbatis, sub floratione nullis, umbellulis terminalibus paucifloris, antheri^ 4-locularibu8. — Mich, fi. amer. i.p. 244. fFdlt. Jl. car. 133. L. aestivalis. fFilld. sp. pi, 2. p. 484. L. foliis lanceolalis enervibus annuis. Gronov. virg. 15g. geniculata. 5. U »ubtua bcapi'^io (ribu8 du- amer. I. uleis, pe- Jf a to Loui- ers green - eduncles j id ib very 3 deciduis ubescenti- s pedicel- Canada to ge shrub ; nown by oblongo- ius glome- s. — Mich. Carolina, the pre- : berries slibus ob- Ifloratione antheri^ \lFalt. fl. itrg. 159. Carolina. Flower* Sassafras* /.^* •..*-^ f^^l tNNBAnoiiA HOROOTNiA. Laurus. 27f Jcon. Sot. mag, 147 1. In low grounds, near rivers and on islands : ^ . April. V. V. ; v. s. in Herb, Gronov, yellow J berries globous, scarlet. 6. L. fotiis integr^s lobatisque. WUld. sp. pi. 2. p. 485. Icon. Treu/ thret. t. 69 i^ 70. Catesb, car. 1. /. 55. Mich. arh. t In woods and along the banks of large rivers, frequent in old fields : Canada to Florida. V^ . March, April. V, V. Flowers yellow J berries blue. This valuable tree, in respect to its medicinal properties, grows to a '*' large size in the southern regions, where I have seen trees two feet in diameter j but from Virginia north- wards it decreases in size, until it becomes a mere straggling shrub. 353. ERIOGONUM. Mich.Jl.amer. I, p.246. 1. £. caule erecto dichotomo, florum fasciculis axillaribus tomentosum. solitariis sessilibus, calycis laciniis subrotundis obtusis tomentosis, foliis ad genicula caulis sessilibus ternis quaternisve cuneato-obovalibus supra glabris. — Mich, fl. amer. I . p. 246. Icon. Mich. I.e. 1.24. In pine-barrens of Carolina and Georgia. "U . July. v. v. The whole of this plant, excepting the upper side of the leaves, is covered with a close tomentum or woolly coat ; flowers from twelve to fifteen collected in a cup or involucrum, white. •'^' E. caule simplici nudo, florum fasciculis terminalibus umbellatis pedunculatie, umbella involucrata, calycis laciniis oblongis acutis sericeo-lanatis, foliis radicalibui petiolatis lanceolato-oblongis supra villosis. On the prairies of the Missouri. Nultall. 11 , July. V. s. in Herb. Nultall. The whole of this plant, at well as the foregoing, is tonientose, bat of a more loose texture, approaching to villous ; the calyx is co- vered with long white silky down ; flowers bright yel- low. In the same country a third species has been discovered, of which I have not materials enough to give a description. sericeuin. k4 ',^«^iuu«j^h-. .-,>. , 'VijjM '1 t 1; ) I }( 278 tenuifolia. BNNB4KOtIA TBIOl ■ %f'ff ro II. TRIYGYNIA. 334. PLEEA. Mkh.ft. amer. l.p.lAJ. ^ 1 . P. glaberrima j foliis angustissime ensiformibiu sensim acutissimisj spicae vagiois l-flbris. — Mich.Jl.amer. I. p. 248. Icon. /. c. /. 25. ]n open wet woodb of I^ower Carolina. Michaux. "U . v. s. Flowers of a yellowish-brown, the size of Or- niihogaluvi umbellatum. ',;':, .11' .'■•'■■i ^K. ^^ ■v_. ■*\''> ■v» . ;' I 11^ iili^iiT sperma. 358. ANDROMEDA. Cal. 5-partitU8. Cor. ovata: ore 5-fido, reflexo. Caps, supera, 5-locuiaris, valvuliv dissepimento contrariis. 35.Q. KALMIA. Cd/. 5-partita8. Cor. hypocraterlfortriis : limbo subtuR 5-corni, in quorum foveis antherae in- cumbunt. Caps. 5-locularis. 360. EPIGiEA. Cal. 5-partitus, extus tribracteatus. Cor, hypocrateriformis. Caps. 5-locularis. Recept. 5* partita. 361. RHODODENDRON. Cal. 5-partitus. Cor. subin- fundibuliformis, itiaequalis. Stam. declinata. Caps. 5-locularis. 362. RHODORA. Cal. 5-dentatus. Cor. 3.petala. Slam. declinata. Caps. 5-locularis. ** PolypetalcB } Regulares, 363. PYROLA. Cal. 5-partitus. Pet. 5 nibus longior. Stylus stami- Cabs. 5-locularis, angulis dehiscens. 364. CHIMAPHILA. Cal. 5-partitu8. Pet. 5. Stigma Kcssile crassum, orbiculatum, gcrmine immerso. V-. t'. in m 280 CECANORIA. jintherce ros(ratfle, foratnine subbivalvi dehiscentes. Capi. 5-loculari9, angulis dehiscens. 3G5. LEDUM. Cal. minimus, 5-dentatus. Cor. plana> 5-partita. Caps. S-locularis, basi dehiscens. 366. AMMYRSINE. Cal. profunde S-partitus. Pet. 5. Stamina exerla. Caps. 5-locuIaria, apice dehiscens. 367. Cl.ETHRA. Cal. 5-partitns, persistans. Pet. 5. Styl. apice 3-fidus, persistens. Caps. 3-locularis, 3-valvis. 368. MYLOCARIUM. Cal. 6-dentatus. Pet. 5. Stigm. capitatum, trigonum, sessile. Caps. 3-4>alata, 3- locularis. 369. MONOTROPA. Cal. 0. Pet. !0. horum 5. exte- riora basi excavat:^ mellifera. Caps. S^valvis, poly* sperma. 370. DiONiEA. Cal. 5-pbyllu8. Pet. 5. Stigm. fimbria- turn. Caps. 1 •locularis, gibba, polysperma. 371. JUSSITEA. Cal. 4>5-parlitu8, superus. Pet. 4-5. Cap^.^-S'locularis, oblonga, angulis dehiscens, calyce coronata. Sem. numerosa, minuta. 372. GYMNOCLADUS. Cal. tubulosus, 5-fidus. Pet. 5. eequalia, tubo inserta. Stam. non exerta. Legumen 1-locuiare, intus puiposum. Floret racemosi. Dioicus. 373. ACACIA. Cal. tubulosus, 5-dentatus. Pet. 5. Slam. 5 — 10. exerta. Legumen 1 -loculare, 3-valve. Po- lygama. 374. SCHRANKIA. Cal. tubulosus, 5-dentatus. Pet. 5. Slam. 8 — 10. exerta. Siliqua 4-valvis. Polygama. ,'i .; iirt . . ' . ,V *** Polypetalee i Irregular es. 375. CASSIA. Cal. 5-phyllu9. Pet. 5. subaequalia. Anth. suprema: 3. steriles, intimae 3. rcstratae, in filamentis longioribus incurvis.' Legumen membranaceum, 2-valve. :J76. PODAI-YRIA. Cal. subbilabiatus, 5-fidus. Cor. papilionacea, alse vexilli longitudine. Legumen laeve, , ventricosum, polyspermuni. 377. CERCIS. Cal. 5-dentatus, inferne gibbus. Cor. pa- pilionacea : vexillo sub alls brevi. Legumen. Folia simplicia. 378. VIRGILIA. Cal. 5-dentatus, inferne gibbus. Cor. papilionacea : alse vexillo breviores. Legumen com>> pressum, polyspernium. Folia pinnata. dehiscentes. Cor. plana> ens. us. Pet. 5. '.e dehiscens. as. Pet. 5. 3-loculariSj . 5. Stigm. -4-alata, 3- utn 5. exte« valvis, poly- gt». fimbria- na. Pet. 4-5. icens, calyce dus. Pel. 5. a. Legumen }si. Dioicus. 'et. 5. Slam. valve. Po- ls. Pel. 5. Polygavia. [alia. Anlh, filainentis iranaceum^ fus. Cot. imen laeve. Cor. pa- \en. Folia lus. Cor. Imen com<- l7ECAND>tA. II. DIGYNIA. 379. HYDRANGEA. Cal. superus, 5-dentatU8. Pet. 5. Caps. 2-locularis> 2-ro8trls, foramine inter cornua dehiscens. 380. SAXIFRAGA. Cal. 5-partitus. Pel. 5. Caps. 2- rostris, 1-locularis, polysperma, 381. TIARELLA. Cal. 5-pariitu8. Pet. 5. Integra, calyci ,, . inserta. Ca/>5. l-locularis> 2-valvis: valvula alleia majore 382. MITELLA. Cal. 5-fidas. Pe/. 5.pinnatifida, cnlyci inserta. Ciipj. 1-Iocularis, 2-valvis: valvulisaequa- libus. 383. SAPONARIA. Cal. tubulosus, nudus. Pel. 5. un- guiculata. Capa. oblonga,' 1 -locularis. 384. DIANTHUS. Cal. cylindricus, longus, coriaceus, basi sqnamis 4 — 8. Pel. 5. unguiculata. Caps, cy- lindrica, 1 -locularis, apice dehiscens. 383. SCLERANTHUS. Cal. 1-pliyllus, cui Slamintt inserta. Cor. O. Sem. 1-2. calyce inclusa. III. TRIGYNIA. 386. CUCUBALUS. Cla/. Inflatus. Pel. 5. unguiculata, absque corona ad faucem. Caps. 3-locuIaris. 38/. SILENE. Cal. cylindricus. Pet. 5. unguiculata, co- ronata ad feuceoi. Caps. 3-locularis. 388. STF.LLARIA. Cal. 5-phyllus, patens. Pet. 5. bi- partita. Caps, ovata, l-locularis, polysperma, apice 6-dentata. 389. ARENARIA, Cal. 5-phyllus, patens. Pet. 5. in- tegra. Caps. 1- locularis, polysperma. IV. TETRAGYNIA. 3&O, MICROPETALUM. Cal. 5-phyllus, patens. Pet. .5. minuta. Integra aut nulla. Sligm. 4. sessilia. Caps. ovata, calyce iongior, 4-valvis. V. PENTAGYNIA. 391. SPERGULA. Ca/. 5-phyllHs. Pel. 5. Integra. Caps. ovata, 1-locularis, 5-valvis. 392. CERASTIUM. Cal. 5-phyllui, Pet. 5. bifida aut 3Bt '^ ':il ill I n iU '■^l^'' ;im. sdR";,. ,^ V -.^.i.' 28a laurifoUa. Menxiesu, tomenlosa. OBCAKdAU. eimrginata. Caps, t-locularis^ apice dentatim de« hisceni. 393. AGROSTEMMA. Cal. l-phyllus, coriaceus. Pet. 5. ungtiiculata : limbo obtuso, indiviio. Caps. 1-locu. laris. 394. OXALIS. Cal. 5>pliyllus. Pel. 5. unguibus connexa. Stamina inxqualia, 5. breviora, exteriora basi con- nata. Caps, angulis elastice dehiscens, 5-gona. Sent. subarillata. 896. PENTHORUM. Cal. S-fidus. Pet. 0. aut 5. Caps. 5. cuKpidata, 5-locularis. 396. SEDUM. Cal. 5-fidus. Pet. 5. Squamce nectari. ferae 5. ad basin germinis. Caps. 5. VI. DECAGYNIA. ..»« 89;. PHYTOLACCA. Cal. O. Pet. 5. calycina. Sacc* supera, 10-locularis, lO-sperma. \S . I. MONOGYNIA, 355. ARBUTUS. Gen. pi. 750. . A. arborea ; foliis oblongis utrinque acuminatis acute serratis glabris, racemis axillaribus secundis sessilibus solitariis. Willd. sp. pi. 2. p.dl?. In North America. Linn, suppl. 238. b • + • What part of North America this tree comes from, I am un- acquainted with ; probably from the west coast, and very likely may be found on the Columbia, as well a> the foregoing species. Nothing can be found in the Linnaean Herbarium re- specting the plant. /. E. Smith. . A. arborescens ; foliis lato-ovalibus integerrimis glabris, petiolis longis, racemis axillaribus et terminalibus pa- niculatis densifloris. On the north-west coast of America. jI. Menxies. fj . V. s. in Herb. Banks. . A. frutescens ; ramis hispidis, foliis ovalibus acutis basi subcordatis subtus albido-tomentosis, petiolis brevibus, pedutioulis axillaribus longitiidine foliorum subcapt- tato-racemifioris, floribus campanulato-urceolatis biac- ' teatis. ' ' ■••'' ', -• ■• • '\ ■>■':. .^ViJiSaiai*;..' n\ ^ .-/. ( -»"..j-^ ■/,//-. /.' ckCANbRTA MoNooYN'iA. Arbutus. 283 On the north-west coast of America. V. s. in Herb. Banks. A. Menzies. Tj , alpina, •ir UOa urti. 4. A. cauHbas procumbentibus, foliis obovatis aciitis nigo- sis serratis, raccmis terminalibus. — Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 618. Icon. Fl. dan. 73. Engl. lot. 2030. In Canada. Ij . May, June. v. v. Flowers white } berries black. 5. A. caulibus procambentibus, foliis cuncato-obovalibus iotegerriinis marginn convexis coriaceis, floribus fas- cicuiatis, baccis 5-spermis. — Willd.ip.pl. 2. p. 6l8. Icon. Schmidt arh. I. 138. Fl. dan. t. 33. Engl. hot. 7 14. In the pine-barrens of New Jersey, and in mountainous and rocky situations of Canada and New Enghind. T; . June. v. v. Flowers pale red } berries scarlet. On the plains of the Mississippi the Indians smoke the leaves under the name of Sacacommis, and con- sider them of great medicinal virtue. 356. GAULTHERIA. Gen. pi. 74g. 1 . G. caule procumbente, ramis ereclis, inferne nudis su- procumlens, perne confertim foliosis, foliis obovatis basi acutis te- nuissime ciliato-dentatis, floribus paucis terminalibus , imtant\hn%.— Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 6l6. Icon. Bot. rep. Il6. Duham.arb. \.t. 113. In dry woods, on mountains, and in sandy plains : Ca- nada to Virginia. F; . May. v. v. A little shrubby plant, resembling seedling plants of Ralmia latifolia ; flowers white ; berries red, eatable, and known by the name of Partridge'lerries. The leaves, if properly cured, make a most excellent tea, for which reason it is likewise known by the name of Moun- tain-tea. 2. G. caule repente hispido, foliis subrotundo-ovalibus acu- tis, floribus solitariis axillaribus subsessilibus octandris, coroUis brevi-campanulatis. Vaccinium hispidulum. IVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 355. Arbutus filiformis. Lam. encycl. 1. p. 228. Icon. Mich.Jl.amer. 1. t. 23. In sphagnous swamps, particularly where cedars and other evergreens abound : Canada to Pensylvaiiia. fj . April, May. v. v. A small creeping plant j berries white, very sweet, and agreeable to eat. 3. G. erecia fruticosa; foliis ovatis subcordatis scrrulatis. S,rp,llifotk. /./^M .h M fi*-*' 7 nA ! W^ f iP 1*1 Skallon. Vd^u ' *■ li!. 284 i' stam'meum. DBCANDRU MOKOOYMtA. ArbUtUS. htcemis secundis bracteatis^ pediceHis medb bibrac-* teolatis. On the falls of Columbia and near the Western Ocean. M. Lewis. On the North-west coast. J. Menzies. \2 ' May, June. v. s. in Herb. Lewis, nee non Banks. Frutex sempervirens. Itatni teretes, verrucosi, glabri : juniores ierrugineo'pubescentes. Folia alterna, bre- vissime petiolata, ovata vel lato<'Ovalia, interdum basi subcordata, abrupte acuminata, serrulata, coriacea, utrinque glabra, subtus nervis ventsque reticulatis prt>- minentibus. Jlacemi in apice ramulorum axillareset ter- minales, simplices, ferrngineo-pubescentes Flores se- ^ cundi, bracteati, albi, rore rubro pubescentes. Pedicelli solitarii, medio bibracteolati. Bracteec lanceolatae. Corolla urceolata, limbo subclauso, 5-dentata. Bacca subglobosa, acuta, carnosa, purpurea, extus hirsuta, intus semi-5-valvis : loculis polyspermia. Semina ovato-subtriquetra. This elegant evergreen shrub is in high esteem among the natives, on account of its berries, which they call Shallon, and which name I have adopted here. Mr. A. I'lenzies, who was the first discoverer of this shrub, observes one peculiarity, which is its growing under the shade of close pine forests, where scarcely any other plant thrives : this makes it so much more desir- able for our plantations, as a highly ornamentfll shrub, since but few will bear such a situation. 1 was first Inclined to take this species to belong to Arbutus, hav- ing only seen imperfect specimens ; but through the libera] communication of Mr. A.Menzix.j, I have been enabled to class it more properly with this genus, though it deviates from both in some respects. 357. VACCINIUM. Gen. pi. 658. f Foliis decidnis. » Corollis campanulalis. . V. foliis ovalibus acutis integerrimis subtus glaucis, pe- diceHis solitariis axillaribus flUformibus, corollis patu- lo-campanulatis, laciniis oblongis acutis, antheris ex- ertis, dorso aristatis, baccis pyriformibus. — IVilld.sp. pl.2.p.34g. Icon. Pluk. aim. t.33g.f. 3. bona. In dry woods ; common : New England to Florida. Tj . May, June. v. v. About two feei high ; flowers white : berries green, or white when per- V.- ¥k- oBCAVDsu MONOGTHU. Voccinium. 2a9 bre- ' • fectlyripe. In the mountains tbey are known by the name of Deer' berries. 2. V. foliis ovalibus seu obovatis acnti* integerrimis subtus adum. glaucis, nervis venisque pubescentibug, pedicellis so* litariis axillaribus filiformibus, corollis patulo-cam- panulatis, laciniis ovatis subacuminatts, antheris ex- ertis dorso aristatis^ baccis subglubosis. — IVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 350 ? Icon. Bat. rep. 263. V. stamineum. •', ■ In dry sandy woods : New Jersey to Carolina. Tj . •' "^ April, May. v. v. Flowers white, larger than No. I j berries white or greenish-white. I am not certain '!(.-. whether this is the V. album of Linnasus or not. As I ' : never could find any certainty about the authentic '> species, I venture to adopt this species for it. In the Bauksian Herbarium it is under the name of V. ele- valum. 3. V. foliis petiolatis obovalibus utrinque acutis mucronatis arloreum, glanduloso-scrrulatis, supra nitidis, reticulato-venosis, subtus subpubescentibus, racemis bracteatis nutanti- bus, pedicellis axillaribus solitariis filiformibus, corollis cylindrico-campanulatis ; laciniis acutis, antheris in- clusis dorso aristatis.^AficA.^. amer. 1. /». 230. V. difFusum. Ait. keiv. 2. p. 1 1 . Herb. Banks. In dry woods, on the rocky banks of rivers : North Ca- rolina to Florida. Ij . May, June. v. v. A large shrub, sometimes twenty feet high, very elegant : flowers white, tinged with red 3 berries globular, black, almost dry. 4. V. ramulis, foliis racemisquc hispidiusculis atomis resi- dumosum. Dosis irroratis, foliis obovato-oblongis basi acutis mu- cronatis integerrimis concoloribus, racemis bracteatis, pedicellis brevibus axillaribus subsolitariis medio bi- bractentis, corollis campanulatis, laciniis rotundatis, antheris inclusis. Bot. mag. 1106. Bol.rep.i\2. V hirtellum. jiit. kew. ed. 2. v. 2. p. 357. Herb. Banks. V. frondosum. Mich. fl. amer. 1. p. 230. In dry sandy woods, particularly pine-forests : New Jersey to Florida. Jj . June, July. v. v. A low shrub; flowers large, white; berries black, globular. 5. V. foliis obovato- obbngis obtusiusculis muticis integer- frondosum. rimis glabris subtus glaucis copiose atomis resinosit IrroraLJ, racemis laxis bracteatis^ pedicellis longis fill- ,}>'^ If' tl I'': 11 * ■ ; i m Mi V ' V 2ed OKCANORIA MOKOGTNIA. VaCCiniuOl. fortnibus bracteolatis, bracteis lioearibus, corollis ovato-campanulatis, laciniis acutisj antheris inclusis. — > . H^'iltd. sp. pi. 2. p. 352. V. glaucum. Mich. ft. amer. I. p. 231. >, »...«• Icon. Bot. rep. 140. ' • lanceolatutn. /3. V. foliis lanceolatis utrinque acutis. V. venustum. Jit. kew. 2. p. 11. Herl. Banks. In open woods, sandy soil : New Jersey to Carolina. T; . May, June. v. v.', v. s. in Herb. Banks. About three feet high ; flowers small, almost globular, white ; berries large, blue, globular, eatable ; called by the country people Blue-tangles. pallidum. 0. V. foliis oratis acutis serrulatis glabris. racemis bracteatis, coroUlis cylindraceo-campanulatis. jiit. kew. 2. p. 10. In North America. Aiton. Tj . Miy, June. + . A doubtful species. I have not been able to ascertain it, even after a strict examination of the Banksiaa Her- barium. ** Corollis urceolatis ; Antheris inclusis, II Floribus racemosis seufasciculatis. resinosum. 7. V. foliis tenuibus petiolatis oblongo-ovalibus plerumque obtusis niuticis integerrimis subtus atomis resinosis ir:oratis, racemis lateralibus secundis, pedicellis bre- vibus subbracteolatis, corollis ovatu-conicis 5*goni8. — /f i//d. sp. pi. 2. p. 352. Andromeda baccata. IVangh. amer. 2. t, 30. f. 69. viridcscent. a. V, corollis luteo-viridescentibus. rul>escen3. )3,V. corollis rubescentibus. Bot. mag. 1288. lutesccna. y. V. foliis lanceolatis, corollis rubro-lutescentlbus, V. parviflorum, Bot. rep. 125. .^ In woods and mountains ; frequent : Canada to Carolina. ij . May, June. v. v. From two to lour feet high j berries black, eatable. corymbosum. 6. V. ramis floriferis subaphyllis, foliis oblongo-ovalibus utrinque acutis mucronatis subintegeirimis, junioribus utrinque pubescentihus subtus subtomentosis, adultis supra glabris, su'itus nervis venisque pubescentibus, racemis brevibus sessilibus squamoso-bracteatis, co- rollis cylindraceo-ovatis, calycibus erectis, stylo sub- exerto.— inild. sp. pi. 2. p. 351. V. disomorphum. Mich. Jl. amer. \.p.23l. V. album. Lam. encyd. I. p. 73. In swamps and wet woods : Cnnada to Virginia, fj . June. V. v.; V. s. in Herb. Banks, A shrub, riiiing 10 11 /5 12 ribitig DECANoaiA. MONooYNiA. Vacclnium. • , ■ sometimes to the height of seven or eight feet j flow- ers white, sometimes tinged with red ; berries black, insipid. 9. V. ramis floriferis aphyllis, foliis oblongis utrinque acutis integerrimis glabris nervis subtui subpubescentibus, rdcemis confertis bracteatis, corolliscylindraceis, laciniis pcutis, calycibus reflexis, stylo incluso. — IVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 353. Jil. keiv. 2. p. 12. V. disomorphum var. Mich. ft. amer, 1, p. 231. Icon. Bot. rep. 138. • In low grounds and swamps : New Jersey to Virginia. Tj . May, June. v. v. j v s. in Herb. Banks. A tall shrub with red twigs : flowers large, white with a red tinge ; berries black, insipid. This species has a number of varieties in size, shape, and colour. 10. V. ramis floriferis elongatis subaphyllis, foliis lanceolato- oblongis utrinque acutis serrulatis glabris, racemis ses- silibus curymbosis bracteatis, coroUis cylindraceis, fauce coarctato, laciniis brevlssimis, ^lycibus reflexis, stylo incluso. — If^illd. sp. pi. 2. p. '353. Ait. kew. 2. p. 12. Icon. Bot. rep. 181. ^ In swamps of Virginia and Carolina. 1j . May, June. V. V. A middle-sized shrub; flowers tinged with crimson, very handsome. 1 1 . V. foliis oblongis acutis serrulatis glabris, racemis aggre- gatis terminalibus corymbosis bracteatis, pedicellis lon- gis nutantibus, coroUis cylindraceis, laciniis erectis bre- X vibus, calycibus acutis erectis, stylo subexerto.— If^i/ld. sp.pl. 2. p. 35 1. Ait. kew. 2. p. 11. V, formosum. Bot. rep. OfJ . /S. V. foliis angusto-lanceolatis utrinque acuminatis. In swamps of Lower Carolina and Georgia. Vi . ^Tay, June. V, V. ; V. s. in Herb. Banks. An elegant small shrub J flowers red aud white striped ; calyx, brown. 12. V. foliis sessilibus cuneato-lanceolatis subserrulatis veno. sis pubescentibus, fasciculis sessilibus, pedicellis bre- vissimis, calycibus acuminatis, coroUis ovatis faucc valde coarctatis, stylo exerto. — Mich. ft. amer. 1. p. 232. lu shady woods and swamps : Virginia and Carolina. I7 . May, June. v. v. Flowers small, yellowish-wl'ite ; berries small, globular, black. 287 amcenum. virgatum. fuscatum. angustifoli- urn. galezans. A 1'^ i m n 1 1 ' 288 ligustrinum. DECANDKIA M0M007MIA. VaCCitlium. 13. V. rarais angulatis, foliis subsessilibus erectis laiiceolatis mucronatis serrulatis venosis pubescentibus, fasciculis , I gemmaceis sessilibus, pedicellis vix ullis, corollis ob* loiigiuscule-ovatis. — WW. sp. pi. 2. p. 352. Mkh. fi. amer. l.p. 233. In dij woods : Pensylvani. to Virginia ; common on the mountains. I;. Ma^' Jc.e. v. v. An ppright straight shrub; flowtr^ purplish-red, berries black. This species varies extremely in the shape and size of the leaves. tenellum, i4- V. ramis angulatis viridibus, foliis sessilibus ovato-ldn- ceolatis mucroqatis serrulatis utrinque lucidis, fascicu- lis confertifloris subterminalibus sessilibus, coro!lis ovatis. — WWd. sp. pi. 2. p. 353. jiit. kew. 2. p. 12. V. pensylvanicum. Lum. encycl. I. p. 72. Mich. Jl. amer. 1. p. 232. On dry hills, in gravelly soil : New England to Virginia, f; . May, v, v. ; v. s. in Herb. Banks. A low, very branching shrub} flowers pale red) calyx green; berries large, blueish-black, extremely sweet and agreeable to eat. Th . mountains of Pensylvania produce an immense 0 variety of this species, in size, and shape of the fruit, leaves and flowers. II 11 Florilus solitariif. < • uUginosum. 15, V foliis parvis obovatis obtusis integerrimis supra glabris subtus venosis pubescentibus glaucisque. floribus sub> solitariis, corollis brevi-urceolatis. — Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 350. Mich. Jl. amer. I. p. 235. Icon. Fi. dan. 231. Engl. hot. 581. In bogs of the more northern regions of America. T; . April, May. v, s. From one to two feet high ; flowers rose-coloured ; stamens from eight to ten j berries blueish-black, eatable. myrtilloides. 16. V. foliis angusto-lanceolatis raembranaceis integerrimis subtus juxta nervos et margins pubescentibus, fioribiis sparsis subsolitariis brevissime-pedicellatis.— MicA.^. amer. 1. p 234. V. angustifolium. Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 351. Ait. kew. 2. p. 11. In Canada about Hudson's Bay and Labrador. T; . April, May. V. s. in Herb. Banks. Berries large, blueish- black, known by the mme of Bluets. very |high i ten j jeish- dSCA.KSStA MOMOGtNU. Vaccinium. 289 1. V. pu8illam, cespitosum, glaberrimum ; foliit cuneaio- ceilitosum, o^valibns rotundatO'obtusis conspicue serratis mem- branaceii, iioribus rameis solitariis subsessllibus, co- rolla breviter pedicellata. Mick. fi. amer. 1 . p. 234. In the more northern r^ions, particularly about Hud- ■ , > son's Bay. Michaux. T; . A little shrub not above three inches high ; berries black. Among the spe- cimens of A. Menzies from the north-west coast in the Banksian Herbarium is one very like the present species, but apparently evergreen. = '/ . + + Folils sempervirentilut, . ■ r ::' ..,.-.,-,,, * Corollis ctttnpanulat'u. 18. V. humite} caulibus repentibus, ramulis ereclis, foliis ntislda!a4 obovatis emarginatis revolutts subserrulatis supra luci- dis, subtus punctatis, racemis terminalibus nutanti- bus, coroHiscylindrico-camianuIatis.'i— ^i/W. sp.pl. 2. p. 354. Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 229. Icon. F/. dan. 40. Engl. bot. Sg'd. On rocks near the sea-coast : Canada to Nev England. Ij . May, June. v. v. A low shrub ) flowers pale red, generally 4-cleft with four stamina ) berries red, acid. The American plant is mure robust than the European, and the leaves are considerably larger. J 9, V. repens, glaberrimum 5 foliis petiolatis ova'iibus luci- myrtifoUum, dis revolutis rariter denticulatis, fasciculis axillaribus subsessilibus paucifloris, coroUis subgloboso-campanu- latis brevissime /J-denticulatis, antheris dorso muticis. Mich. ft. amer. 1. p. 229. In Carolina. Michaux. I2 . + • Berrius small, black. 20- V. diffusum ; ramis adscendentlbus laxis, foliis oblongo- crassifolium. lanceoialis utrinque acutis serratis rigidis glabris, race- mis terminalibuci corymbosis bracteatis paucifloris, floribus nutantibus, calycibus sdpressis, corollis pa- tulo-campanulatis profundu acuteque £-dentaiis.— Bot. rep. 105. In Carolina. Ftaser. T; . May, June. v. v. Flowers pink red, very ornamental. ** Corollis urceolalis. 21 . V. erectum, ramosisslmum ; ramis distichis, foliis niti- nilidum. disobovato-elliplicis utrinque acutis glabris serratis, ra- cemis terminalibus corymbosis bractsatis nutantibus, corollis cylinJraceis. — Bot, rep. 480. VOL. 1. V If i -"I I'l . %- ii' if. ; :H ^•i ? 'lir'5^«t) •390 DicAMDRiA &tONooYMiA. Vaccinium. .ti.^;. .■ : In Carolina, f; . May, June. v. v. Flowers pink-red. This species appruachcH ijear to No. 20, but difters in the shape of the corolia materially; it is also near to the following, but sufBeiently di/Terent. myrsinitis. 22. V. erectum, ramoiissimum, micmphylluir 3 foliiK sessi- libus ovalibns mucronatis suhserrulatis supra lavigatix lucidis subtiTS subhirsuti^ scnbro-punctHiis, faHciculiii gemmaceis terniinalibus bteralibusi^ne, coroUii; ub- longo-ovatis.— yi/(cA../2. amer. I. p. 233. '^ lanceolatocn, ^. V, foliis lanceolatis utrinque aciuii. ' obtusuin. y. V. foliis subrotundo-obov.'^tis. In dry sandy woods : Carolina an^! Florida. Tj . M:iy, June. v.v. A beautiful little shrub J calyx scarlet; coroiJa purple. hxifoHum. 2'i. V. puiiiitum ; foliis obovatis crenato-dentatis glabris ; fascic.;!!^ coitjtrpsfi* subsri^silibus axillaribus et ternii- nalibus, curotHi brevi-ovatis, filamentis glandulosis, stiginate < rpfaVo. — Bot. rep. 4. Bot. mag. 92S. V. brachyccfiatj Mick. Jl. amer. i. p. 234. , , In dry woodu, on limestune rocks : western parts of Vir- ginia, near Winchester and the Sweet-springs. Tj . June. V. V. A handsome little shrub ; flowers whitc^ delicately tinged with red. ■. .'. ■ r-'i' Qvatum. 24. V. foliis petiolatis ovatis acutis revolutis serratls glabrii; coriaceis, racemis axillaribus et terminalibus bractea- tis brevibus, corollis cylindraceis, calycibus acutis. On the Columbia river. M. Lewis. On the north-west coaitt. Menzies. Vi . May. v. s. in Herb. Banks. oltusam. 25. V. rcpens ; foliis parvis ovalibus utrinque rotundato- obtusis mucronatis integerrimis glabris coriaceis, pe- dunculis axillaribus solitariis unifloris. On the north-west coast. Memies, f; ■ ^- ^- ''fl' "^ Herb. Banks. 3J8. ANDROMEDA. Gen. pi. 747. * Foliis perennantibus. tetragona. ^- A. foliis imbricatis carinatis margine nudis, pedunculis axillaribus solitariis Hlifurmibus unifloris, corollis nu- tantibus campanulatis. — IFilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 607. Icon. Pall. J. ross. 2. /. 73./. 4. Fl. lapp. t.l.f.4. lit Canada ; Labrador. Colmasler. On the north-west coast. NeLon. T; • May, June. v. s. Flowers white. »^^ DKCANOBiA MowooTNU. Andfomeda. I pink-red. t dift'ers in ilso near to foIit» %esi\- •a la vigatirt ., faBciculi* corollit^ jb- Tj . Mar, lyx scarlet ;, tis glabris; IS et ternii- glandnlosis, J. 929 )arts of Vir- prings. Ij (wers white^ Talis glabriB )us bractea> 18 acutis. north-west erb. Banks. rotundato* )riacei8, pe- V. s. s.jl. in ^ pedunculis corollis nu- 607. l.f.4. i north-west vers white. S9t kypnoides. ri. A. foliis imbricatis subulatis glabris, |)edunculis solitarlis ternjixialibus unifloris, corollis nutantibus globoso< ca^iipsinulatis. — IVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 6O8. Icon. Fi. dan. 10. Pall.Jfl. mss. 2. t. 73. f. 2. On Uia ). 'th-west coast. Nel\on. fj . May. v. s. in HctIk Hanks. A small creeping shrub, resembling a moss ; flowers white, tinged with red. 3. A. foliis liiieari-lanceolatis convexis revolutis subtuB al- polifolia. bicanti-glaucis supra glauco-canescentibus, floribu* aq^gregiuis terniinalibus, corollis subglobosis, antheris \ rsns flpicem aristatiH.— ^t//(^. ip. pi. 2. p. 610. Mkk.Jl. amer. 2. p. 254. X. A. foliis lanceolato-linearibus, laciniis calycinis oblongis angustifulia. riibris. jlit. kew. 2. p. dS- Icon. Pall ft. rnss. 2. p. 53. t. 70,/. B. j6. A. foliis oblongis, corollis ovatis incarnatis, laciniis caly- latifolia. cinis patentibus ovatis albis interdum apice rubicundis. Ait, kew. 2.p.6Q. In bogs of Canada and Labrador, and on the borders of mountain-lakes, in sphagnous grounds : New York •_ und Pensylvania. f; . June. v. v. A small shrub, ! '/ about one foot high ; flowers white, tinged with red. .. j, I strongly suspect the variety a. to be a distinct species, which might be called A. rosmarinifolia. 4. A. foliis lanceolato-oblongis obtusiusculis obsolete semi- calytntlata, latis subrevoiutis squamoso-punctatis subtus ferrugi- neis, racemis terminalibus foliosis secundis, pedicellis brevibus solitariis axillaribus, calycibus acutis basi bi- bracteatis, bracteis lato-ovaiis acuminafis, corollis oblongo-cylindraceis. Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 6l4. Icon. Pall.J^. ross 2. p. 56. t.JX.f. \. In bogs and swamps; frequent, particularly on the mountains : Canada to Virginia. I; . April, May. V. V. Flowers white. 5. A. foliis lineari-lanceolatis acutis margine subundulato- angustifotia. revolutis squamoso-punctatis subtus subferrugineis, racemis terminalibus foliosis secundis, pedicellis bre- vibus solitariis axillaribus, calycibus acuminatis basi bibracteatis, bracteis minutis acutis, corollis oblongo- ovalibus. A. calyculata y. angustifolia. Mt. kew. 2. p. 70. In open swamps : Carolina and Georgia. }j . April, May. V. V. ; v. 0 in Herb. Lambert. This species approaches neally to the preceding, but is sufficiently * distinct lo admit it to be more than a variety. u 2 h r i' M' w Ih, -¥> M i i 1 ! i 1 I r^ . > nilida. <« 392 ARCARDRiA MOHOGTNiA. AndroRieda. /^rrugmta. 6. A. frnticosa ; ramis subflexuosis, foliis coriaceis distan- tibus longe petiolatis obovatis plerumque obtusts inte- gerrtmis planis margine revdutis subtuR tquamoso' farinosis reticulato-venosis, pedicellis aggregatis axil- laribus sitnplicibus anifloris paucis furfuraceo-ferrugi- neis, corollis snbglobosis, antheris tnaticio. A. ferruginea. Walt. ft. car. 138. A. ferruginea |3. fruticosa. Mich. ft. amer. \.p. 252. Icon, yimt. malm. 80. In the pine-woods of Georgia and Florida. Ij , June. v.v. A shrub from three to five feet high. Flowers bmail, white inside and ferruginous outside. rigtda, y, A. arborescens j ramis strictis, foliis coriaceis rigidis coti- fertis brevi-petiolatis cuneato-lanceolatis acutis inte- , gerrimis convexis margine revolutis subtus squamoso- ' - ' * ' '; tomentosis subaveniis, pedicellis aggregatis axillaribus ' siraplicibos unifloris numerosis furfuraceo-ferrugineis, corollis subglobosis, antheris muticis. ^! ' . A. ferruginea. WtUd. sp. pi. 2. p. 6og. Ait. hew. 2. p. 67. A. ferruginea a., arborescens. Mich. ft. amer. 1. p. 252. Iti barren sandy woods : Carolina to Florida. T; . April. V. V. A shrub almost twenty feet high, or sometimes forming a small tree: though nearly allied to the former species, their habits, and particularly their flow- ering time, differ so materially, that I have always con- sidered them to be distinct species. A. glaberrims* ; ramis subtriquetris, foliis coriaceis ova- libus acuminatis integerrimis Izvigatis, costa margi- oem deflexum percurrente, fascicuiis axillaribus, co- rollis cylindraceis, laciniis calycis elongatis linearibus coloratis, antheris basi bicomiculatis. — Mich. ft. timer. \.p.252. A. coriacea. Willd. sp. pi. 2.p.6l3, Ait. hew. 2, p. 70. •■' A. lucida. Lam.encycl. I. p. 157. ■•■ ' > '-' • A. marginata. Duham.arb *=' • .' "'> A. mariana. Jaci/.ic.S. t.465. /'"■:■: .'n.v ^ Icon. Bot. mag. 10Q5. In the sandy forests of Carolina and Florida, ^ . June, July. V. V. A handsome small shrub ; flowers pale red; the calyx long, of a dark-red colour; leaves marked with very fine punctures. axillaris. g. A. foliis oblongo-ovalibus basi acutis brevi-acuminatis cartilagineo-serratis lucidis glabris coriaceis, latemis 8. /8. 10., I 11. A A A A A Ic Ii 12. A Ir is distan- kUais inte- iquainoso« gads axil> o-fenrugi- .252. }j. June. Flowers igidis coti> cutis inte- squamoso- axillaribus brrugineisj lit. hew. 2. , \.p. 252. \l . April. sometimes led to the their floW- ilways con- riacels ova- >8ta roargi- aribus« co- linearibus .fi. timer. ). 2. p. 70. l2 . June, owers pale ar; leaves acuminatis is, ratemis 9ECANORIA MONOOYMiA. Aodfomeda. tQl spicatis axillaribus sessilibus squamoso-bracteatis an- dique confertifloris, coroUis cyliadraceo-ovatis, an> theris muxku.^ ff^illd. sp. pi. 2. p. 6l3. /iit. km. 2. p. 69. . I /3. A. foliis lineari-lanceojatis longissimis. ' longifolia. On the mountains of Virginia to Georgia. I? . May, .^ June. V. V. Flowers in short spikes, white j cap- sules depressed, globular. 10. A. foliis petiolatis ovato-oblongis basi rotundatis superne spinuhsa. sensim arigustatis acuminatis subserrulatis, sernuuris adpresso-spinulosis glabris coriaceis, racemis subspi- • .<^. catis axillaribus sessilibus squamoso-bracteatis secun- dis laxiuBculis, corollis brevibus cylindraceu-ovatis, antheris muticis. A. Catesbxi. Walt. Jl. car. 137. IFilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 613. In Lower Carolina. Ij . May, June. r. v. Resembles the foregoing one iit several respects. The figure of Catesb. car. 2. t. 43. is 'so very slightly done, that there can be no reference made to it, and probably 1 belongs to A. racemosa. 11. A. glaberrima; foliis ovato-lanceolatis superne sensim acuminata* angustatis acuminatis integerrirais seu insequaliter* serratis glabris nitidis reticulato-venosis coriaceis, ra- cemis axillaribus brevissimis corymbosis nudiusculis, floikbus pedicellatis nutantibus, corollis cylindraceo- ovatis, antheris muticis postice gibbis. — lyUld. sp. pi. 2. j6. 613. Ait. kew. 2. p. 70. A. lucida. Jacq. ic, J . t. yg. A. populifolia. Law. encycL 1. p. \5Q. A. reticulata. »'a//.^. car. 137. A. fornoosissima. Bartr. catal «' A. laurina. Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 253. Icon. Smith exot. iiot. By. bona. Jacq.ic.7d- ^'f^^- In sandy swamps of Georgia and Florida. Ij . July. V. V. Flowers white, in great abundance j which gives this shrub a iine appearance. The stem is hollow in. side, and is used by the natives for making their pipe- stems of it, from which the name Pipe-stem wood, 12. A. glaberrima; foliis oblongo-ovatis acutis tenuissime florilunJa. serrulatis adpresso-ciliatis glabris coriaceis, racemis secundis axillaribus et terminalibus congesto-panicu- latis, pedicellis bibracteatis. In the .ountains of Georgia. Lyon, ]r^ . May, Jun*. 1 it h ! r 294 DECANDRiA HoxooTNiA. Andromeda. » V. ; V. s. in Herb. Lyon. great abundance. Floweri clear while, in «* manana. nitida. foliit deciduis, '.: a 13. A. foliis nvalihnt utrinqur sobacutis integerrimis glabrit R Voriaceis suhttis pallidioribus, raniis floriferis sub. a|.. Mix, pedunrulis tahcicularis, coroUiH ovato cylin- dract .1, calvrihus foliosis, antheris muticin, cnpsula conoidea IVtlld. sp pi 2. p. QCQ. excl. syn. Jac(/uini. anguitifolia. /3. A. toliis angusio-lap'-'eoiatls. Iron. Ptuk. mant t. 448. In woods and dry Rwamps, particularly in sandy soil : New England to Florida. Ij . May —Aug. v. v. A low shrub ; flowers large, wliiie, sonietinnes tinged with red. This plant has a number of very striking varieties. ; . >r ipeciosa. 14. A. toliis ovalibus obtusis mucrnnatis crenatis serratisve reticulato-venosis. minis tloriCerlA denudatis aggregato- racemifluris, corollis campanulatis, antheris apice ge- mina(im4-aristati8. — Mirh.Jl. umer. l.jtt. 256. a. A. fuliis oblungo-ovatis serratis utrinque viridibus. A. cassinaefoiia. Fenl malm. 79- pulverulenta. j3. A. foliis rotundato-ovatis remote crenatis ramisque albo pulverulentis. A. pulverulenta. Barlr. it. 476. Bot. mag. 667, A. cassiniefulia 0. Vent hort eels Ck). A- ovaia. Solandtr mss. in mus Bankt. In swamps of North Carolina, fj . .Tune. v. v. A very ornamental little shrub ; flowers large, white. I certain')' must coincide with Michaux's idea of j1. pulverulenta being only a variety, as I very fre- quently have seen intermediate varieties, and even had the trace of both on one plant, A. foliis ovali-lanceolatis acutis serrulatis membranaceis glabris, spicis terminalibtis secundis elorgatis sirapli- cibus ramosisve, hracteis line aribus acutis, corollis cy- limlraceis, calycibus acutis basi bibracteatis, antheris apice geminatini quadriaristatis. — Willd. sp. pi. 2, p.(5\2. A. paniculata. tValt.fi. car. \3S. A. racemis simplicibus, foliis lanceolatis alternis, &c. Gronov. virg 67. Jn bogs .ind swamps ; frequent : Canada to Florida. T7 . ^une, July. v. v. A middle-si^ed shrub, which majr racemota. 15. 1 fm ''•'If! white, in mis glabris riferis sub- vato cylin- Ih, cnpsula . Jactfuini, iandy 8oil : V. V. A. Ties liiiged ry striking serratisve aggregato- I apice ge- i56. bus. isque albo ')Q7' V. V. A , white. I I idea of I very fre- id even had mbranaceis atis simplt> corollis cy- s, antheris sp. pi. 2. ternis, &c, iorida. I? . which lazy DECANOBiA MOMOOYKIA. Andromcda. 29s be reckoned one of the finest in North America, not only for llie graceful appearance of its flowers, but the fine odour they have. 16. A. -amis teretibus, foliis oblongis acuminatis mucro< arlorea. naco-serratis glabris, paiiicuiis terminalibus polysta* chiis, corollis ovoideo cylindraceis pubescentibu^, "antheris linearibus muiici8.--/^i//d. sp. pi. 2. p. 6l2. ■-'' \ Icon. Bol. mag. g05. Catesb. car. I. /. 71. Mich, art) In the valleys of the AUegany-mc.untains : Pensylvania to Florida. \i . June, July. v. v. A beautiful tree, from forty to bixty feet high. Flowers white. The leaves are of a very pleasant acid taste, from which it has been called Sorrel-tree. They are frequently made use of by hunters in Uiose mountains to alleviate thirst. 17. A. pubescens; foliis obovato-lanceolaiis aciitis subinte- paniculata. gerrimts, ramis floriferis terminalibus |)aniculatis nu- diusculis, glomerulis pedunculatis, corollis subglubosis pubescentibus, antheris obtusis xaat\ci$.— IVUld, sp, pi. 2. p. 612. > ^ A. globulifera. Hortul. A. racemosa. Lam. encycl, i. p. 159. . Common in all swamps and woods : Canada to Carolina. fj . June, July. v. v. Flowers small, white. There are a number of varieties of this shrub, in size, pu- bescence, shape of leaves, &c. 18. A. hispido-pubescens ; foliis obovato-lanceolatis seu ob- frondosa.. longis acutis serrulatis, ramis floriferis toliosis, glome- rulis axillaribus paucifloris subsessilibus, corollis glo- bosis hispidis, antheris aristatis. A. racemosa. IfaU.Ji.car. \39. A. paniculata foliosiflora. Mich.Ji.amer. 1. p. 225. In the lower counties of Virginia and Carolina. Jq . May — July. v. v. Nearly allied to the former ; but sntticiently distinct to form a species. 359. KALMIA. Gen. pi. 743. ^ . J. K. ramis, foliis calycibusqne hirsutissimis, foliis oppo- hirsula. sitis alternisque subsessilibus ellipticis, pedunculis ;ik- " illaribus soHtariis unifloris foliis longioribU5.-^//''i//rf. sp. pi. 2. p. 601 . fHill. ft car. 138. Mich.Jl. amcr. I . p. 25;. n I »rv iU ^ glauca. X cuneata. %Q OBCANDIU MONOOTKU. K^lmta. K ciliata. Barlr. it 18. ' icon. Bat. mag. )38. Ill barren pine-woods : South Carolina and Grorgia. }) . June Aug. V. t; A beautiful little shrub, but diflficalt to cultivate ; leaves iimall, like thyme ; dowers large, red. i. K. ramulls ancipitibuR, foliis oppoiitis sabseflfilibus ob- lungis IsyibiiR subtus glaucis roargine revoluiis, corym- bis terminalibus bracteatis, pedunculis calyoibusque glaberririiis. -^//. keiv ed. 2. v. 3. p. 47. lyUld. sp. pl.2 p tk)l. K polifolia. U^atigh act. sor. lerol. 8 p. \2g. t. 5. Icon. Bal.tnag. \77 Ail.keu.2I.S.Lam.iHustr.363. \'^\\WVWfo* (3. K. fbliis lirifaribiis niagis revolutis subtus viridibus. In bogs of L'anada and on the borders of mountam-lakes of New York and Pensylvania Jj . April, May. v. v. An npri&[ht, small shrub; Howers pale red, very hand- »on)e. The variety^. J discovered in a bog near Al- bany, New York, and am inclined to think it adistinct species. 3. K. foliis sparsis sessilibuscunearo-oblongis subtus pubcs- centibus aj^ice minutm) aristatis, corymbis lateralibus pimcifloris. Mich.fl. amer I. p. 257. On the mountains ot Carolina. AJichaux- fj- +• Flowers white, with red at the bq^tpin. Resembles the lollowing one in some respects, but is distinct ; the leaves are like those of Azalea. Mich. angtutifolia. 4. K. foliis ternis petiolatis oblongii* obtosis subtus snbfisr- rugineis, corymbis lateralibus, bractets linearibus, . , pedunculis calycibusque glanduloso pi\bescentibu8. — Ail. kew. ed. 2 v. 3. p. 47- IFtlld. sp. pi. 2. p. 601. Icon. hot. mag. 331. Catesb. car. 3. t. 17./. I, Trew ehret. t. 38 / 2. ovala. /3-K. foliis latioribus subovatis, caule altiore. In bogs and swamps, and sometimes in dry mountaii^ lands : Canada to Carolina. |3. New Jersey mountains. Tj . May— July. v. v. A shrub from one to two feet high ; flowers dark red ; known by the name of Sheep Laurel, being considered very poisonous when fed upon by sheep. latifoUa. 9.K.. foliis longe petiolatis sparsis ternisque ovalibus utrin" que laevigatis et subconcoloribus, corysnbis terminali- bu8 visci^O'pubescentibus.— ^^//ii. . pt,^. p. 6OO. KBOAVbltA UOMOOTMIA. Kaliuui. 307 Icon. Bot.fuag.\75. fyangh.amtr.t.24.f.aO. Catesl. car. 2. t. 98. On the sides of itony hilli : Canada to Carolina. T; . v June, July. v. v. A shrub from ttiree to eight feet ,' high, very elegant when in flower ; called Laurel or in the mountains Callico-buth. The whole of this genus are evergreen. 36o. EPIGiEA. Gen. pi. 748. I.E. ramis petioiis nervoque hirsutissimis, foliis cordato- repens. ovatis uitegerrimis, corollis cylindricts.— ^i/^. sp. pi. 2.p.6\5. Icon. Bol. rep. 102. Lam. illustr. t. 387./. 1. Pluk. o/m. M07./. 1. On shady rocks and in stony woods : Canada to Carolina. f; . May— July. v. v. A small trailing and creeping plant i flowers white, tinged with red, very fragrant. 361. RHODODENDRON. Gen. pi. 746. 1 . R. arborescens 5 foliis oblongis acutis subtus discoloribus, manmum,- umbellis terminalibus, calycis lactniis ovalibus obtusis, corollis campanulatis. — fVilld. sp. pL 2. p. 606. «. R. foliis elUptico-oblnngis convexis baVi obtusiusculis roseum. subtus albicantibus vel ferrugineis, cotollse laciniis sub- rotundis, stylo staminibns vix longiore, floribus albi- do-roseis. R.maximnm. Schmidt arb.t. 121. Bot. mag. gsi. bona. Lam. illustr. 364. /3. R. foliis cuneato-lanceolatis planis basi sensim acutis sub- album, tus pallidioribus, corullae laciniis rotundato-oblongis, stylo staminibus vix longiore, floribus minoribus albidis. y, R. altissimum ; foliis majoribus oblongo-ellipticis pla- purpureum. niusruli» basi obtusiusculis utrinque viridibos, corollae laciniis oblongis Obtusis, stylo staminibus paulolon. giore, floribut)\! ''variety y. approaches near toR. ponticum, but is dif- lerent in its fnliaceous calyx and otherwise ; it occupies the borders of lakes on high mountains, and grows lo an iramentie size ; its stem is often found eighteen inches and more in diameter, and its foliage triple the size of any other species : it might be considered as a distinct species. The only plant of this sort I have seen in England is in the garden of James Vere, Esq. at Kensington Gore. The leaves of var. /3. are so di. stinct from var. a, that it also has claims to be a species. punctatum. 2. R. foliis ovalt-lanceolatis utrinque acutis glabris subtus ferrugineis resinoso-punctatis, umbellis terminalibus, ^,w; pedicellis brevibus, dentibus calycis brevissimisj co« rollis inflindibuliformibus, laciniis ovatis \bundulatis, capsulis elongatis. — IVilld. sp pi. 2. p. QOJ. R. minus. Mich.fl. amer. I. p. 258. ^ Icon. Bot.rep.36. Vent.hort eels 15. On the mountains of Carolina, particularly on the head« water of the Savannah river. Jj . Julv, Aug. v. v. An elegant shrub, not near the size of No. 1 j flowers .... ,. ...^ ., , pink-red and smaller. ., . !....,,,,.,;.. n , calawliense. 3. R. fol is brevi-ovalibus utrinque rctundato-obtnsis glabris subtus discoloribus, umbellis terminalibus, laciniis ca- /■; „ . lycis elongato-oblongis, corollis campanulatis. — MUh. fl. amer. 1. p. 258. On the high mountains of Virginia and Carolina, parti* cularly on the head-waters of the Catawba river. ,.' T7 . May, June, v.v.s.fl. The flowers are said to be scarlet. 362. RHODORA. Gen. pi. 743. i A canadensis. 1. Rhodora. JVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 603. Icon. Bot. mng. 474. Lam. illustr. 364. L'Heril. slirp. 1. /. 68, In bogs of Canada, and on the high mountains of New York and Pen.sylvania. Tj . April, May, v. v. A shrub about two feet high, of the appearance of ylza- I lea. reaves elliptic, entire, of a glaucous hue, and pubescent underneath. Flowers in terminal umbels, pale purple. I (Ix ■■■trya ■Ja .i,.-..,./..:. '^K OKCANnRIA MONOOTKI&f m 363. PYROLA. Geti.pl. 572. l.P. foliiirotundatis sive subrotundo>obovalibu8 obsolete rotundifi>lia, serrulatis, npica iloribus undique vereis, pistillo de> clinato- IVUld. sp. pi. 2 p. 62K • , Icon. Fl.dan. ilO. Engl. tot. 213. Lam. illustr. t, 36/ . f. 1. In dry stony or sandy woods : Canada to Carolina. # • June, July. v. v. Flqwers white; the stigma isro* tate, with five tubercles. * .. 2. P. foliis reniformibuH, scapo squamis nonnullis convo- asartjoiui. lutis vaginantibus remote ve^tito, spica floribus undi- , que versis, pistillo declinato. Mich. fi. amer. 1. ' p V51. In Canada. Mkhaux. On the mountains of Pensyl- ,. vania, in beech- woods. P. %. July. v. v. Flowers yellowish-green. 3. P. foliis subrotundo-ovalibus serrulatis, scapo subnudo, minor. spica floribus undique versis, pistillo recto. — fVilld. sp.pl. 2. p. 62\. Icon. Ft. dan. 55. Engl. lot. 1 5B. ■ In Canada and Labrador ; rare in the western parts of Naw York. 1/. July. V. V Flowers smaller than the foregoing species, white, with a tinge uf red ; stigma peltated. 4. P. foliis rotundato-ovatis acutis serratis, spicae floribus secunda. secundis, pisnllo recto. — lyilld sp pi 2. p. 621. Icon. Fl. dan. 402. Engl. bol. 517. In sandy barren woods : Canada to New Jersey. %. July. V. V. Flowers greenish-white ; stigma peltate, ■' "H gibbous, 5. P. foliis suborbiculatis serratis, scapo unifioro, stylo recto. uniflora. Willd. sp. pi 2 p. 622. Icon. Fl.dan. t. 8. Engl. hot. U6. , , : Jn shady woods and sphagnous swamps : Canada to New York. 11 . .July. v. v. This pretty little plant has large white and fragrant flowers ; the stigma is five- radiated. All these species are evergreen, and known by the name of lf^i«/er-^re«i. ■'' - '• i-',' iA 1 ' I VI m -,.- MO WCkVDKlA MOKOOYMA. mattdaia. torymlosa. 364. CHIMAPHILA. 1. C. foliis lanceolatis basi rotundatis remote serratis fascia longitudinali dUcolore notatis, scapo 2-3-floro, iila- ' mentis lanuginosis. ,.v..>.- Pyrola maculaU. ff^illd. sp. pi. 2. p. 622. ^ Icon. Bot. mag. BQ7. Fluk.mant.t.34g.f.4. In shady gravelly or sandy woods : Canada to Carolina. "U . July. V. V. Flowers white j leaves handsomely variegated. This plant is in high esteem for its me- dicinal qualities among the natives, they call it Sip-si- sewa. I have myself been witness of a successful cure made by a decoction of this plant, in a very se- vere case of hysterics. It is a plant eminently de- serving the attention of physicians. !i. C. foliis cuneato-lanceolatis basi acutis serratis concolo- ribus, scapo corymbifero, filamentis glabris. P. umbellata. If^illd. sp. pi. 2. p. 622. Icon. Bot. mag. 778. Lam. itlustr. t. 367. f. 2. In dry woods, frequent : Canada to Virginia. If. . July. V. V, Flowers greenish-white, tinged with red ; an- thers purple. Both species are handsome evergreens, and known by the name of If' inter-green. I have ventured to form a new genus of these two species of Pyrola, so very distinct in habit as well as character. The name I have given is taken from the common namtWinter'green : ysiii.H. hyems, and ^(A.o; amicuf. .f v.. i. 1 365. LEDUM. Gen. pi. 7 AA. palustre. i. L. foliis linearibus margine revolutis subtus ferrugineo- tomentosis, starainibus denis corolla longioribus. Lam. encycl. 3. p. 459. ff^i'M. sp.pl 2. p. 602. Icon. Fl. dan. 1031. Duham. arb. 1. /. 67. Schmidt art). 163. decumbens. ^. L. spithamaeum decumbenc. Ait. kew. ed. 2. v. 2 p. 48. In swamps of Canada and round mountain-lakes of New York. |3. Near Hudson's Bay. Tj . April, May. v. v. Flowers white, lati/olium. 2. L. foliis lineari-oblongis margine repUcatis subtus ferru- gineo-tomentosis, staminibus subquinis corollam ae- quantibus. Latn. encycl. 3. p. 45g. JVilld. sp, pi. 2. p. 602. L. groenlandicum. Rel%. obs. 4. p. 26. ■ ' JDBCAKDRIA MONOOTKU. Ledum. L. palustre. Mich. Jl. inner. 1. p. 269- ■'''^' "I Icon. Schmidt arb. l64. Jaai. ic. 3. /. 404. Lam. il- lustr.t 363. f. 1. In sphagnous twamps of Ca jda. T; . April, May. v. v. A iarger and broader leaved plant than the foregoing ,1, one; commonly called La^riuior Tea. VUL H ?,JK^ 366. AMMVRSINE. I. A. foliis pusillis convexia ovalibus glabrig lucidis, corym- buxijoM, bis teiminalibus cun^estts. Ledum buxifolium. IVUld. sp. pi. 2. p. 602. Ait. kew,2. p. 65. ^^^ ■ •"^-'- ''*• L«lum thymifollam. Lam. encycl. 3. p. 459. ^ ^ Icon. Bergius act. pelrop. 1777- p.\. t.3. f.2. Lam. illustr. t. 363./. 2. In pine-barrens of New Jersey and on the mountains of Carolina. (;. May, June. v. v. This elegant little ihrub grows to the height of about six inches, and '> ' "■ '" sometimes a foot ; the delicacy of its leaves and abun* V dance of its white flowers are highly ornamental. I propose it as a distinct genus, being on one side re- lated to Ledum, on the other approaching very near ' to Azalea procumlens, vid. p. 154. The name has been derived from afif/^of sabulum, and jxypyjvij, tnyrtus pumilus ; being known by the name of Sand- myrtle among the inhabitants of New Jersey. 367. CLETHRA. Gen. pi. 751. 1 . C. fuliis cuneato-obovatis acutis 3uperne grosse-serratis alnifoUa. (itrinqne glabris concoloribus, racemis spicatis sinipli- cibus bracteatis cano-tomentosis. — ■Willd, sp. pi. 2. p. 619. C. alnifolia dcnudata. Ait. kew. 2. p. 73. Idon. Schmidt arb. 47. Lam. illustr. 36g. Mill. ic. 28. Catesb. car. i . I. 66. ,, In swamps, frequent : New England to Virginia. ^ . July — Sept. V. V. A shrub from three to four feet high; flowers white, as likewise all the following species are. 2. C. foliis cuneato-obovatis acutis superne tenue-serratis lomentost. subtus albo-tomentosis, racemis spicatis simplicibus bracteatis villoso-tomentosis. — Lam. encycl. 2. p. 46. ■ G. alnifolia pubescens. Jit. kew. 2. p. 73. 303 1 .icolra. ,:.^uiv,, I paniculala. acuminata. ligustrinum. I :1 DBOANbBiA MONOOYNIA. Cletlira. In swamps of Virginia and Carolina, f; . Ja]y, Aug. V. V. Thou£;h generally onsidered a variety of No. 1, 1 take it to be a genuine speciiss, as I have seen seedling plants of both species kei*ping constantly their di- stinction. , C. foliis lato-cuneato-obovatis acutis utrinque scabria grosse-serratis ; serraturis uncinatis, Mcemis spicatia subpaniculatis bracteatis tenue-tomcntosis. — Pers. syn. 1 . p. 483 ? In the western parts of Georgia. Lyon. T; . .fuly. v. s. in Herb. Lyon. . C. foliis anguste cuneato-lanceolalis acutis acuminato- serratis utringue glabris. panicula teiminali elongata racemiiiora albo-tomentosa. — WtUd. sp. pi. 2, p. 620. Ait. ktw. 2. p. 73. In Carolina. Bartram. f^ • July> -^ "g> f . s. in Herb. Banks. . C. foliis ovalibus acuminatis basi obtusiusculis serratia utrinque glabris subtus subglaucis, racemis spicatis tubsolitariis bracteatis albo-tomentosis. — Mich. Jl. amer. 1. p. 260. •, r « C. montana. Bartr. catat. On the high mountains of Carolina, f} . July, Aug. V. V. Grows to the size of a tree ; leaves large ; flowers resembling those of No. 1 . 3G8. MYLOCARIUM. mild. enum. . Mylocarium. iVilld. I.e. Ciiftonia. Herb. Banks. On the dry borders of swamps : Greorgia. f^ . May, June. V. V. An elegant evergreen shrub, growing to the height of eight or tw».;ive feet ; flowers white, sweet-scented, in terminal spikes ; seeds resembling buck-wheat, from which it has been called .0uc^-u;A«a< Tree. Drutet sempervirens, S-pedalis et ultra. Caulii ramo- sissimu?, cortice cinereo. Rami sparsi, glabri, fusci. ' Folia sparsa in summitate rnmulorum conferta, paten- tia, subsessilia, cuneato-lanceolata, acutiuscula, in- tegerrima, utrinque glabra, laevigata, plana, coriarea, subtus glauca. Racemi termiriales, solitarii, simplices seu interdum basi ramosi, erecti, bracteati. Bractece •olitariae, oblongae, acutae, membranaceae, deciduae. iU—ii-JJiiiJiwu-i 7;i/>.Al.f'.:i I m rtnM>n-'. •Sj! i.] 2. 1 DBCANORiA MoNOOTMiA. Mylocarlum. pedicello breviores, albidse, apice ferrugineae. Pedi- celli filiformes, rubelli, medio bibracieolati. Bracteo- ice subulatfe. Flores albi, suaveolentes. Catyx mi- nimus, viridis, albo-marginatus: laciniis subrdtundis. Pelala oblongo-obuvata, obtusa, subunguiculata : uiin ^uibus erectis : Ian)iii8e concavae, patentes. Filamenta receptaculo inserta, 5. alterua lungiora, corolla vix breviora, inferne dilatata, crassa, superne subulat'i. jinthvTcc siibrotundse, flavae. Germen prismalicoJ- 4-gonum, viride. iS//gwa sessile, i:ra£sum. Capsula magnitiidiiie at figura Poh/goni Fngopyri, 3-4-alaia, 4-loculari8. Semina soliiaria. aos 36g. MONOTROPA. Gen. pi. 737. 1. M. scapo spiciiloro, squamis floribusqiie extus glabris ; HypopUhys, floribus lateialibus octandris. — IF Hid. sp. pi. 2. p. 573. Icon. Fl. dan. 232. Engl. lot. 69. Morii. hist. 3. s. 12. *. 16./ 20. Pluk. aim. t. 2Qg.f. 5. • '" Parasitic, on the roots of beech and other trees, in shady moist places : Canada to Pensylvania. 11 . June, July. V, V. The whole plant is of a brownish-yellow ap- pearance ; it is smaller than the European species. 2. M. scapo spicifloro, bracteis floribusrjue undique lanugi- lanuginosu. nosis. — Mich. Ji. amer. 2. p. 266. In similar places : Pensylvania to Carolina. If. . July. V, V. Of a light tan-colour. 3. M. scapo breviore crasso unifloro, sqnamis approximatis, uniflora, florc cernuo decandro. — IFilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 573. exd. syn. Moris, Icon. Pluk. aim. I. 209. f. 2. Catesh. car. I. /. 36. lona. In similar situations : New York to Carolina. 2^ . May, June. v.v. In general it ap|jcars in large clusters grow- ing together; the whole plant is white. 4. M. scapo elongafo rectissimo unifloro, squamis distanti- mpritoniana, bus, flore erecto decandro. — Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 266, Icon. Moris, hist. 3. s. 12. t. \6.f. 5. bona. In shady woods : Virginia and Carolina. }/.June. v. ». The flower is larger than No. 3, frequently with twelve stamina. I t w i! r S04 .'• '\ muscipula. grandiflora. erecla. sulacaulis. canadensis. DICAMDXIA MOMOGYIIIA. "i 370. DION^A. Gen.pl.72g. 1. Dionxa. lyilld. sp. pi 2. p. 574. Icon. £0/. mag. 785. Vent. malm. 39. In bogs of North Oirnlina, near Wilmington. 11 . Jvif, Aug. V. V. This singular and interesting plants known bj the name of Fmus's Fly-trap, is nill7 de- scribed by the authors above quoted. 371. JUSSIEUA. Gen.pl. 741. .' I.J. erecta; foliis integerrimis, inferioribus spathulatis. supeiioribus lancenlatis, floribus decandris, pedunculis calycibusque villosis. — Mich. ft. amer. l.p. 2(J7. Icon, jllbot. insect. I. t In swamps and ponds of Carolina and Georgia, near Savannah. 11' July. v.s. Roots creeping ; flowers ]at|;e, yellow. 2. J. erecta, glabra ; foliis lanceolatis, floribus octandris sessilibus. — IVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 578. Icon. Sloan, jam. 1. t.ll.f. 1. In swamps of Virginia and Carolina, about the Dismal- swamp. If.. Aug. V. V. Flowers yellow, smaller than the foregoing one. 3. J. repens, glabra ; foliis lineari'lanceolatis repando-den- tatis, floribus solitariis octandris pedunculatis, filamen- tis alternis brevissimis, petalis obovatis. On the banks of the Missouri. M, Lewis. If.. June. ' t;. *. Flowers small, yellow. - - 372. GYMNOCLADUS. Gen. pi. 1537. 1. G. foliis bipinnstis, foliolis ovalibus acuminatis pubes- centihaa.— Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 81 6. Guilandina dioica. Sp. pi. 546. Icon. Mich. ft. amer. 1. p. 51. Mich. arb. 23. Lam. illusir. 823. Duham. orb. 1 . 1. 103. In the forests of Canada, western parts of New York, Tennessee, Ohio, and Kentucky. Ij . May, June. V. V. A large tree, known by the name of Kentucky Coffee Tree, and among the Canadians Cmcot. Flow- ers white. Seed-pods large, dark brown. SECANDRIA MOMOGYMIA. 305 373. ACACIA. jrUld. sp. pi. 4. p. 104g. . A. inermis ; foliis bipinnatis, partialibus 8-jugis, pro- brachiflola. priis multijugis, glandiila inter par intimum partialium, spicis globosis solitariis peduncuhitis axillaribiis, legu« ' minibus lanceolatis rectis. Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 1071. Mimosa illinoensis. Mich.Jl. amei-. 2. p. 254. In extensive natural meadows of Illinois and Kentucky. 11. June, July. v. v. Flowers white, with only five stamina. .A. inermis; foliis bipinnatis, partialibus 12-jugis, pro« glandulosa, priis multijugis, glandula inter omnia paria partialium, spicis globosis pedunculatis solitariis axtllaribus, le- guminibus falcatis. PTilld. sp. pi. 4. p. IO71. Mimosa glandulosa. Mich.Jl. amer. 2. p. 254. Icon. yent.choix27. On the banks of the rivers Tennassee and Mississippi. 11 . July. V. V. Flowers white, pentandrous. H '.. June. 374. SCHRANKIA. Willd. sp. pi. 4. p. 1041. 1. S. aculeata ; foliis bipinnatis, partialibus d-jugis, propriis miiltijugis, leguminibus acuminatis, caule pentagono. Willd, sp. pi. 4. p. 1043. Mimosa horridula. Mich.Jl. amer. 2. p. 254. Mimosa Intsia. Wall.Jl. car. 252. In old fields and meadows : Virginia to Florida. % . June, July. v. v. Flowers in globular spikes, red. It is known by the name of Sensitive Briar. uncinata. pubes- Lam. 375. CASSIA. Gen.pl.700. 1. C. glabra ; foliis 3-jugis obovatis subretusis, exterioribus Tora. inajoribus, glandula subulata inter inferiora, peduncu- lis paucifloris axillaribus, leguminibus subtetragonis rectis.— IFilld. sp. pl.2.p. 5\5. Icon. Dill. ellh. t.63.f.73. Mill. diet. t. 82. In sandy fields of Georgia, near Savannah. 0. July. V. V. The flowers of all ,the species mentioned here are yellow. 2. C. glabra j foliis sub-5-jugis ovato-laiiceolatis margine occidenlalis. scabris, exterionbus majoribus, glandula basilar!, pe- duiiculis multifloiis axillaribus eC subpaniculato-termi. VOL. I. X 'A 306 DECANPhlA MOMOOTNIA. Cassla. learibus falcatis. Willd.sp.pl. 1. Sloan, jam. 2. 1. 175./, 3 June- ligustrina. ! > linearis. marilandica. Chamccct'is- ta. fasciculata. nalibiis, leguminibus ^.518. Icon. Comm. horl. 1. /. 26. In old fields • Viiginia to Carolina. Aug. V. V. 3. C. tenuissime pubescens ; foliis 7-jugi* lanccol.itls, ex- timis rainoribus, glandula basilar!, pedunculis termi- nidibus subpaniculatis, leguminibus oblongis subfulca- tis —JVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 533. Icon, Dill. ellh. t. 25g.f. 338. Mart. cent. 21. In cultivated grounds: Virginia to Georijia. ^.1/. July, Aug. V. V. 4. C. glabra ; foliis 6-jugis ovali-lanceolatis angustatis acu- tissimis, glanduia ba^iJari^ pedunciilis subbifloris nx- illaribus et tcrminalibas, legumine lineari. Mich,Jl, amer. I. p. 26 1. In Carolina. Michaux. 1/. May, June. +• 5. C. glabriuscula ; foliis 8-jugis lanceolato-oblongis mu- cronatis subaequalibus, glandula petiolari obovata, ra- ceniis axillaribus et paniculato-terminnlibus, legumi- nibus linearibus arcuatis glabris. — JVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 524. Icon. Dili, dth. t. 260. f. SSQ. Marl. cent. 23. In lov/ gravelly to\l, on the banks of rivers : New York to C;.iroIina. If. . June — Aug. v. v. 6. C. glabriu^oula ; foliis tnultijugis linearibus^ glandula petiolari bubpedicellata, floribus subgeminis, pedicellis lougis, petalis duobus maculatii!, leguminibus pubes- cnutihns.—irtlld. sp. pi. 2. p. 528. Icon. Bot. mag. 107. Comm. hort. 1. /. 37. In cultivated grounds of Virginia and Carolina. 0. July, Aug. V. V. The flowers large and handsome, with two purple spots at the bottom. There is a va- riety, the stem of which is covered with long brown hair. 7. C. glabriuscula ; foliis ad summum 9-jugts, glandula petiolari sessili submedia, fasciculis multifloris latera- libus, petalis staminibusque concoloribus, leguminibus glabris arcuatim adscendentibus. — Mich. Jl. amer. 1 . p. 262. In dry fields : New York to Carolina. © . June— Aug. V. V. Tiie flowers are smaller than the foregoing species. 3. P. ozcANDSiA MOKOOYKTA. Cassia, .sp.pl.'i- 175./. 3 . J line— )lnti8, ex- ilis termi- i subfalca- 1. ^2. 1/. istatis acu- )ifloris ax- Mickjl, V. ongis mu- bovata, ra- s, legumi- sp. pi. 2. ^Jew York I, glandula pedicellis )us pubes- >lina. O* handsotnej are is a va- ong brown , glandula oris latera- guminibus amer. 1. ine — Aug. ng species. 8. C. patula, pubescens ; foliis multijugis linearibus, glan- dula petiolart pedicellata, pedui) ulig brevibus gupra axillaribus 2-3-floris, floiibus peiuandris. — lyiUd. sp, pi 2 p. 52Q. Icon. Pluk. aim. t. 314./. 5. In sandy fields : New England to Carolina. O . June — Au^:. V. V. The leaves are in a slight degree sen- sitive. 9. C. foliis multijugis eglandulosis, caule procumbente. p'ocur IViUd sp. pi. 1. p. 530. In dry fields of Virginia. ©. +. Flowers small. SO7 niclitans. •i-Ki 376. PODAI.YRIA. Lam.illustr.t.327. 1. P. glaberrima ; foliis simplicibus perfoliatis suboibiculatis integerrimis, floribus axillaribus solitariis imifioris, leguminibus subglobosis. — Mich. Jl. dmer. 1. p. 263. Crotalaria perfoliata. Sp. pi. lOOi. Sophora perfoliata. JVdll.Jl.car.\35. Rafnia perfoliata. Willd. sp.pl.3.p.gAg. "•''■'';' Icon. Dill.eltk. t. 102. f. 122. In dry barren fields : Carolina and Georgia, "if. . July. V. V. Flowers small, yellow. 2. P. caule foliis calycibusque pubescentibus, foliis ternatis sessilibus, foliolis lanceolatis obtusis, stipulis setaceis minutis, fioribus axillaribus solitariis pedicellatis. — Muh.Jl. amer. 1. p. 263. Sopliora lanceolata. Walt.Jl. car. 135. In Carolina and Georgia, Michaux. If.. +. Flowers yellow. 3. P. caule foliis subtus et margine calycibusque pubescen- tibus, foliis ternatis subsessilibus, foliolis ovali-oblongis obtusis, stipulis linearibus, racemo terminali subspi- cato, calycibus subsemi'4-fidi3. — Mich. Ji. amer. 1, p. 264. .; „;, , Sophora villosa. Walt.Jl. car. 134. In low sandy grounds : Virginia and North Carolina. 7/ . June, July. v. v. Flowers yellow j resembles a lupine very much. 4. P. glabra ; foliis ternatis brevissime petiolatis, foliolis oblongo-cuneatis obtusis, stipulis lanceolatis acutis petiolo duplo longioribus, racemis spicatis elongatis, leguminibus acuminatis. — Mich.Jl. amer, I. p. 264. P. australis. Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 503. x2 perfoliata. unijlora. villosa. ^1 El' i ». ccerulea. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) t ^ A m 1.0 1.1 11.25 ■ii lii 1112.2 US I V] vl / ^> % 7 s HiotDgraphic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. MSSO (716) 872-4503 ^ ^ alba. tnollit. tittctoria. >»a^'i 5. 6, 7. •JsW BBCAMOtIA MONOOYMIA. Fodsdjria. Sopbora auitralif . Syst.vtg. 825. ' ; n..'^ Icon. B»<. mffg . 50g. Vent. hart, eels 4& SfVfftr ^/. rar. I< 14. '.•■•(»i.o'',, On the batiki of rivers : Virginia and Carolina, partica> larly in the western diitricti. 1/.. Jane, Julf. v. v. Flowers bhie, Ipi^ P. rdmtidiTaricatis flexuosis glabris, foliis ternatis petio- latis, foliolis oblongis obtusis glabriuculis, stipniis so- buliitis petiolo brevionb*^s, racenio spicato dongatp, legutninibus obovatis. — fyilU. ^.pi.%p, aOd. Sophora alba. Syit. veg. 325. I Crotalaria alba. Sp. pi. 2. p. 1006. Jcoa. Bot. mag. 1177. Mart. cent. 44. ■ In the western parfs of Virginia and Carolina, on river banks. If^ . June, July. v. ». Flowers i^fhite, V. caole foliis calvcibusque minutim pubescentibds, foliis ternatis, foliolis subrhomboideo-ianceolatis, ^tipulis foliacels lanceolatis, raceroo spicato terminali, calycis dentibus acutis.— McA.^. amer. 1. p. 264. In the county of Mecklenburg in Upper Carolina. Mi' cfyaux. it. '^. P. glaberrima, ramosissima, microphylla } foliis ternatis subsessilibus, foliolis cuneato-obovatis rotundato-ob- tusis^ stipulis obsoletis oblongis acutis petiolo niuIto> ties brevioribus, racerois spicatis terminalibus, legu- mihibus ovatis longe-stipitatis. — Jl^illd. sp, pi. 2. p. 503. Sophora tinptoria. Sp. p/. 534. Icon. 3of. mag. 1099. Lam. iltustr. t. ZTJ.f, I. In woods, on dry hills : Canada to Carolina. % . July, Aug, v.v. Flowers yellow } called Wiid tnMg?*' { 377. CERCI8. Gen. pi e^. ■:'> canadensis, 1. C. foliis subrotundo-cordatis acuminatis, ad axiHas ner- vorum villosis, stipulis tninutia, leguminibus bi«ti-sti- > '' pitatfs.— (Ft/^ «p. ]»/. 2. p. 508. tcmi. Schmidt ar If. 21 . Milkici. ipubescens. /3. C. foliis subrotundis acutis subtus pubescentibos. On the banks of rivers : Canada to Virginia, fi. In Georgia. I; . May. v. v. A handsome tree, generally called IndaS'tne. Flowers crimson. ■ •a £x 'V '# , ** y4rt|kji«^ ,, t .S*" DiCAKDBIA MOVOOYVU. ^^; 378. VIRGILIA. Lam. Ulmtr. t. 32^,, ,^iJ l.V.ibltiapinnatis, foliolis alternis ovatii brevi*lkldihiinatis glabris, racemis elongatis peiKlnlig, legmninibus pe* tiolatis planis. — Mkh. arb. t On the mountainslKtween Georgia and Tennassee. T; . June. V. V. s. fi^ i v. s. c. Ji. et fir. in Heri. Lyon. A handsome tree, resembling Cytmu Laburnum very much. Its bark gives a beautiful yellow dye. 809 lutea. ■'.. .'{• II. DIGYNIA. 379. HYDRANGEA. Gek.pl.7G0. I.H. foliis oblongo-ovatis basi obtubis acaminatls deotatis vulgaris, ^^^ , subtus glabris, cymis nudis. ' ^ H. arboresceos. IFilld. tp. pi. 2. p. 033. Icon. Bot. mag. 437. JJim. illustt. t. 370. /. 1. MUl. Ki (c. 251. On the banks of rivulets, in shady situations : Pedsylva- •§' nia to Virginia. T; . July, Aug. v. v. A shrub about five feet high ; flowers white. 2. H.fbliis lato-ovatis basi sabcordatis atmrninatisgrosseden- cordata. tatis subtus glabris, cymis subradiatis. H. vulgaiis. Mich.Jl.amer.l.p.^8. • \t On the mountains of Carolina, f; . June, July. v. v. This, though nearly allied to the preceding, is a very * /" '^ •' .^- distinct species, and easily known from that by its more robust appearance and larger leaves. 3. H. foliis ovatis acuminatis dehtatis subtus niveo-tomen- tosis: serraturis mncronatis, cymis radiatis.-~ilftcA. fl.amer.l.p.26S. riaHi. ndihtfi: IFalt.Jl. car. 251. a:^, Icon. Lam. illustr. t. 307./ 2. On the head-waters of the Savannah river ; ui Tennas- see, £;c. T; . July, Aug. v. v. A very ornamental shrub. 4 H. foliis oblongis sinuato-lobatis dentatis subtus tomen. quercifolia, tosis, cymis radiatis thyrsoideo-paniculatis.— ^t7/linearibus petiolatis, caule folioso 1-2-floro. . , S. androsacea. Jac^. Otts/r. 389 ? On the north-west coast. Nelson. If., v.s. in Herb, Banks, Flowers white, small. 5. S. stolonifera ; foliis imbricatis subul uatis spinoso-ciliatis, caule subni. lFilld.sp.pl. 2. p. 644. On the north-west coast. N''L3n, "U , Banks. ' ■',;^ V* !. 'J^^rt; 6. S. foliis subrotiindo- cuneatis ?ntice crenatis in petiolum decurrentibus, caule nudo simplici, floribus congestis racemosis. — Willd. sp. fl. 2. p. 645. Icon. Fl. lapp. t. 2.f. 5. Fl. dan. t. 12. In Labrador and Canada. If.. May, June, v, s. in . Tu Herb, Dickson. Not above two inches high ; flowers white. 7. S. tota minutim pubescens ; foliis ovalibus obtusis cre- natis in petiolum decurrentibus, caule subapbyllo pa* vtrgmtensts. h-'-.'.i mucro- ^aniculato. — s. in Herb. 8. i 9S 10. S I( Ii 11. s II 12. S, I( Ii I? . July, I in large fo. iscalis gk" oso piloso, tster. "U . bove three aule nudo TFilld. sp. . 1.M3. runcj July. V .... bris, caule s. in Herb. ilatis, caule in //iw/J. A niucro- liculato. — 5. in Herb. petiolum s congestis V. a. tn i; flowers btusis cre- pbyllo pi(* DECANORIA DiOYNiA. Saxifraga. ■ w ■ ntculato, ramulis dichotomis, floribus subsessilibus.— Mich.fl.amer.i.p.lQg. S. pilosa. herb. Banks. Icon. Pluh. aim. t. 222. f. 5. On rocks and dry hills : New England to Virginia, and on ths Carolinf mountains. % . May, June. v. v. '»>:I Variable in size j flowers white. 8.^8 ^1 Geum, fbliis renifornr.ibus dentatis utrinque pilosis aveniis, caule nudo paniculato.— ^iZ/cf. sp. pi. 2. p. 648. Icon. Lapeyr. t. 14. Magn. hort. 88. Moris, hist, 3. p.\2.t.g.f. 12. On the north-west coast. Nebon. If., v.s. in Herb. Banks. Flowers small. 9- S. hirsutissima ; foliis elongato-spathulatis acute dentatis, leucanthemi' caulibus divaricato-dichotomis, paniculis capiliaribus folia. laxis, calyce reflexd, petalis iuxqualibus. Mkh.Jl. amer. 1 . p. 266. On high mountains of Carolina. Michaux. On the Peaks of Otter, Virginia. P. "U . June. v. v. About eight inches high ; flowers white, elegantly red and , yellow punctated. This and the S. sarmentosa ought to form a separate genus. 10. S. pubescens ; foliis oblongo-lanceolatis utrinque acutis ob- pensylvanicat solete denticulatis, caule nudo, panicula oblonga, ramis summitate fasciculifloris. — ITilH sp. pi. 2. p. 640. Icon. Dill. eltk. t. 253. / 3i8. In wet meadows : New York to Virginia. 7/ . June. V. V. Above a foot high ; flowers small, yellowish- green. 11. S. glabriuscula; foliis oblongo-lanceolatis aculis eroso- erosa. dentatis, caule nudo, panicula oblonga, ramis divari- cato-ramosissimis laxifloris, pedicellis filiformibus. In stony rivulets on the high mountains of Virginia and Carolina. 11. June, July. v. v. Resembles the foregoing one in some respects very much. ** Foliis indivisis ; caule folioso. ' 12. S. caespitosa; foliis caulinis oppositis imbricatis ovatis opposittfoliat obtusis, summis ciliatis, flonbus terminalibus solitariis sessilibus.— ^i/W. sp. pi. 2. p. 648. Icon. Engl. bot. g. Fl. dan. 34. FL lapp. t. I.f. 1 . In Newfoundland and Labrador. % . May. v. v. j v. $. in Herb. Banks. Flowers purple, large. 4: 312 DBCAMORiA DiOYMiA. Saxifraga. (uxoides. 13.S. decumbens, csespitosa; foliis caulinis linearibas al- ternis dentalo-ciliatis, panicula,paucifiora, petalb lon- gitudine calycis. — PP^illd. sp pi. 2. p. 650. . , Icon. Engl. lot. 3g. Fl. dun. 72. In Newfoundland and Labrador. %. v. t. in Herb, Banks. Flowers yellow. .-m> setigera. 14. S. pubescens ; foliis radicalibus a^regatis spathulatia acutis spinoso-ciliatis, caule folioso tubbiiloro, calyci- bus liispidis, ftagellis setacets longissimis in axUlis fo- liorum. On the norlh'West coast. Nehnn. H. v. s. in Herb. Banks. Flowers small, white. A very singular species, ••♦ Foliis lobalis. rivularis, 15. S. erecta ; folus palmatis petiolatis : sunqmo spathulato, caule paucifloro, radice fibrosa, germine semi-infero. Smith Jl. brit. 2. p. 454. Icon. Fl. dan. 118. Fl. kpp. 2./. 7. In Labrador. Chateaux, if.. June. v. J. in Herb, Banks. Flowers white, small. sibirica, 16. S. adscendens ; foliis reniformibus palmatis pilosis, pe-> tiolis hirsutis, caulinis sessilibus, pedunculis longissi- mis filiformibus bifidis audis.— H^illd. sp. pi. 2. p. 653. Labrador and Newfoundland. 11. v. s. in Herb. Banks. Flowers white, large. pectinaia. 17. S. cfpspitosa, multicaulis $ foliis 3-lobatis, laciniis 3-fidis linearibus acutis glabris, nervo medio exarato, caule folioso racemifloro. On the north-west coast. Menxies. %. v. s. in Herb. Banks. Resembles S. pelreea ; but the leaves are nar- row, and the divisions divaricated. ctespitosa, I8. S. foliis radicalibus aggregatis carnosis linearibus obtusis integris trifidisve subtus nervosis, caule erecto nudius- culo paucifloro, petalis calyce duplo longioribus. — JVilU. sp. pi. 2. p. 456. Icon. IValdst. huvg. 88. E.ngl. lot. 7Q4. graenlandica. /3. S. foliis caulinis palmato-multitidis, laciniis acutis. — ff'illd. I. c. Icon, DHL elih. 353. f. 3 ^J p. On the north-west coast. 11. June. v. s. in Herb. Banks. Flowers pale yellow. tricuspidala. 19. S. foliis radicalibiis aggreg;itis cane"iforraibus ciliatis / I( DBCAWDBU DI6TMIA. Saiifrags. acute tridentatii, caole adscendente racemoio, petalis lanceolatis calyce triplo longioribas. Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 657. . IcoD. Ft. dan. gy6. On Hudson's Bay. If. . June. v. s. in Herl. Banh. Flowers large, white> handsomely punctated. ■. '--> '■ 381. TIARELLA. Gen. pi. JGS. l.T. foliis cordatis acute-lobatis dentatis, dentibus mucrO" natis, scapo racenioso. — IVilld, sp. pi. 2. p. 659. Icon. Herttt. parad. 12g. Lam. illustr. 373. In shady woods of Canada, and on the high mountains of New York and Pensylvania. "U t April, May. v. v. Flowers white. 2. T. foliis ovatis cordatis acntis brevi>lobatis dentatis, cau. linis altemis distantibus, racemo iiliformi subspicato, calycibus tubulosis. On the north-west coast. Menxies. % . v. s. in Herb. Banks. More than a foot high, with five or six alter- nate leaves on the stem. 3. T. foliis ternatis, foliolis subrhomboideis serratis pilosis* racemis terminalibus, corymbuiis florum alternis, caly. cibus campanuhtis.— ^i//<2. sp. pi. 2. p. 65g. On the north-west coast. Menxies. If., v. s. in Herb. Banks. 4. T. foliis biternatis, foliolis ovato-cordatis obliquis inciso- lobatis dentatis, caule foliosu, paiiicula termiaali Ji- varicato-spiciflora. Fent. malm. 54. On the mountains of South Carolina. 11 . May. v. v. This plant resembles Spireea Aruncus in habit ; tiow. ers yellowish-white. The specimens I had an oppor- tunity to examine were destitute of petals, though they are so distinctly described by Ventenat. It is how- ever pi'obable that some individuals may be petali- ferpus, while others are apetalous. . . .• 313 .\ .'. .'fl. cordifolia. Menxiesii. trifoliata. biternatc. r 11 382. MITELLA. Gen. pi. 766. 1. M. foliis sublobato-acutangulis dentatis, caule erectosu- perne opposite diphyllo. — IFilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 65g. Icon. Bob. ic. 80. Schkuhr handb. 1. /. 120. l^m. il. tuslr.t.373.f. 1. In shady places, among rocks, near springs. 11 , May. diphylla. BBCAMARIA OIOTNIA. Mitella. V. V, Flowers wbi'ie, which is the colour of all the , following species. eordifoUa. 2. M. foliis orbiculato-renifomaibus subduplicato-crenatis • i lucidis, scapo setaceo apbyllo. Mich, fi. amer. !• p 2/0. Lum. encyclA. p. 185. Icon. Lam.illustr.t.373.f.3. In Canada. Michaux. On high mountains of New York and Pensylvania. "U . May, June. v. v. rmiformis, 3. M. foliis reniformibus repandis ciliatis, scapo nudo.— Lam. encyci 4. p. 185. M. nuda. mild. ip. pi. 2. p. 660. Icon. Lam. illustr. t. 373. f. 2. Gmel.sil>.4.t.66./.2. On the mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont, and probably in Canada. 11 . June. v. v. prostrata. 4. M. radice repentp caulibus prostrHtis, foliis alternis ro- tundato-cordatis subacutis obtuse sublobatis. Mich.Ji, amer. 1. p. 27O. In the most southern parts of Canada. Michaux. On the mountains of Virginia, near the Sweet-springs. 11 . May, June. v. v. grandifiora. 5. M. hirsutissima ; foliis rotundato-cordatis obtuse-lobatis dentatis, scapo folio uno alterore in8tructo,flotibus pe- dicellatis, calycibus campanulatis. On the north-west coast. Menxies. If,, v. s. in Herb. Banks, The flowers are more than four times the size of the other species. officinalis. Armeria, 383. SAPONARIA. Gen. pi. 769. Willd. 1. S. calycibus cylindricis, foliis ovato-lanceolatis. sp. pi. 2. p. G67. Icon. Fl. dan. 543. Engl. lot. IO6O. Among rubbish, near buildings and cultivated grounds ; sometimes in gravel-pits and on dry hills ; probably introduced from Europe. 11. July, Aug. v. v. Flowers white, frequently serai-double. 384. DIANTHUS. Gen. pi. 770. l.D. floribus aggregatis fasciculatis, squamis calycinis Ian. ceolatis villusis tubum aequantibus. Willd. sp. pi. '2. p. 673. Icon. Fl. dan. 230. End. lot. 31?. ' , 1.1 DECAVDRiA SIOTNIA. Dianthos. 315 In sandr fields and pine-woods: Cooper's Ferry. ©. July. v. rose-coloured. New Jersey, near V. Flowers small. 2. D. floribus aggregatis, pedunculis longis, squamis tube carolinianm* diraidio rainoribus. IValt.Jl. car. 140. j, In Carolina. Walter. +. '. .' 385. SCLERANTHUS. Gen.pl.767. J. S.calycibus fructus patulis acutis, caulibus patentibus. Smith Jl. lirit. 2. p. 453. fFilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 660. Icon. Fl. dan. 504. Engl. hot. 351. In dry sandy fields, on tne shores of the Delaware, New Jersey opposite Philadelphia. 0 . June, July. v. v. annuus. ,[■] mild. III. TRIGYNIA. 386. CUCUBALUS. Gen.pl.77i. 1. C. glaber, glaucus, decumbens ; foliis oblongo-ovalibus acutis enerviis, calycibus inflato-membranacei? venosts. Mich.fl. amer. I. p. 27 1. Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 684. Sllene inflata. SmUhJl.tr it. 467. Icon. Fl. dan. gi4. Engl. lot. 164. In cultivated grounds, near Quebec, Canada. Michaux, If. . July. V. V. Flowers white. 2. C. pubescens, erectus ; foliis quaterno-verticillatis ovali- lanceolatis longissime acuminatis. — Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 686. Icon. Bot. mag. 1 107. In hilly and shady woods : New England to Virginia. 11. July, Aug. V. V. Flowers white j the petals are without a corona. Behen- \m stellatus. •'- S87. SIL?NE. Gen. pi. 772. l.S. hirsuta; foliis cuneato-oblongis, summis Iinearibu<;, quinquevut- petalis suLrotundis integerrimis, calycibus fructiferis nera. erectis subspicatim alternis. — Willd. sp.pl.2. p. 691. Icon. Rub. ic. 1^3. Engl. bot. 66. On the sea-coast of Carolina} near Charlestown. ©. ^ June, July. V. V. Flowers small, crimson. S5 310 oiCAMDRiA TRiotviA. Silene. pensylvanica. 2. S. vigcitto^pubeBcens ; foliis cuneatis, caulinls lanccolatis, cauliculis in summitate paucifloris, petalis obtusissi- mis leviter eniarginatis subcrenatis. Mkh. fi.amer. I. S.virginica. Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 702. S. caroliniana. IVaU.fl. car. 143. In dry sandy woods, and on rocks : New York to Vir- ginia. ^. May, June. v. v. Flowers purple, very handsome. virginka. .3. S. decumbens, tota viscoso-pubescens ; foliis obloneis margine asperiusculis, panicula dichotoiua, petalis bifidis, gcnitalibus exertis. Mkh.Jl, amer. I, p. 272, S. Catesheei. JVait. fi. car. 141. Willd. $p. pi. 2. p. 706. Icon. Cnlesh. car. 2. t. 4. Pluk. aim. t.203.f. I. In the western parts of Vireinia and Carolina, and in the Illinois country. If. . June, July. v.v. A beau* tiful species; flowers dark crimson. ovala. 4. S. foliis ovato-lanceolatis acuminatis glabriusculis, race- mo terminali composiio, calycibus ovatis, genitalibus exertis, caule simplici. Cucubalus polypetalus. IValt.Jl. car. 141 ? In the western part of Georgia and Carolina. % . July. V. s. in Herb. Banks. Flowers white or pale red. antirrhina. 5. S. foliis lanceolatis subciliatis, pedunculis trifidis, petalis emarginatis, calycibus ovatis. IVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 702. Icon. but. eltli. t. 3 J 3./. 403. In old fields and on the banks of rivers : Pensylvania to Carolina. ©. June, July. v. v. Flowers small, white or greenish. noclurna, g. S. floribus spicatis alternis sessilibus secundis, petalis bi- fidis, IVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 692. Icon. Dill. ellh. t. 310./. 400. On the banks of the Potowmac, near Harper's Ferry, Virginia. 0 . cJ . June. v. v, Flowers white. acaulif. /• S. acaulis dppressa; foliis linearibus car'natis, peduncu- lis terniinaiibus solitariis ereclis unifloris, petalis emar- ginatis.— jnUd. sp. pi. 2. p. 709. • ■;^, Icon. Fl. dan. t. 2]. Dill, elth.t. 167. f. 206. . u In I.abrador. ■}/. June, July. v. s. in Herb. Lamlert. I'iovvers rose-coloured. l.S. In] 2. S.| CBCAHDRIA TIIGTNIA. .i^i. • »1 8ir pulera. !l 388. STF.LLARIA. Gen. pi 773. 1. S. pubesceos} foliis sessilibus ovatia cUiatis, pedicellis erectts, petalis calyce longtoribus. — Mich.jl. amer. 1. p. 273. f'-' In thady woods, on rich loil : Pensylvania to Carolina. ■'^ '2^. May. v.v. Flowers large, white, which is the colour of (he whole genus. 2. S. foliis ovatis glabris, caulibus procumbentibus linea media, laterali pilosa alterna. Smith Jl. Irit. 2. p. 473. Alsine media. Sp. pi. 38g. Icon. Engl. hot. 573. Ft. dan. 438 (ff 525. In cultivated grounds : common. Q . April— Sept. v. v. A common weed, known by the name of Chickweed. The number of stamina is variable, three, five, or ten. 3. S. csespitosa ; foliis subulatis congestis, ramis bipartitis, liflora. petalis eraarginatis, calycibus striatis. — ffiild. sp. pi. 2. p.7i5. Icon. F1. dan. 12. Swartz. nov. act. holm. 1788. /. 1. In Labrador and Canada. % . May, June. v. s. in Herb. Dickson. This is rather an Arenaria than a Stel' ' laria* 369. ARENARIA. Gen. pi. 774. * Foliis oblongis. 1. A. caule dichotomo, foliis ovatis acutis carnosis, calyci. peploides. bus acuminatis. — Willd. sp.pl.2 p. 716. Icon. Gmel. sib. 4. t. 64. toes, pruss. t. 2. - .' * In Labrador. If. . June, July. v. s. in Herb. Banks. 2. A. caule filiformi siraplici, foliis ovatis obtusis suhtripli- lalmflora. nervibus, pedunculis lateralibus solitariis dongatis bi- ' fidis, pedicello alterq medio bibracteato, corollis calyce longioribus.— Willd. sp. p/. 2. />. 7 1 8. About Hudson's Bay. In the state of New York. Dr. I ,' Martin. %. 3\i\y. v. s. in Herb. Banks. 3. A. caule dichotomo difFuso, foliis ovatis aoutis subciliatis, serpyllifolia. calycibus acutis substriatis, petalis calyce brevioribus. —Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 720. Icon. Fl. dan. Q77. In cultivated grounds and on road-sides : New York to Carolina. ©. May— Aug. v. v. 4. A. caule dichotomo diffuse, foliis ovalibus subacutis, pe- thymtfoUa. fl % I - I • \*1>, .1 *.!« patula. DicANORiA TKioTMiA. Arenaria. dunculig aUeriiis axillaribus solitiiriis elongatis, calyci- bus acutifi, petalis longitudine cal^cis. On the sea-shore of Labrador. O • v. s. in Herb. Banks. ** Foliis sululatO'linearibus. macrocarpa. 5. A. csnpitosa ; foliis congestis »ubu1a(o«linearibus planis tnargine ciliatis, pedunculis terminalibus unifloris fo« liosis, calycis fuliolis linearibuit, petalis ovatis calyce ..J. duplo longioribup, capsulia elongato-oblongis calyco tripio longioribus. On the north-west coast of America. Nelson. 11. v. s. in Herb. Banks. This approaches near to A. grandi- flora, but ditTers in the long capsule and the linear leaves of the calyx materially. 6. A. pubescens ; caulibus filifurmibus paniculatis multi- flori bus. — Mick.Jl. amcT. 1. p. 273. On riK'ks, near Knoxville, Kentucky. Michaus, If.. -f . Resembles A. tenuifolia. squarrosa. 7, ^_ caespitosa j foliis imis squarroso-imbricatis canalicula- tis glabris, cauliculis simplicissimis oligophyllis, flori* bus terminalibus paucis erectis, petalis calyce subro- tiindo multo majoribus. Mich.fl. amer. 1, p. 273. A. imbricata. Herb. Banks, A. caroliniana. Wali.Jl. car. 141. Ill sandy pine-barrens : New Jersey and Carolina. 11 , July, Aug. V. V. Resembles A. saxatilis. slriiia. 6. A. glabra, erecta, mnlticaulis ; foliis subulato-Hnearibus erectin, panicula rariflora, petalis calyce ovali>lanceo- lato cunspicue striato multo longioribus. Mich. Jl. avier. 1 . p. 274. uKi.M wlWlf^Vu , Onjpcks of Canada. New England, and on the high a«-iw-i vw .|^ ^^, <^ji,%M4ftountain8 ot Carolina. V- May, June. v.v.;v.s. ' 1 j in Herb. Lyon, specimen carolinianum. Resembles A. striata, but is a larger and more upright plant. glabra. 9. A. glaberrima. erectiuscula, filiformi-multicaulis ; foliis subulato-linearibus planis patulis, pedicellis unifloris elongatis divaricatis, calycis foliolis ovalibus obtusius- culis licvibus petalis brevioribus. Mich. Ji. amer. I. P- 274. Stdlaria uniflora. ITalt.Jl. car. 141. ' "^ On rocks in North Carolina. Mickata. 11. ■\-. juniperina. 10. A subpubescens, erecta, multicaulis^ foliis subulatis oecANDKiA TBiOYNiA. ArenaHa. ..,P ' ■ubtriqnetrii pungi^ntibus, pantcula terminali dirho- ' ' "^ tome-inultifloni,calycisfoliolisovato-lanceolatit«triatis mucronatis pctalis vix duplo brevioribui. — tyUld. sp. pi 2 p. 725. Icon. Smilh ic. ined. I. 1.35. . In Labrador aiid Newfoundland. U. v.$. in Herh. Banks. 11. A. pubescens, caegpitoso-roulticaulis} foliis sr^taceis, cau. liculis 1— 3-don8 erectii, calycis foliolU linearibus sub< hirsutis petalis duplo brevioribus. — IFilld. ip. pi. 2. p. 726. Icon. Jacq. austr. 3. /. 272. On the north-west coast of America. MenxUs. 71 . V. s. in Herb. Banks. 12. A. glabriuscula, caespitosa; cauliculis stricto-erectis, foliis subulatis pungentibus striatis, floribus dense> fasciculatis, calycibus subulatis striatis, petalis brevis- tim'a.—JViUd. sp. pi. 2. p. 727. Icon. Jac ^i//(/. sp. pi. 2. p. 780. Icon. /7. rffln. 980. Engl. lot. 762. ■■ In sbady woods: Canada. ' Mkhaux. On the high mountains of Pensylvania and New York, round the roots of old trees. P. 11. May. v. v. Flowers large, wliite, with red veins and yellow at the bottom : the petals are cuneate, emarginate, and narrower than (he European species. ' violacteh 2> O. acaulis ; scapo umbellifero, pedicellifi subpubescen- tibus, floribus nutantibus, foliis ternatis (>bcnrdatis glabris, calycis laciniis apice callosis, stylis staminibus exterioribus brevioribus. — IFilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 786. ' Icon. Jacq.oxal.t. 80. / 2. Jacq. hart. 2. t. 180. Fluk.ahn.t.XOfl.f.A. In shady woods, on the side of hills, in fertile soil : New England to Carolina. % . April, May. v. v. Flowers pink>coIoured. Lyoni. 3.0. tota sericeo-pilosa; caule ramoso decumbente, pe> dunculis bifloris petiolis longiovibus, fol'is ternatis bilobo-obcurdatis, laciniis rotundatis divaricatis, peta- lis cuneatis, siliquis tomentosis calyce lanceolato dupio lungioribus. On Cumberland Island, Georgia. Lyon. % , June. v. s. in Herb. Lyon, Flowers yellow. eomiculata. 4. O. tola pubcscens; caule ramoso diiTuso sen prorum. bente, pedunculis umbellatis petiolis brevioribus, fi.liis ternatis obcordatis, petalis obcuneatis apice erusis, stylis longitudine staminum hiteriorum. — IFiitd. sp. pi. 2. p. 800. Icon. Jaca. oxal. t. 5. Salisb. in act. soc. linn. lond. 2. t.23.J.5. O.pusilla. In cultivated grounds ; Canada to Carolina. ©. "V • May — Oct. V. V. Flowers yellow j the American plant has larger flowers than the European ; iu every other respect they are very much alike. strtcta* DilleniL sedoidut DXCAirbHiA rsNTAOTNiA. Oxalit. 5. O. tota hinuta ; caule erecto ramoso^ pedunculii um- belliferis petioHs brevioribut, foliis ternatis obcordatis, petalis obovatis, stylis longitudine staminum iuterio- rum. — fVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 800. O. ambigua. Salui. in act. soc. linn, lond. 2. /. 23./. 4. • O. corniculata. Ft. dan. t. 873. Icon. Jacq. oxal. t. 4. Dill. dth. t. 221./ 4. In cultivated grounds : Pensylvania to Virginia. 11 . June, July. v. v. Flowers yellow. Q. O. hirsuta j caule folioso erecto hirto, pedunculis um- belliferis foliis longioribus, foliis ternatis obcordatis, corollis emarginatis. IVilld. tp- pi. 2. p. 799. Icon. Dill.elth. I. 221. In Carolina. Dillenius. O • + • Flowers yellow, larger than the preceding one, with which it generally ia confounded. 396. PENTHORUM. Gen. pi. 790. 1. P. caule ramoso, angulato; foliis lanceolatis snbsessilibus ^ inxqualiter dense-serratis, spiels terminalibus panicula- tis alternis cymosisque, senunibus scrobitbrmibus.— > IVilld. sp.pl.2.p.770. Icon. Act. ups. 1744. /. 2. In ditches and small ponds : New England to Carolina. "U . June, July. i>. v. Flowers white or pale yellow. In the Herbarium of A. B. Lambert, Esq. is a se> cond species, brought by Sir George Staunton from China, which I distinguish by the following charac- ters : Penthorum chinense, caule simplici tereti, foliis elongato-lineari-lanceolatis subpetiolatis inxqualiter serratis, spicis cymosis terminalibus, seminibus ovatii corueis. 397. SEDUM. Gen. pi. 739. }.S. erectum, glabrum, l-2*unciale ; foliis alternis tere- tiusculis oblongis, floribus ad summitatem pauciori- bus alternis subpedicellatis. Mich.Ji. am^. 1. p. 276. In North Carolina, on flat rocks. Michaux. On the east banks of the Shatiadoah River, Virginia. P. %. June, July. v. v. Flowers white, wkh eight stamina. 2. S. glabrum ; caulibus assurgentibus, foliis sparsis pla- pukhellum. niuscule linearibus ubtusis, cyma polystachya, floribus •esfiilibus octaudris.— A/tcA./(. amer. I. p. 177. Y 2 I. pusillum. 1 Ji ii t24 BBCANOiiiA rsNTAOTNiA. Sedum. On rocks near Knoxville. Mchaux. 11. July. -f-. Flowers parple. Resembles S. r^flexum. atenopetalum., 3. S. glabram ; caulibus assurg'entibus, foliis sparsis con- gestis adnato-sessilibus coiiipresso-subulatis acutis, cy- ma terminali trichotoma dichot^lui, spicis recurvatis, floribus sessilibus 10-andris, petalis Hnearibus calyco multo longioribus. On rocks on the banksof Clarck's river and Kooskoosky. y.. June, July. v. s. in Herb. Lewis. Flowers golden yellow ; has some affinity with S. r^exum. ttrnatum, 4. S. pumilum, repens ; foliis planis rotundato-spathulatit ternis, cyma subtristachya, floribus sessilibus 8-andris, centro 10-andro. — Mich.fi. amer. I. p. 277« S. saxatilis floribus albis &c. Clayt. virg. 89 1. S. americanum. Herb. Banks. On rocks in the western parts of Pensylvania, Virginia, and Carolina. TJ.. May, June. v. v. An elegant little species ; flowers white. ttUphmdes, 5. S. foliis planis ovalibus utrinque subacutis dentatis, co- rymbo multiplici fasciculate. Mich.fi. amer. 1 . p. 277* On rocks on high mountains : Virginia and Carolina. If. . June, July. v. v. Flowers pale purple. VI. DECAGYNIA, 398. PHYTOLACCA. Gen. pi. 600. decandra. 1 . P. foliis ovatis utrinque acutis, floribus decandris deca- gynis.— ff^il/d. sp. pl.X.p. 822. Icon. Dill. elth. t. 33g. f. 399. Pluk. aim. t. 225./. 3. In open woods and old fields : New England to Carolina. 71 . June, July. v. v. Flowers white, on red pedun- cles ; berries black, and give an elegant purple colour to any liquor. The young sprouts in spring give a fine vegetable for the table, resembling asparagus. The plant is known by the name of Poke-weed. .• ut * XI. leOSANDRIA. I. MONOGYNIA. 399. CACTUS. Cat. superus, monophyllus, itnbricatus. Cof. multiplex. Stigm. muUifidum. Sacca l-lo- cuhris, polyspernaa. 400. BARTONIA. Cal. superus, 5-fidus. Cor. polype- tala. Co/u. cylindrica, Nlocularis, apice operculatitn 3 — 5-valvis. Recept. 3 — 5. parietalia, duplici serie seminifera. 401. DECUMARIA. CaL superus, 8— 12-fidus. Pet. 8 — 12. Caps, f — 10-locularis, polysperma. 402. PHILADELPHUS. Cal. superus, turbinatus, 4-5- fidus. Pei. 4-5. Styl. 4-ndu8. Caps. 4-5-loca- laris, polysperma. 403. CHRYSOBALANUS. Cal. inferus, caropanulatus, 5-fidus. Pet. 5. Stylus lateralis. Drupce nux ovata> 5-falcata, 5-valvis, 1-sperma. 404. PRUNUS. Cal. inferus, campanulatus, 5-fidu8, de- ciduus. Pet. 5. Stylus terminalis. Drupce nux suturis prominulis. 405. TI6AREA. Cal. inferus, campanulatus, 5-partitus. Pet. 5. Caps, folliculiformis, sutura lateral! dehis* cens. Sent, unicum. 406. LYTHRUM. Cal. inferus, tubulosus, 12-dentatus, basi aequali. Pel. 6. aequalia. Caps. 2-locularis, po. lysperma. 407. CUPHEA. Cal. inferus, tubulosus, 6— l3-dentatU8, basi hinc gibbus. Pet. 6. inaequalia. Caps. 1-locu- laris, bine cum calyce longitudinaiiter debiscens. ir. DI-PENTAGYNIA. 408. FOTHERGILLA. CaL inferus, truncatus, obsolete crenatus. Cor. 0. Germen bifidum. Styli 2. Caps, 2-locularis. Sent, solitaria, ossea. 3?3 leOSAWDtlA. 409. AGRIMONIA. Cal. inferui, S-dentatas, allero obvallatus. Pet, 5. Stt/li 2. Sent. 2, in fundo calycis. 410. CRATiEGUS. Gil. superas. 5-ficlus. Pet. 5. Styli 1—5. Bttcca aeu Pomum ^fi-spennum. Sf.n. 411. PYRUS. Cal. superas, 5-fidus. Pet. 5. '.Ayli 5. Pomum 5-locuIare, polyspermutn. Sent, cartilaginea. 412. SORBUS. Cal. superus, 5-fidu8. Pet. 5. Styli 3. Sacca S-sperma. Sem. cartilaginea. 413. SPIRiEA. Ca/. inferos, A-fidus. Pet. 5. StiftiS, Caps, polyspermae. >/■/ ■ J>Wit. in, POLYGYNIA. 414. ROSA. Cal. urceolatus, collo coarctatns, 5-fida9. Pet. 5. Sem. plurima* hispida, caljrcis interioris la- teri affixa. 415. RUliUS. Ca/. patens, 5-fidu8. Pet. 5. Bacca com- posita, acinis monospermis. 416. DALIBARDA. Cat. patens, 5-fidus. Pet. 5. Pis- iifla 5 — 8. Styli longi, filiformes, decidui. Sem. ex- succa. 417. DRY AS. Cal. patens, 8-fidus. Pet. 8. Sem. plu- rima : arista lanata. 418. GEUM. Cnl. 10-fidus. Pet. 5. Sem. aristata : arista plerumque geniculata. 419. POTENTILLA. Cal. lO-fidus. Pet. 5. Sem. sub- rotunda, receptaculo parum exsucco affixa. 420. COMARUM. (7a/. lO-fidus. Per. 5. calyce minora. Recept seminum ovatum, spongiosum, perHistens. 421. FRAGARIA. Cal. lO-tidus. Pet. 5. Recept. se- minum ovatum, bac'itum, deciduum. 422. CALYCANTHUS. Cnl. l-phyllus, urceolatus, squarrosus, foliolis coloratis. Cor. calycina. Siyli plunmi. Siigm. glandulosa. Sem. plurima^^caudata, intra calycem succulentum. r \»t altera in fundo t.S. Slyli ua. Sf.a. '.jtyli 5. irtilaginea. . Sttfli 3. StyUS. I, 5-fidas. terioris la« lacca cotn* /. 5. Pis- . Sem. ex.' Setn. plu- , aristata : Sem. sub> » minora. Ristens. iecept. se- irceolatus, na. Slyli '■ S .;l ICOIANBtlA MOMO0TIII4. I. MONOGYNIA, aa; »i.« 399. CACTUS. Gen. pi 838. >tK' I. C. articulato-prolifer} articuHs compressts ovatit, spinia setaceis.— IVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 943. Icon. Kfiorr thes. l.t.F.a, In pine- barrens and sandy fields: New Jersey to Caro« lina. T; . June, July. v. v. Flowers large, yellow ; berries red, eatable, known by the name of Prickly Pears. I'here are two or three more species growing on the Missouri ; but having had no opportunity to see them myself, I only mention it here, to draw the attention of the botanists in those regions towards them. 400. BARTONIA. Sims in lot. mag. 148;. 1. B. germine fnlioso, seminibus nudis. B. decapetala. Sims I. c. On chalky soil and arid volcanic grotuids, on the bor- ders of the Missouri. M. Lewis. ^ . July, Aug. V. s. in Herb. Lewis. Radix biennis, fibrosa. Caul's raraosus, teres. Rami patentes, scabri. Falia alterna, semi-amplexicaulia, oblonga, basi dilatata, superne sensim angustiora, in* ciso-dentata seu subpinnatifida, utrinque scabra, glau« cescentia. Flares magni, aibi, ex axillis superionbus, solitarii, pedunculaii. Pecfuncu/ifoliosi, folio breviores. Calyx superus campanulatus, 5-partitus ; laciniis ova- tis, longissime acuminatis, peialis- paulo brevioribus. Petala 10. alba, lanceolato-oblonga, acuta, unguicu- lata. Stamina numerosa, filiformia, petalis breviora. Antherscented. sarmentosa, 2. D. foliis ovatis acutis basi rotundatis, apice serratis. jyilld. enutn. 5l6. Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 850> Forsythia scandens. Walt. ft. car Icon. Bosc.in act. hist. not. paris. 1. /. 13. |n deep cedar-swamps of Virginia and Carolina ; parti- cularly plentiful (in the Dismal-swamp, near Norfolk. I; . July, Aug. V' V, Thi? climbing shrub resem- bles the first species, but grows taller, and is in evexy other respect larger in all its parts. It ascends, in comr pany of Zixyphus vohtUUs, the tallest cypress tree^ in those swamps. .^ . , IC08AHDKIA M0N06YKIA. (fjf 329 402. PHILADELPHUS. Gen. pi B40. 1 . P. foliis ovatis acuminatis integerrimis, calycis larintis inodorut. acatit, stylo staminibus longiore indiviso, stigmatibus qaatuor oblongis. — ffilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 948. Icon. Catesb. car. 2. t. 84. Bot. mag. 1478. On the banks of rivers in South Carolina. T; . .Tune, July. V. V. ' An elegant shrub : flowers large, white. 2. P. foliis ovatis acutis subintegerrimis, margine ciiiatis, Lewisii. calycis laciniis acutis, stylo longitudine staminum 3- t. fldo, stigmatibus tribus. On the waters of Clarck's river. I? . July. v. *. i« Herb. Lewis. The flowers are smaller than the pre- ceding species. 3. P. foliis ovatis acuminatis denticulatis,' axillis venanira grandlflorus, subtus fasciculato*pi1()sis, calycis laciniis acuminatis, -rv; stylo staminibus longiore indiviso, stigmatibus quatuor .nlir-.;- ^^•» linearibus.— ^f/R enum. 511. P. inodorus. Hortul. On river banks in South Carolina and Georgia, f; . June, July. v. v. This is generally found in most •'. ' gardens, under the name of P. i/iotforui, which is by . . . fer a morescarce plant, .» - ■ ■■ /'- I 403. CHRYSOBALANUS. Gen. pi. 850. I.e. foliis subcuneatim oblongis vel etiam oblanceolatis ollongifolius. subtus lanuginoso-incanis, petalis subrotundo-ob-ovali- bus, staminibus glabris, fructibus oblongo-ovatis.— Mich. fl. amer.l. p. 2Q3. Icon. Bartr. iter, t. ,... In the barren sands of Georgia and Florida. ^ . May, June. V. s. in Herb. Lyon. Flowers white, very small, in large panicles; they are generally dioicous: "wr 'a the fruit is the size of a common plum. This shrub ,'.- .;:'-'* ) ■' runs with its branches under ground, without making any fibres, for a considerable distance; and its side branches appear from one to two feet above ground, as a separate small shrub, by which more properly it might be considered as a tree under ground. 404. PRUNUS. Gen.pl. 849. "' }, p. floribus racemosis, racemis erectis elongatis, foliis de- ciduis ovali-oblongis acuminatis inaequaliter duplicato- vtrgmiana. < a { I •do icoaAvttau mohootitia. Frunus. dentatii utrinque glabris, petiolis subquadriglanduloiii. —Willd Mp. pi 2. p. 985. • P. rubra, /fi/. *««> 3. p. 162. 1 1 Icon. ff^Uld. arb. t.5 / I. Jtftch. arl. I In woods, frequent : Canada to Florida, tj . April, "May. V. V. A handsome tree : flowers white, as all tlie foU ," » lowing are; berries red. The wood is very useful " It... and handsome, and it manufactured into elegant fur- niture. urolina. % P. floiibus racemosis, racemis laxis, foliis deciduis sim- pliciter serratiH, serraturis iniiniis sobglandulosis, costa v'. media basin versus barbata.— IVilld. ip, pi. 2. p. 986. ■ P. virginiana. Ait//, diet. n. 3. Du Ri harbk. 2.p. 19I. Icon. IFilld. arb. t. 5. f 2. Wangh. amer. t. 14. f 33. .. In mountain woods : Pnnsylvania to Carolina. Ij.May, June. V. V. Resembles the first species very much. canadensis, 3. P. floribus racemasis, foliis deciduis eglnndulosis lato- lanceolatis rugosis argute serratis utrinque subpubesren* tibus, in petiolum attenuatis. — fVitld. sp. pi. 2. p. g66. Icon. Pluk. aim. t. 156. f. 4. II In North America. Sp.pl. fj . +. I strongly sus< pect this to be nothing more than P. hiemalis, No. 9. earoliniana. 4. P. floribus racemosis, foliis sempervirentibus nblongo- lanceolatis mucronatis serratis eglandulosis laevigatis.— WUld. sp. pi. 2. p 987. In South Carolina and Georgia. T; . May. v. v. A ^' . handsome evergreen shrub, resennbling P. lusUanica. sempeirflorens. 5. P. floribus racemosis, racemis fuliosis pendulis, calycibus serratis, foliis ovHtis serratis glabris basi glandulosis. — WiUd.sp pl.2.p.gg'i. P. serotina. Roth catalect. l./>. 58. In the western parts of Virginia. T; . May. v. v. A . '.! small shrub. Iwea^, 0. P. floribus oorymbosis, pedicellis elongatis, foliis ovali- oblongis acuminatis eroso-denticulatis membranaceii glabris, fructu subovatu. — Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 286. ,- Icon Mich. arb. t. .... In Canada and on the high mountains of New Engliind and Pemylvauia. Ij . May, June. v. v. A very handsome small tree ; the wood exquisitely hard and fine grained ; the cherries hang in clusters, are small, red, and agreeable to the taste, but occasion an as- tringency in the tcoutb, from which they are called Choke-cherries. icoiAVDtiA MONOttTurA. Pmnui. S91 hietnalis. 7« P' umbellis lubMuilibui aggregatit muUiflorii tandem pensylvanica, paniculxformibas, foiiis oblongo-lanceolatii serratis glabrii baii biglandulosis, ramnlif puDCtatia.— ^t//(/. sp. pi. 2. p. 993. P. lanceolata. fTiUd.arb. t.3.f.3. In woods and near plantations : New England to Vir- ginia. f; . April, May. v. v. This resembles P. Cr- rasHs very much : the cherries are unali, and agreeable to eat. 8. P. umbellis sessilibus solitariis paucifloris, foiiis deciduis nigra. ovatis acuminatis incqualiter argute nerratis utrinque glabris, petiolis biglandulosis. — fVitld. sp. pi. 2. Icon. Bot. mag. 1117> In Canada and on the Allegany mountains. ^ . May, June. V. V. 9. P. umbellis sessilibus aggregatis paucifloris, calycis laci* nils lanceolatis, stipuU setaceo-compositi!), foiiis ob- longo-ovalibu.i obovalibusve abrupte promisseque acu- minatis, rructu subovato. — Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. 284. In Canada and on the western mountains of Virginia and Carolina, h . May. v. v. The fruit small, black, extremely astringent, but eatable in winter ; called Black Choke-cherry. 10. P. umbellis sessilibus aggregatis paucifloris, foiiis ovato- pygmxa. ellipticis acutis utrinque glabris argute serratis basi bi- glaiidulosis.— ^f't/Zc/. sp pi. 2. />. og3. In the western parts of Pensylvania and Virginia. T; . May. V. V. A shrub about four or five feet high ; - the fruit very indifferent, black, the size of a large pea. 11. P. umbellis sessilibus aggregatis paucifloris, pedunculis pubescent. calycibusque pubescentibus, foiiis brevi-ovalibus ser. rulatis basi plerumque biglandulosis, drupa spbxrica, Duce subrotuado-ovoidea. P. sphaerocarpa. Mich.fl. amer. 1. p. 284. On the sea-coast of New England. Michaux. In the western parts of Pensylvania on the borders of lakes. ■':■•'■ P. \i. May. V. V. A small shrub ; flowers smaller than any other American species ; fruit brownish-pur- ple, very astringent. 12. P. umbellis sessilibus aggregatis paucifloris, calycibus pumtla. acutiSj nunis virgatis teretibus, foiiis angutto-lanceo- 389 icMAVDiu MONOOTNiA. Pranui. latif Buperne lerratis rabtui pollidis. — fyilld. $p. pi. 2. p.ggo. Icon. MUt. ic. t. 89./. 3. In low grounds and swamps : Pensylvania and Virginia. T; . May. v. v. A small tbrub of the appearance of Amygdalus nana ; fruit red, very acid. iepressa. 13. P. umbellis sessilibos aggregatis paucifloris, calycibus obtusis, ramis angulatis depresso-prostratis, foliis cu- neato-lanceolatis rariter serratis glabris subtus glaucis, fructu nvato. P. pumila. Mich, Jl. amer. 1 . p. 286. On the sandy shores of rivers and lakes : Canada to Virginia, f; . May. v. v. This low shrub, which spreads its branches very much, and does not rise above one foot from the ground, is known by the name of Sand-cherries. The fruit is black, small, and agreeably tasted. Chicasa. 14. P. gemmis aggregatis bifloris, pedicellis brevissimis, ca« lycibus glabris, laciniis obtusis, foliis oblongo-ovalibus acutis seu acuminatis serrulatis, fructu subgloboso, , , ramis spineacentibus glaberrimis. — Mich. Jl. amer. 1. p. 284. • P. insititia. Walt. ft. car. 146. In Virginia and Carolina. T; . April, May. v. v. Known by the name of Ckicasaw Plum. The fruit is yellow and agreeably tiisted. It is mentioned in Michaux's '. Flora, that it was introduced by the Indians; which ' ^ probably may be t'le case, as it generally only occurs where ancient camps of Indians have been. in«rt/tma. 15. P. pedunculis subsolitariis, foliis ovatooblongis acumi« natis duplicato-serratis. fVilld. enum. 5\Q. P. acuminata, fruticosaj ramulis glabris, foliis oblongo- ovalibus longiuscule acuteque acuminatis, calyce glabro, drupa longiuscule pedunculata ovata acuminata. Mich, - " Jl. amer. l.p. 284? " On the sea-coast : New Jersey to Carolina. Tj . May. V. V. Fruit the size of a pigeon's egg, very good to eat, dark purple. Suiquehari' I6. P. pedunculis sohiariis, foliis obovato-cLV.r.r'is - iw.us nu, glaucis serratis basi integerrimis. IVii-L, e calycibui >> foiiis cu- >tU8 glaucis. Canada to rub, which >es not rise y the name imallj and ssimis, ca« >o-ovalibus ubgloboso, i. amer. 1. f> Known is yellow Micbaux's is; which a\y occurs (is acumU oblongo. X glabro, ta. Mich. F?. May. r good to ti ^ui/iuS m. 510. lia, f? . proaqhes 7U /:/.'./:. /• '!/> : / ',//,'//<■ '//f //nmt • "//>/){ 'l pedunculis solitariis, foliis ellipticis glabris, fructibus ctrasifera. pendulis, ramis subinermibus. ITiltd. sp. pi 2. p. gg?. Near habitations, frequent. I;. April, May. v. v. This : .- is the common Myralolan Cherry, and had its origin from America, according to authors. 18. P. pedunculis solitariis, foliis elliptico-lanceolatis subtus spinosa. pubescentibus, fructibus rectis, ramis spinosis. Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 997. The common Black Thorn, or Sloe, is frequently found in hedge-rows, particularly in Pensylvauia, but has been introduced from Europe. 405. TIGAuEA. jiull. guj. 2. p. 917. trans. v.W. Pursh in linn. 1. T. foliis in apice ramulorum confertis, obcuneatis, 3-den- tatis, supra villosis subtus cano-tomentosis, floribus terminalibus solitariis brevissime pedunculatis. In the prairies of the Rocky- mountains and on the Co- lumbia river. Tj . July. v. s. in Herb. Lewis. Flow- ers yellow. Frtttex ramosissimus. Cortex cinerea. Ramuli brevis- simi, gibbosi, apice fasciculatim foliosi. Gemmte : squamis subrotundis, glabris, fuscis. Folia cuneifor- mia, quasi in petiolum angustata, apice 3-dentata seu 3-fida, laciniis lateralibus acutis, intermedia subemar- ginata, margine revoluta, supra strigoso-villosa, subtus cano-tomentosa, subtriplinervia, semiuncialia. Pe- cfuRcu/tbrevissimi, terminates, solitarii, uniflori. Flores lutei, magnitudine Cratcegi oxyacanthi. Calyx extus hirsutissimus, laciniis acutis. Petala obovata, subun- guiculata, calyce paulo longiora. Filamenta circtter 20. longitudine petalorum. Antherce oblongae, bilo- culares. Germen oblongum, hirstftum, longitudine staminum. Stylus brevis, obliquus. Stigma simplex. Capsula immatura calyce persistente cincta. This singular shrub approaches the nearest to Tigarea of Aublet : the seeming difference in character may only be owing to the imperfect state of the specimens Aublet's description seems to be made of. It cer- tainly deserves to *be separated from Tetracera, though generally united with that genus. tridentata. m^ lOOSANOaiA MOHOOYMU* 4oe. LYTHRUM. Gen. pi 625. Salicaria. 1 . L. pubescenii ; fuliis oppositis ternatisque sessilibus Ian- /3. pubeiiceiif . ceolatis basi cordatis, floribug terminalibus verticillato- ■picatis I2'andri8,capsuli8 oblongis. — Willd. sp. pi. 2, p. 665. lam. Ft. dan. 671. Enil. lot. IO61 . In wet meadows : Canada and New England. 11 . July, >^ug. V V. About two feet bigb; flower* very ■howy, purple. verticillalum. 2. L. pubescens ; foliis oppositU lanceolatis petiolatis, flori- bus axillaribus corymboiis subverticillatim aggregatis decandris, fructibus globosis. — IV Hid. sp.pl. 2. p. 866» Decodon aquaticum. Gmtl. $yst. 677. AnonymoB aquatica. Walt.Jl. car. 137. Id swamps: Canada to Florida; not common. %. July, Aug. V. V, A showy perennial, from two to four feet high ; the stems are declinate, and strilte fre- quently roots on their summits ; flowers large, fine purple. virgatum. 3. L. foliis oppositis lanceolatis glabris, caule panicniato, floribus axillaribus ternis pedicellaiis 12-andri8.— ff^iltd. sp. pi. 2. p. 665. L. virgatum. Walt.Jl. car. 120. In low sandy meadows and swamps. Bosc. % . July, Aug. v. «. in Herb. Enslen. Flowers pale purple. Walter in his Flora Caroliniensis has it as an bexan- druus plant { which probably may be the case. alatum. 4. L. glaberrimum ) foliis oppositis ovato-oblongis acutis basi subcordatis arete sessilibus, ramis virgatis 4>gono- alatis, floribus axillaribus solitariis sessilibus hexandris. In Lower Georgia. Enslen. "U . June, July. v. s. in Herb. EnsleU, From three to four feet high j flowers small, purple. lineare. 5. L. glabrum, virgato-pantculatum ; foliis suboppositis li- nearibus, floribus axillaribus solitariis 6-andris.— > fVilld. V. pi. 2. p. 666. Near the sea-coast of Virginia and Carolina. "U • July, Aug. V. V. Three or tour feet high j flowers smallj, white. t.C.^ J IC08AMDBIA MOVOOYHtA. asf 407. CUPHEA. Jacq.hort.2.p.%i. t, C. viscosa ; foliis oppositis petiolatis ovato-oblongls, flo- ribus 12-andri8 lateralibus solitariis breviasime pedua- culatis. — ^i7/, ■ V ■ ,, ' virgatu, floribuH brcviHHiinc pcdicellHtiM, petalis c«lyoo ,1 ■etquilongioribug, tructibuM mibrotundiit divaricato- hispldii.— /f^i/W. f/>. /►/. 2. /<. H7fi. In wooils, on tbe side nf liilla : IVnsylvania to Virginia. )^ . June, July, v.v. Flowers »mall, ydlow. 9. A. hifHutlsaimn ) foliia interrnptu-pinnatia, iinpuri seRsili, folioUa pluriniia lancuolatis argute Herr.itin subtua hir- autia, apicia virgatia vihcohIr, Horibua brevi-petiolatis, potalia calyce dupio longioribus, fructibua obconicia divuricato-biHpidia. On liigh mountain- meadowH : Virginia and Carolina. % . July, Anu;. v. v. Grows to the height of iivK feet ; is covered with very long brownish hairs : the flower apikrs are likewise very cloudy covered with viscous hairs, and have a very agreouble tialsamic scent : the flowers are small and pale yellow. striata. 4. A. spicis virgatis, frnctibns rcflexis turbinatia aulcato- striatis apice tantum et quasi coronatim hispidis. Mich. Jl. amer. l./i. 28/. In Canada. Micfiaux. If., + . Flowers white. 410. CRATiEGUS. Gen.pl.BH. apiifolta. l.C. spinosa; fuliis deltoideis inciso-lobatia, lobia acutis in- ciso-dentatis, corynibi pedicellis subaimplicibua, caly- cis tubo oblongo, laciniis subscrratis.— il/tcA.^. amcr. "^ l.p.267' , . C. Oxyacantha. JValt.Jl. car. 14?. In low woods and on the banks of rivers : Virginia and Carolina ; plentifully on the banks of Roanoke-river, Southampton, f; . May, June. v. v. This shrub, with its elegant foliage and scarlet berries, would be one of the tioest ornaments to be introduced into the gardens, particularly for the purpose of making hedges; which object has been so much neglected in North America. tpathulata. 2. C. ramulis spinescentibus fasciculatim foliosia, foliis par* vis longissime deorsum angustatis subspathulatis trifi- dis, corymbis paucifloris, pedicellis brevibus, calyci- bus tomentosis. — Mich, ft. amer. 1. p. 288. In dry woods, near rivers : Virginia and Carolina. Iq . May, June. v. v. The thorns are very lai;ge and crooked} leaves small. 4. >. ICOIANORU DI'PRNTAOYNIA. CratOBgUS. SI. C. Hpinnsn ; fuliii con]flto-ovati» Inciiio-angiiliitif glnbri« acntO'NurrntiN, |)etiuliM cnlycibuM)ue piilK'Mci.'tilibuii ((IniuUiluHix, pt'tiiliH orliiculatt*, floribut 5-gyniit. — ' IViUd. V pi '^- p- I0()0. McHpiluN a-Htivnliu. ff^alt. fl. car. \'\6. . Icdii. JHiik. (Urn. t. 40. J. 4. Ill wocjdft iiiid lu'dgcH : Ciiitada to Carolina, f; . A|»il« May. V V. BeriiuK ruJ, large, and agrcrable to cat. 4. C. H|)ii)()N.i ; foliin cnrdnto-nvnt'm baVi truncatiii inciiio- anguhUiH glahris, |)tit'uiliiluH acuriloliu. Lam. eiicyrl. 4. p. 442. * MeNpilus Phwnopyrum. Linn, suppl. 254. - Me»pilu» cordata. Mill. id. 17(). Ill hedge rowH and on the baiikM of rivoiii : Canada to VirKinia. 1; . May, June. v. v. Berrien biuuII, scarlet. 5. C. gpinoHa inerminvn ; foliis ovato-eHipticiB inciio-serra- tis subplicatiH HiibbirtiH, calyoibuH vilWiuHCuliit, fuliolis lineari-lanceolatis Herratis, Huribus trigynii. ff'iUU, tp. pi. l.p. 1()01. C. leucopbleoH. Mconch. weissensl. p.3l.t.2, C. tonientosa. Du Hoi harlik. i.p, 183. C. edulia. Loddiges catat. Meopilus calpodendron. Ehrh. beitr. 2. p. 6?. Moipilus latifolia. Lam. i;ncyd. 4. p. 444. In rocky and gravelly woods, and on banks of rivers t Pensylvania to Carolina. I2 . June. v. s. 6. C. spinosa ; foliis ellipticis inaequaliter serratis glabris, petiolis calycibusque glanduloHiH, laciniin calycis obtusiit, baccis globosis 5.-8pcrmiH.— ^//rENTAOYNiA. Spiraea. In dry swamps of Canada and New York. 1; . Majr. V. V. Flowers white, small, and in great abundance. 4. S. foliis obovatis apice inciso-dentatis glabris, corymbis pediinculatis. — If^iltd. sp. pi. 2. p. 1038. Icon. Schmidt arb, 53 ^. S. loliis utrinque subvillosis paucidentatis. Schmidt arb 54. In Canada and on the north-west coast. 1; . May, June. V. V. 5. S. foliis lato-ovatis inciso>serratis glabris, corymbis ter- minalibus cumpositis fastigiatis foliosis. — Pall. Jl, ross. l.p.33.t. 16. In the mountains of Virginia. Ij • ^^Y — Ja'y* *'• *'• Not above a foot high ; flowers tinged with red. TLis species is very distinct from S. ulmifolia Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 1058, to which it has been referred ?a a synonym. 6. S. foliis ovatis lobatis duplicato-dentatis crenatisve gla- bris, corymbis terminalibus contertiflnris, floribus 3- gynis, capsulis inflatis.— Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. \05y. , , Icon, bchmidt arb. 32. liob, ic. 134. Comm. hart. I. /. 87. On the banks of rivers, particularly in the mountains i Canada to Carolina, fj . June, July. v. v. -Flowers white J generally known by the nar/;? of Nine'lark. 7. S. foliis ovatis sublobatis duplicato-dentatis su 'itus reticu- latis tomentosis, corymbis terminalibus con;;estis sub- capitatis longissime pedunculatis, calycibuj tomen- tosis. On tlie north-west coast. Menzies. Tj . June. r. *. in Herb. Banks. An imperfect 8j)ecimen of this spe- cie's I observed in the Lewisian Herbarium, gathered on the Columbia. 8. S. foliis ovatis lobatis dentatis subplicatis subl.iis nivco- ' tomentosis, paniculis terminalibus pedunci'iatis ramo« sissimis. On the banks of the Kooskoosky. V; . June, July. v. s. in Herb. Lewis. A shrub about five feet high. g. S. foliis pinnatis, foliolis uniforntibus serratis, floribus panicuiatis. fFilld. sp. pl.2. p. 1060. Icon. ^'>chmidt arb. 5S. Pall. Jl. ross. 1. 1. 24. On tlie north-west coast, and probably in Canada. T; July, Aug. white. V. V. A handsome small shrub ; flowers » S^.:. ICOSAMOtlA OI-PIKTAOTNIA. Spirxa. 843 V. s. lobata. ** Herlacece. 10. S. follis 2-3-pinnati8, spicis paniculatis, floribus S-gynis Aruncui. diolcis.—JvUld. sp. pi 2. p. 1060. Icon. Pallfl.ross. 1. 1.26. fi. S. foliis lucidis, panicula oblonga, spicis gracilibus her- americana. raaphroditis. In the mountains : Pensylvania to Georgia. "U . June, July. V. V. Flowers white ; a very elegant plant. Jl.S. foliis pinnatisglabris, imparl inajore 7-lobo, laterali- bus 3-lobis« corymbis proliferis. frUtd. sp. pi. 2. p. 1062. S. palmata. Linn, suppl. 262. . . , , Icon. Jacq.kort. 1. /. 88. In fertile wet meadows : Virginia and Carolina. "U . July, Aug. V. V. A beautiful perennial ; flowers red, in large clusters. }2. S. foliis tematis lanceolatis serratis suhzequalibus, stipulis trifoliata. linearibus integris, floribus ternunalibus laxe panicu* latis 5-gynis, calyce tubuloso campanulato.— li^i//(/. sp. pi. 2. p. 1063. Gillenia trifoliata. Maench. meth. suppl. p. 286. . Icon. Mill. ic. 256. Bat. mag. 4Qg. In shady woods and on bogs : Canada tu Florida ; prin- cipally in the mountainous parts thereof, "y. . June, July. V. V. A very fine perennial -, flowers large, white. It may, with the following species, with all propriety form a distinct genus. 13. S. foliis ternatis lanceolatis inciso-serratis subaequalibus, slipulacea, stipulis foli.iceis ovatis inciso-dentatis, floribus termi- naiibus laxe paniculatis 5. '*• .M ICOIAMDRIA POLTOTKIA. III. POLYGYNIA. ' »»,. .ttW 414. ROSA. Gtm.pl. 8(33. filanda, 1 . R. germinibug globosis glnbris, caulibuA aduUis peJun- ,, culisque laevibus inerraibus, fuliolis (") oblongis sub- squaiiter seriHtis glabris, petiolis glabris subacuieatis. •,j\ ,; —IVUId.sp. pi. 2. p. 10(55. '■*■ Icon. Andrews's roses. Miss Lawr, roses 27 > In Canada, nenr Hudson's Bay, and on the river St. Lau- rence. Ij . May — Aug. v. v. The younger branches are covered with straight red spines } the older ones unarmed and bhining red. parviflora, 3- R- germinibus depresso-globosis pcdunculisqne hispidis, petiolis pubescentibus subacuieatis, caule glabro, acu- leis stipularibus rectis, foliolis elliptico-lanceolatis sioi- pliciter serratis glabris, iloribus subgeminatis. — IViltd. sp. pi. 2. p. 1068. R. Carolina. Du Rot harbk. 2. p. 335. Mich.Jl. amer, 1. p. 2Q5. '' R. pensylvanica. Wangh. amer.p. \\3. R. liumilis. Marsh, arh. 235. "' In woods on the side of bills : New York to Carolina. • Vi . June, July. i'. v. About two fe3t high. There are a number of varieties of this species. nilida, 3. R. germinibus glubosis, calycibus peduncuHs ramisque hispidis, petiolis pilosiusculis inermibus, foliolis (7) oblongo-lanceolatis utrinque nitidis glaberrimis. — lyilld erium. 544. In Pen«ylvania and Virginia, Ijj • J'^'** — Aug. v. v. Petals red, obcordate. lucida, 4. R. germinibus deprcsso-globosis pedunculisque subhispi- dis, petiolis giabris subacuieatis, caule glabro, aculeis V stipularibus rectis, foliolis ovato-lanccolatis obtusius- culis grosse serratis glabris nitidis^, floribus subgeminis^ calyciiiis foliolis integris. — Willd. sp.pl.2- pAOQS. R. Carolina. WaU.fi. car. 14Q. Icon. Dill. ellh. t. 245./. 316. On the borderii of swamps : New York to Carolina. I2 . July, Aug. V. V. From four to six feet high. getnella, 5. R. germinibus depresso-globosis pedunculisque glabris, Horibus subgeminatiSj foliis oblongis acutis opacis, pe- m lUOIANORIA rOLYOTNIA. Rota. S4' *!., V. V. ;. 8. 10, Carolina. tiolifl venisque subtns pubescentlbiu, acniela uncina- tis infra axillaribns cnulinis geminatis.-^ ^tV/J. enum. 544. On dry sunny hills : New England to Carolina. T; . July, Aug. v.v. A low shrub ; flower red, large. . R. germinibuH subi^lobosin glabriusculis, pedunculis his- Lyonii, pidis, petiolis • rymbosis. — H'illd. sp. pi. 2, p. IO09. R. corymbosa. Ehrh. beitr. 4. p. 21. R, virginiana, Du Roi harbk. 2. p. 353. R. pensylvanica. Mich.Ji. amer. i.p.2g6. Icon. Andrews's roses. Miss Luwr. roses 3. 24. 36, 54. 66. 68. In swamps and on the banks of ponds : New England to Virginia, Ij , June, July. v. v. From five to six feet high. There are a great number of varieties of this species. R. germinibus globosis pedunculisque hispidulis, calyci- rubifolia. bus inexpansis muticis, foliis ternatis subtus pubescen- tibus, petiolis glandulosis aculeatisque, cnule glabro, aculeis stipularibus sparitisque suhaduncis, floribus co- rymbosis, Ait. hew. ed. 2.t.3.p. 16O. In North America. Mason. \2 - June, July. + . R. germinibus ovatis promisse hispidissimis, caiycis laci- laevigata. nils integris, aculeis geminatis recurvis, petiolis sub- aculeatisj foliolis (3—5) lanceolato-ovalibus subener- : •,* ■-^r.**^ mt IMI 346 ICOSANDRIA rOLYGYMA. Rosa. iuavcolcns. 1 1 . vibus Ixvigatis, stipulis angustis subulato-mucronatis. — Mich.Jl. amer. 1 . p. 295. In shady woods of Georgia. Tj . v. v. s.Jl. An ever- green ; climbing to a great height. R. germinibus ovatis, pedunr^ulis petiolisque glanduloso* hispidis, petiolis subaculeatis, caule glabro, aculeis sparsis rectis tenuibus, foliolis (5 — 7) ovatis serratis subtii3 vix ginnduloso-pilosis, ramulis uniAoris, calycis laciniis integris. R. Eglaiueria americana. Andrews's roses, cum icone. ptnduHra. 12. R. inermis; germinibus oblongis, pedunculis petiolisque liispidis, caale ramisque glabris, fructibus pendulis. tVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 1076. Icon. Miss. Lawr. ros. Q. Dill. ellh. t. 245./. 3)7. • In North America. 1? . May, June. v. v. in Hortis. Known by the name of Hose without Thorns. I never have seen this plant in its indigenous state. Jdieus, •) t'illosus. stritiosus. 415. RUDUS. Cen.pl. 664. * Frulicosi. . R. foliis quinato-pinnatis ternatisque rhombeo-ovatis acuminatis subtns (omentosis, petiolis canaliculatis, caule aculeatn-hispido, floribus subpaniculatis.— ^t//quinatis incisis, pedunculis filiformibus medio bracteatis, ca- lycibus glabriusculis reBexis. Smith ic. ined.f. 3. p. 63. t. 63. On the north-west coast, Menxies. V. . v. s. in Herb, ' Banks. Petals white ? This species may probably belong to the genus Daliharda. 18. R. herbaceus, pusillus; caule inermi unlfloro erecto, stellalus. foHls slmplicibus cordatis trllobis rugoso-venosis, pe- talis lanceolatis. — IVilld. sp. pi. 2. p. IO89. Smith ic. ined.f. 3. /. 64. On the north-west coast. Menxies. %. v.s. in Herb. Banks. Flowers purple. 19. R. herbaceus, pusillus ; caule inermi unifloro erecto, Chamcemom rut. pistillatus. pedatus. ■\ 350 tcosANOBiA folygy;;ia. Bubus. foliis simplicibus subreniformibus rotundato-lobatii, petalis oblongis. — IVilld. sp.pl. 2. p. lOgO. Icon. Engl. lot. 716. FL dan. 1. Linn. ft. lapp. t. 5. /I. In sphagnous bogs of Canada, and on high mountains of New England. 11. May, June. v. v. Flowerg white; berries yellow or amber-culoured. 416. DALIBARDA. Mck.Jl.avier.l.p.2gg. repens. 1. D. villosa ; stolonibus reptantibus, foliis simplicibus cor- datis crenatis, pedunculis unifloris. Lam, encycl. 6. p. 250. D. violacoides. Mich.fl. amer. 1 . p. 2Qg. Rubus Daiibarda. Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. logo. Icon. Mich. I. c. t. 27. Smith ic. ined. t. 20. Lam. il- lustr.t 441./. 3. In shady woods and bogs of Canada, and on the high mountains of New England and Pensyh'ania. If. . May, June. V. V. Flowers white. fragaroides. 2. D. foliis tematlSj foliolis cuneatis serrato-incisis ciliatisj pedunculis multifloris, calycis tubo obconico.— il/icA. Jl. avter. I. p. 300. t. 28. Dryas trifoliata. Pallas in Herb. Lamleri. In shady beech^woods of Canada, and on the Allegany mountains. 1/. May, June. v. v. Flowers yellow. 417. DRYAS. Gen. pi. 868. octopetala. 1. D. foliis ovato-oblongis grosse>dentatis rugosis subtus niveo-tomentosis, pedunculis unifloris. — WiUd. sp. pi. 2. />. 1 1 1 8. Icon . Engl. lot. 451. Fl. dan. 31. On high mountains in the north-west parts of Canada. 11. July, Aug. V. s. Flowers large, white. tenella. 2. D. microphylla ; foliis ovatis acutis basi cordatis integer- rimis plants subtus niveo-tomentosis, pedunculis uni- floris. Icon. Egede, descrip. of Greenland, p. 42. /. B.f. 3. On the white hills of New Hampshire. Pr^. Peck. H . July. V. s. in Herb. Banks. Flowers not half the size of the former. ttOSANORIA roiTOYNIA. SSI 418. GEUM. Cen.pl.SQy. 1. 6. hirsutum; follis omnibus interrapte pinnatis, imparl slrklum. ampliore, foliolis ovatis dentatis, stipuHs incisis, caly- ' cis laciniis 5. alternis linearibus brevibus, floribus erec- tis, petalis suborbiculatis calyce longioribus, aristis nudis uncinatis. — Willd. sp. pi, 2. p. 1113. G. canadense. Mtirr. in comment, goelt. 5. p. 33. f. 4, B. G. aleppicnm. Jacq. ic. rar. 1 . t. Q3. In wet meadows and bogs : Canada and New York. IJ. . May, June. v. v. Flowers large, yellow. 2. G. hirsutissimum ; foliis omnibus pinnatis, foliolis sub- agrimonoideu xqualibus insequaliter inciso-dentatis, stipulis ovatis subintegris, floribus erectis, calycis laciniis subaequa- libus, petalis ovalibus longitudine calycis. G. laciniatum. Murr. in cnmm. gcett. 5. p. 36. ^ 2 ? On the rocky banks of the Susquehanna, Pensylvania, and on the upper parts of the Missouri. IL . June, July. V. V. Flowers white. 3. G. pubescens; foliis radicalibus pinnatis, canlinis terna- album, tis, summis simplicibus trifidls, stipulis inferiuribus incisis, floribus erectis, petalis longitudine calycis, aristis uncinatis nudis apice pilosis. — Willd. erium. 536. G. canadense. Jac(/, hort. 2. p. 82. t. 175. G. carolinianum. Walt.Jl. car. 150} On the banks of rivers : Pensylvania to Carolina. 11 . June, July. v. v. Flowers white. ' 4. G. pubescens ; foliis radicalibus caulinisque infimis ter- virginianum, natis, superioribus lanceolatis, stipulis ovatis subinte- gris, floribus erectis, petalis calyce brevioribns, aris- tis uncinatis nudis apice pilosis tortuosis. — Willd. sp. pi. 2. ;b. 1113. Icon. Murr. in comm, gcett. 5. p. 32. In shady woods, common : Canada to Carolina, ^t^ . July, Aug. V. V. Flowers white, very small. 5. G. subpaniculatim multiflorum ; foliis caulinis subsessi- geniculalum\ libus tripartitis, stipulis integris, petalis cunealo-ob- cordatis, aristis prorsus pubescentibus medio genicu- latis. — Mich. ft. amer. I . p. 300. In Canada. Michaux. 2^ . -f . 6. G. pubescens } caule sinif/lici, foliis radicalibus interrupte- pinnatis, caulinis tritidis, floribus nutantibus, petalis longitudine calycis, aristis plumosis superne nudius- if I ru hale. t,Mlfc-,-»-. 353 icosANDBiA roLYOTNiA. Oeum. culis minutissime uncinatis. — Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. 1 1 15. Mich.fi.amer. \.p. 801, Icon. Fl. dan. Til. Engl. lot. !06. In wet boggy meadows : Canada and on the (^ew York and Fensylvania mountains. % . June, July. v. v. Flowers yellowish purple. The flowers are smaller, the petals more rounded on the top, and the leaves with deeper incisions, than the European plant : com|)ared in a living state, they may be found different species. ciHatum, J. G. pubescens ; caule simplici, fuliis glabriusculis mar- gine ciliatis, inferioribus pinnatis, caulinis pinnatifidis, superioribus palmatis : laciniis linearibus inclsis, flori- bus corymbosis. On the banks of the Kooskoosky. 11 . June. v. s. in Herb. Lewis. An elegant species j flowers resembling those of No. 6. radiatum, 8. G. hirsutissimum ; caule simplici, foliis radicalibus pin- natis, impari amplissimo reniformi radianti-nervoso dentate, caulinis amplexicaulibus inciso>laceri8, pe- dunculis axillaribus solitariis, aristis glabris apice sim- , , plicibus. — Mich.jl. amer. 1. p. 300. G. camtschaticum. Pallas in Herb, Lambert. On high mountains of Carolina. Michaux. On the north-west coast. Menxies. Likewise a handsome plant ; flowers yellow. Peckii. g. G. glabriusculum ; caule unifloro, foliis radicalibus re- niformibus circinatis basi subtruncatis inciso-dentatis, petiolis longissimis interdum appendiculatis, petalis longitudine calycis. On the white hills of New Hampshire. Prof. Peck. If. . July. V. s. in Herb. Banks. antmonoides. 10. G. glabrumj caule unifloro, foliis pinnatis, foliolis cu- neiformibus apice dentatis, aristis rectis villosis. — IVilld. sp.pl. 2. p. 1117. Dry as anemonoides. Pall. itin. 3. app. n. Q2. nota 2, t. Ee.f. 4. Dryas pentapetala. Sp.pl. 717- Caryophyllata Kamtschatica. Lam. encycl. 1. p. 395. Icon. Egede, descrip. of Greenland, p. 42. t. 2. On the north-west coast and the Kuril Islands. Merk. V- • July. V. s, in Herb. Lambert, specimen Pallasia- num. iMttt,^ IC08ANOKIA POLTOTHIA. 353 419. POTENTILLA. Gen. pi. 866. * Foliis ternatis. 1 . P. assurgens, glabriuscula ; stipulis subulatis., foliis ter- tridentata natis oblongo-cuneiformibus apice tridentatii! adpresso- pilosiusculis, corymbo laxo paucidoro, petal is oblongo- obovatis calyce longioribus. — WUld. sp. pi. 2. p. II 10. Icon. j^it. kew. 2. t. Q. Engl, lot On rocks in Canada and on the highest peaks of the Al- legany mountains, particularly at Grandfather-moun- tains, Carolina. 1/ . June, July. v. s. in Herb. Dick- son.; v.v.in Hortis. Flowers white. According to Willdenow, and the figure of P. return in the Flora Dauica, which is quoted as a synonym, the flowers are yellow j but this figure, if correct, presents most ■ certainly a different plant, as the petals are round, and only the length o*" the calyx. 2. P. assurgens, hirsuta; stipulis ovatis integerrlmis, foliis emarginala. ternatis, foliolis sessilibus approximatis ambitu inciso- dentatis utrinque birsutis, pedicellis [ uucis terminally bus elongatis unifloris, petalis cuneato-oblongis emar- ginatis calyce duplo longioribus. In Labrador. Colmasler. 1^. v. s. in Herb. Dickson. A small species ; flowers large in proportion. 3. P. assurgens, lanato-tomentosa ; stipulis ovatis integerri- nivea, mis, foliis ternatis, foliolis sessilibus approximatis am- bitu inciso-dentatis supra hirsutis subtus niveo-tomen-* tosis, pedunculis paucis terminalibus unifloris, petalis lato-obcordatis calyce vix longioribus. — IVilld. sp. pi. 2. J6. 1109. Icon. Gmel. sib. 3, t. 36. f. 1. Gunn. norv. t. 3./. 1. In Labrador. Colmaster. 11 . June, July. v. s. in Herb. Dickson. Flowers yellow. 4. P. assurgens, sericeo-villosissima ; stipulis latis membra- villosa. naceis integerrlmis, foliis ternatis, foliolis sessilibus approximatis ambitu inciso-dentatis, sopra villis nitidis aclpresso-villosis, subtus cano-iomentosis, pedunculis brevibus ar,"gregatis, petalis obcordatis calyce longio- ribus. P. villosa. Pallas in Herb. Lambert. On the north-west coast. If., v. s. in Herb. Lambert. This species approaches in general charactT very near to the foregoing one, but in habit they uitfer striking- ly ; the last is a more robust plant, covered with shin- VOL. I. 2 \ 554 hirsuta. pumila. canadensis. simplex. ICOSANDRIA POLTOTNIA. Potentills. ing 8il)cy hairs, and the flowers are inore than 'double the size of tLe fornaer, which is a small plant covered with a white wooUv tomentum. It approaches also to P. subacaulis IVilld. sp.pi.2.p. }lll- according to description, but Gmelin's figure is extremely differ- ent from it. 5. P. erecta, simplex, hirsutissiroa ; stipulis lanceolvitis in- tegris, foliis ternatis obovalibus laciniatotincisis, pani« cuia pauciflora, pedicellis brevibus, petalis calyce mi- noiibus. — Mich.Jl. amer. 1. p. 303, In Canada and the western parts of New York, ll . July, Aug. V. V. Flowers white, small. 0. P. erecta, ramosa, pubescens ; stipulis ovalibus dentatisj, foliis ternatis rhomb^o-lanceolatis inciso-dentatis, ra- mis dichptomis, pedicellis brevibus axillaribus solita- riis, petalis calyce brevioribus. — Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. iiog. . - . Icon. Fl.dan. 171. In fields of Canada and New York. Q. June, July. V. V. Flowers pale yellow. ** Foliis digitatis. 7. P. erecta, subacaulis, pubescens ; foliis quinatis cunei- form) bus apice dilatatis incisis subtus lanuginosis, pe^ dunculis petiolo brevioribus simplicibus unifloris, pe- talis rotundatis calyce-vix longioribus.— Ziam. encycl. 5. p. 594. In dry fields and pastures: Canada to Virginia. If.. May — July. v. v. It has a strong resemblance to P. vema ; flowers pale yellow. 8. P. procumbens, subramosa, candicanti-sericea ; stipulis ovatis incisis, foliis quinatis cuneato-obovalibus inciso- denlatis, caule adscendente hirsute, pedunculis soli- tariis elongatis, calycis laciniis lineari-lanceolatis, pe- talis orbiculatis subintegris longitudine calycis.— ^i/Zef. 4/>. />/. 2./). 1106. In fields and pastures, common : Canada to Carolina. % . May — Aug. v. y. Has the appearance of a strawberry plant ; flowers bright yellow. 9. P. erecta^ simplex, hirsuta ; stipulis incisis^ foliis quina- tis oblongo-ovalibus grosse-serratis superioribus sessili- bus, pedunculis axillaribus solitariis elongatis unifloris, calycis lacipiis lineari-lanceolatis, petalis rotundato-ob- cordatis. calyce longioribus.—AficA.^, amer. 1. p. 303. mt V. icosANDiiA roLTOTNiA. Poteiitilla. p. larmentosa. fFilld. enum. 554. P. caroliniana. Lam. encycl. 5. p. 5g5. - la fields, meadows, and dry woods : Canada to Carolina. If. . May — Aug. v. v. Flowers yellow. 10. P. decumbens, filiformis, liirsuta ; stipulis lineari-oblon- r'i integris, foliis radicalibus septenatis qulnatisque li- nedrUcuneiformibus dentatis, pedunculis axillaribus solitariis unifloris, petalis retusis calycis longitudine. — Willd.sp. pt.2.p.ll03. Icon. Jacq. k. rar. 9I . In Labrador. "U . June, July. ». 5. in Herb, Banks. Flowers yellow, small. ll.P. erecta, ramosa, glabriuscula ; Tollis quinatis, foliolis pinnatU.dis, laciniis integris acutis, floribus terminali- bus subcorymbosis. Near Hudson's Bay. %. v. s. in Herb. Banks. 12. P. erecla, ramosa, niveo-tomentosa ; stipulis ovatis acu- tis, foliis quinatis cuneatis inciso'dentatis subtus tu- mentosis, floribus terminalibus corymbosis, petalis re- tusis vix calyce longioribus.— ^/^i. sp. pi. 2. p. 1 101. Icon. Fl. dan. 665. Engl. lot. 89. In Canada, and on rocks in New Hampshire and Vermont, 2f . June, July. v. v. Flowers small, yellow. *** Foliis pinnatis. 13. P. erecta, ramosissima, hirsuta; stipulis ovatis integris, fuliis quinato-pinnatis, foliolis lineari-oblongis planis, petiolis longis, ramulis l-2-floris, calycis laciniis 5. alternis linearibus, caeteris iato-ovatis acutis, petalis obovatis calyce longioribus. — lyUld. sp. pl.'2. p. IO94. Icon. Engl. hot. 88. Amm. ruth. t. 17. On the banks of rivers in Canada, and on the waters of the Rocky-mountains. Lewis. June — Aug. v. v. in Hortis ; v. s. in Herb. Lewis. Flowers large, yel- low. This shrub is from three to five feet high. 1 4. P. erecta, ramosissima, hirsutissima ; stipulis ovatis inte- gris, foliis quinato-pinnatis, foliolio lineari-oblongis margine revolutis, petiolis brevibus, corymbis termina- libus dichotomis dense-multifioris, calycis laciniis sub- xqualibus, petalis subrotundis longitudine calycis. P. frutlcosa alpestris. Pallat in Herb. Lambert. Icon. Amm. ruth. 1. 18./. 1. j 2a 2 355 opaca dissecla. drgentea. fruticosm. JlorilundO' 350 icosANDKiA PdLTOYNiA. Potentilla. In bog meadows and on the borders of lakes : Canada and on the mountains of New York and New Jersey. Fj . July, Aug. V. V. This is a low-growing shrub, not above eighteen inchrs high. Though it appears to be no more than a variety of the preceding, the difference of habit is so great, that I was persuaded to propose it as a distinct species : both cultivated near one another, will decide whether it shall be adopted as such or not. Anserirta. 15. P. repens; foliis interrupte-pinnatis numerosis inciso- serratis sericeis subtus niveo-tomentosis, pedunculis so- litariis unifloris.— fVilld. $p. pi. 2. p. \6q5. Icon. Engl. hot. 86 1. On the banks of rivers and lakes : Pensylvania, New York, and Canada. H/ . May — Sept. v. v. Flowers yellow, large. Specimens from Labrador in the Her- barium of A. B. Lambert, Esq. seem to differ in the form of its petals from the European plant ; they are obovate, and longer than the calyx. pemijh'anka. l6. P. erecta, moUissimo subcandicanti-villosa ; foliis pinna- tis, foliolis oblongis obtusis subsemi-pinnatifidis tomen- tosis, panicula stricta multiflora, calycis tomentosi la- ciniis semiovalibus. Mich.Jl. amer. 1 p. 304. Willd. sp.pl. 2. p. 1099. Icon. Jacq. hort. 1. 189. ^ strigosa. /S. P. cano-pubescens ; foliis pectinato-dentatis raargine re-' volutis, floribus c< rymbosis. P. strigosa. Pallas in Herb. Lambert. Icon. Gmel. siO. 3 . t. 34. /. 1 . In Canada and New England. /3. on the Missouri. % . Junej July. v. v. |3. v. s. in Herb. Lewis. Flowers yellow. I'he variety /3. appears to be a distinct spe- cies. supina, '7* P- procumbens, dichotoma; foliis pinnatis, foliolis ob- longis profunde dentatis. pedunculis lateralibus solita- riis unifloris patulis. — Willd. sp. pl.2. p. lOgg. Icon Gmel. it, 1, /. 27./. 2. Pluk.alm. I. \06.f. 7. In overflowed places, on the banks of rivers : Canada to Pensylvania, principally in the western parts there- of. 0. June — Aug. v. v. Flowers small, yellow. 420. COMARUM. Gen. pi. 869. palustrt, 1 . Coraarum. Willd. sp. pi. 2.p.l\ 19. Icon. iT(. dan. 636. Engl. bot. 172. icosANOHiA roLTOYRU. Comarotn. In twampt : Canada and on the banks of rivers and lakes in the western parts of Now York and Pensylvania. If. . June, July. V. V. Flowers dark purple. 137 421. FRAGARIA. Gen. pi. 665. 1. F. calyce fructus re6exo, pobescentia petiolorum paten* vesca. tissima, pedunculorum adpressa. Willd. sp. pi. 2. p. logo. Icon. Engl. lot. 1524. In Canada and New England, "il . April, May. v. v. The common Strawberry is frequently found wild. 2. F. calyce fructus patente, pubescentia petiolorum erecta, virgimana. pedunculorum adpressa, foliis supra glabriusculis. 1Villd.sp.pl.2.p. 1091. F. glabra. Duham. arh. 1. t.S. In woods and fields, frequent : Canada to Carolina. %. April, May. v. v. 3. F. major; foliolis amplo-ovalibus, lateralibus manifesfe cantdensii. petiolatis, pedicellis longis recurvo-pendulis, recepta- culis seminura globosis favoso-scrobiculatis villosis. Mich.Ji. amer. 1. p. 299. In shady wet woods : Canada and on the Allegany mountains. 1/ . April, May. v. v. 422. CALYCANTHUS. Gen. pi. 870. 1. C. laciniis calycis lanceolatis, foliis lato-ovalibus acutis subtus tomentosis, ramis patentibus. — IFilld. sp. pi. 2. p. 1119. Jf^iUd. enum. 559. C. sterilis. Walt.Jl. car. 151. Icon. Bot. mag. 503. On the banks of shady rivulets : Carolina. Tj . May — .Tuly. V. V. The fragrant flowers are, as all the fol- lowing, dark purple. This so much estcen>ed shrub is generally known by the name of Carolina Allspice or Sweet-scented Shrub. 2. C. laciniis calycis lanceolatis, foliis ovato-lanceolatis acu- minatis subtus glaucis pubescentibus, ramis patentibus. — inild. enum. 55g. C. fertilis. JValt.fl.car. 151. Icon. £ot.rep.53Q. Schmidt arh. 12Q. In the mountains of Carolina, 1; . May — Aug. v. v. Jloridus. glaucus. 338 icoiANDKiA roLTOTNiA. Calycanthus. The scent of this species is not quite so agreeable as the foregoing one, and more faint. lavlgatus. 3. C. laciniis calycis lanceolatis, foliis oblongis vel ovalibus sensim acuminatis subrugosis utrinque glabria viridibus, ramis stricte erectis. — IViUd. enum. 55g, C. ferax. Mich. Jl. amer. I. p. 305. On the mountains of Pensylvanta, Virginia> and Carol • ■a. T; . May-^uly. v. ». BVD OF THE riRiT VOLtMB. • Printed by Richard Taylor and Co., Skoe-Lnite, Lovdon, leable ai ovalibui iriridibus, i Carol -