[ ALPHABETICAL INDEX
TO THE
FIGURES IN VOL. I.]
[SYSTEMATICAL ARRANGEMENT
OF THE
LXXII ERICAS, OR HEATHS, CONTAINED IN
VOL. I.]
[GENERAL LIST OF HEATHS
Cultivated by Messrs. Lee and Lennedy, Hammersmith, in 1802.]

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COLOURED
ENGRAVINGS
OF
HEATHS.

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Coloured Engravings
OF
HEATHS.

THE
DRAWINGS
TAKEN FROM
LIVING PLANTS ONLY.
WITH
THE APPROPRIATE SPECIFIC CHARACTER, FULL DESCRIPTION, NATIVE PLACE
OF GROWTH, AND TIME OF FLOWERING OF EACH;
In Latin and English.
EACH FIGURE ACCOMPANIED BY ACCURATE DISSECTIONS OF THE SEVERAL
PARTS (MAGNIFIED WHERE NECESSARY) UPON WHICH THE
SPECIFIC DISTINCTION HAS BEEN FOUNDED,
ACCORDING TO THE
LINNÆAN SYSTEM.
THE WHOLE EXECUTED
By H. C. ANDREWS,
BOTANICAL PAINTER, ENGRAVER, &c.
VOL. I.
LONDON:
PUBLISHED BY THE AUTHOR, NO. 5, KNIGHTSBRIDGE.
Printed by R. Taylor and Co. 38, Shoe Lane.
1802.

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ADDRESS.

In his endeavours to illustrate this brilliant and extended tribe of plants, the author thinks it necessary to premise, by way of deprecating the opinion of the Public on this part of his labours; that, as all his drawings are taken from cultivated plants, some of them may thence appear less picturesque, than if he indulged his fancy in their design; or more fortunately, have enjoyed the opportunity of copying them on the soil where nature has placed them indigenous: But, as the latter never was within his power; he would rather stand convicted of apparent want of taste, in the execution of a work where ornament should give way to science, than be taxed with having varied from a just representation of the plant, as it must meet the eye of the British Botanist. Numerous and beautiful as are the specimens of this Genus, in the splendid herbariums of Sir J. Banks, Bart. P. R. S. &c.; G. Hibbert, Esq.; A. B. Lambert, Esq. &c. &c.; yet, as the dried plant exhibits so very different an appearance, from the living one, in every character necessary for a perfect drawing, but particularly in the blossoms; no advantage can be taken, to ornament, or add to, the present undertaking, from them; unless, by comparison, to determine some species, which have been described by those Botanists who have named them at the Cape of Good Hope. Since, therefore, the original intent of this work, was, (and in its progress we have found no reason to alter the plan,) to give figures of those species of Heaths, only, which are actually cultivated in the different collections of this country: so, whatever may be imputed to want of freedom in the pencil of the artist, it is hoped, will be covered by this reflection; that he has invariably copied nature, though in a formal dress, without assuming the general licence of the painter. In pursuing the Botanical part of the work, he has endeavoured to give the specific names which are in general use in Britain, where the plant is commonly known in our gardens, in preference to any, published by either foreign or English Botanists which have not that character. Where the plant is new with us, but has a published, and received name among Botanists, he has invariably adopted it; but where none could be traced, to the best of his judgment, he has given it, then only, an appropriate title. A few alterations from the original plan, arising from the inundation of new species since the commencement of the work, it will be necessary briefly to state. He had at first arranged the whole of the Genus, then known, from the method given by Linnæus, under two general heads, Bearded and Beardless tips; but, from the numbers now in our possession, which cannot, with any propriety, be placed under either head, he has been induced to alter it; and has formed them, under five of the most ostensible, and general characters of the same parts. Thus, 1st, bearded, where the tips are simple, and awned at the base; 2d, crested when the tips are terminated by a curved like feather; 3d, two-horned, when the termination of the tip is thrown inward, and the parts quite smooth; 4th, beardless, where no protuberant part is seen, the tips of an oblong-form, and fixed by their backs to the threads; 5th, pencilled, where no apparent division, but from colour, is perceiveable in the Chives, which protrude considerably beyond the blossom. For the accommodation of those who wish to know what Synonims are attached to our figures, a statement is given, of those most worthy notice; under the names of the various authors from whence they are collated. These we have confined to six of the most modern; from whose works, if farther research may be thought necessary, a longer list may be obtained. As it is but bare justice to make acknowledgment for favours received; what remains for the author is to mention with gratitude, at least, the persons, from whose kind indulgence in the free use of their collections, he has chiefly drawn his resources.

• G. Hibbert, Esq. Clapham Common, Surrey.
• The Honourable Marquis of Blandford, White Knights, Berkshire.
• Messrs. Lee and Kennedy, Nurserymen, Hammersmith, Middlesex.
• The late Lady Archer, Ham Common, Surrey.
• The Honourable William Henry Irby, Farnham Royal, Berks.
• The late J. Robertson, Stockwell, Surrey.
• J. Vere, Esq. Kensington Gore, Middlesex.

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ERICA.

CLASSIS VIII. ORDO I.

OCTANDRIA MONOGYNIA.

CHARACTER GENERICUS.

Calyx. Perianthium tetraphyllum; foliolis ovato-oblongis, persistentibus.

Corolla monopetala, campanulata, quadrifida, sæpé ventricosa.

Stamina. Filamenta octo, capillaria, receptaculo inserta. Antheræ apice bifidæ.

Pistillum. Germen subrotundum, superum. Stylus filiformis, erectus, staminibus longior. Stigma coronulatum, tetragonum, quadrifidum.

Pericarpium. Capsula subrotunda, calyce minor, tecta, quadrilocularis, quadrivalvis; dissepimentis cum futuris coeuntibus.

Semina numerosa, minima.

Obs. Dantur species calyee duplice.

Figura Corollæ ex ovata, tubulosa, ventricosa, et oblonga, in diversis varia est.

Antheræ in aliis emarginatæ, in aliis bicornutæ, cristatæ, aristatæ, muticæ, vel penicillatæ; inclusa vel exsertæ.

ESSENTIALIS CHARACTER.

Calyx tetraphyllus. Corolla quadrifida.

Filamenta receptaculo inserta.

Antheræ bifidæ. Capsula quadri-locularis. Dissepimenta valvularum margine.

HEATH.

CLASS VIII. ORDER I.

Eight Chives. One Pointal.

GENERIC CHARACTER.

Empalement. Cup four-leaved; leaflets between egg-shaped and oblong, remaining.

Blossom one petal, bell-shaped, four-cleft, often bellied.

Chives. Threads eight, hair-like, inserted into the receptacle. Tips two-cleft at the end.

Pointal. Seed-bud roundish, above. Shaft thread-shaped, upright, longer than the chives. Summit crowned, four-cornered, four-cleft.

Seed-Vessel. Capsule roundish, less than the cup, covered, four-celled, four-valved; partitions meeting with the sutures.

Seeds numerous, very small.

Obs. There are some species with a double cup.

The figure of the blossom as to egg-shape, tubular, bellied and oblong, differs in different species.

The Tips in some are notched at the end, in others two-horned, crested, bearded, beardless, or pencilled; within the blossom, or without.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTER.

Cup four-leaved. Blossom four-cleft.

Threads inserted into the receptacle.

Tips two-cleft. Capsule four-celled. Partitions from the edge of the valves.[Pg 12][Pg 11][Pg 10]

ERICA aitonia.

CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.

Erica, antheris basis bicornibus, inclusis; corollis longissimis, viscosis, sulcatis, sesquipollicaribus, laciniis maximis, cordatis; foliis ternis.

DESCRIPTIO.

Caulis, rami, ramulique filiformes, flexibiles; rami simplices, longi.

Folia terna, apice patentia, serrata, acuminata, crassa, subtus sulcata.

Flores terminales, umbellati, terni, erecti, pedunculi longissimi, purpurei, bracteis tribus, coloratis, instructi.

Calyx. Perianthium tetraphyllum, foliolis spathulatis, crassis, viscosis, apicibus obtusis, extra concavis.

Corolla sesquipollicaris, sulcata, linearia, summa inflata, ore arctata; laciniis cordatis, maximis, expansis; extra dilute carnea, intus albida.

Stamina. Filamenta octo capillaria, torta; antheræ basi bicornes, apice cornutæ, inclusæ.

Pistillum. Germen oblongum, sulcatum; stylus rectus, filiformis exsertus, purpureus; stigma tetragonum.

Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.

Floret a mense Julii, in Octobrem.

REFERENTIA.

SPECIFIC CHARACTER.

Heath, whose tips have two horns at their base, and within the blossoms, which are extremely long, clammy, furrowed, of an inch and a half in length, the segments large, and heart-shaped; the leaves grow by fours.

DESCRIPTION.

The Stem, as well as the larger and smaller branches, are thread-shaped, and supple; the branches are simple, and long.

The Leaves grow by threes, spreading out at the end, sawed, sharp-pointed, thick and furrowed underneath.

The Flowers grow at the summit of the branches, three in a bunch, and upright; the foot-stalks are very long, and purple, having three coloured floral leaves.

Empalement. Cup four-leaved, which are spathula-shaped, thick, clammy, blunt at their ends, and hollow, without.

The Blossom is an inch and a half long, channelled, and linear, swelled at the end, and narrowed at the mouth; the segments of the border are very large, and expanded; of a light flesh colour on the outside, white within.

Chives. Eight hair-like threads twirled; tips two horned at their base, the points horned, and within the blossom.

Pointal. Seed-vessel oblong, and furrowed; the shaft straight, thread-shaped, purple, and without the blossom; summit four-cornered.

Native of the Cape of Good Hope.

Flowers from July, till October.

REFERENCE.

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ERICA albens.

CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.

Erica, antheris muticis, inclusis; corollis ventricosis, axillaribus, solitariis, sub-albidis; foliis ternis, trigonis.

DESCRIPTIO.

Caulis fruticosus, pedalis, erectus, ramosus, gracilis; rami simplices.

Folia terna, trigona, linearia, acuta, glabra, subtus tenuissime sulcata, erecta; petiolis adpressis.

Flores in axillis foliorum solitarii, cernui, sub-albicantes; pedunculis curvatis, albidis.

Calyx. Perianthium tetraphyllum, foliolis coloratis, acuminatis, adpressis.

Cobolla ventricosa, ore arctata; limbo quadrilobo, laciniis æqualibus, acuminatis, revolutis.

Stamina. Filamenta octo capillaria, curvata, receptaculo inserta. Antheræ muticæ, inclusæ.

Pistillum. Germen turbinatum, glabrum. Stylus linearis, curvatus, sub-exsertus. Stigma tetragonum.

Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.

Floret a mensi Aprili, in Julium.

REFERENTIA.

SPECIFIC CHARACTER.

Heath, with beardless tips, within the blossoms, which are swelled at the lower part, growing singly at the base of the leaves, and whitish; the leaves grow by threes, and are three-sided.

DESCRIPTION.

Stem shrubby, grows a foot high, upright, branching, and slender; the branches are simple.

Leaves grow by threes, are three-sided, linear, sharp-pointed, smooth, slightly furrowed on the under part, and upright; the foot-stalks are pressed to the stem.

The Flowers grow from the bottom of the foot-stalks of the leaves, singly, are bent downward, and whitish; the foot-stalks are curved, and whitish.

Empalement. Cup of four leaves, which are coloured, sharp-pointed, and pressed to the blossom.

Blossom swelled at the lower part, and straitened at the mouth; the border is four-lobed; segments equal, pointed, and rolled back.

Chives. Eight hair-like threads, which are bent, and fixed into the receptacle. Tips beardless, within the blossom.

Pointal. Seed-bud turban-shaped, and smooth. Shaft linear, curved, and just without the blossom. Summit four-cornered.

Native of the Cape of Good Hope.

Flowers from April, till July.

REFERENCE.

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ERICA ampullacea.

CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.

Erica, antheris basi bicornibus, inclusis; foliis quaternis, retortis; floribus viscosis, umbellatis, ampullaceis, striatis, sub-sesquipollicaribus.

DESCRIPTIO.

Caulis fruticosus, pedalis, ramosus; rami flexuosi, filiformes.

Folia quaterna, trigona, ciliata, retorta, mucronata, supra plana, subtus sulcata; petioli brevissimi, adpressi.

Flores umbellati, sæpe quatuor, viscosi, terminales; pedunculi longi, bracteis tribus spathulatis instructi.

Calyx. Perianthium tetraphyllum, foliolis spathulatis, margine ciliatis, viscosis, adpressis.

Corolla basi inflata, apice attenuata, longitudinaliter striata, sub-sesquipollicaria, ore arctata, saturate purpurea; laciniis ovatis, expansis.

Stamina. Filamenta octo capillaria; antheræ inclusæ, bifidæ, basi bicornes.

Pistillum. Germen clavatum, sulcatum. Stylus exsertus, filiformis. Stigma tetragonum, virescens.

Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.

Floret a mense Julii ad Octobrem.

REFERENTIA.

SPECIFIC CHARACTER.

Heath, with tips two-horned at their base, within the blossom; the leaves grow by fours, and are rolled back; the flowers are clammy, grow in bunches, are flask-shaped, striped, and nearly an inch and a half long.

DESCRIPTION.

Stem shrubby, grows about a foot high, and branching; the branches are crooked, and thread-shaped.

Leaves grow by fours, are three-sided, fringed, rolled back, sharp-pointed, smooth on the upper, and furrowed on the under surface; with short footstalks, pressed to the branches.

Flowers grow in bunches, mostly of four, are clammy, and terminate the branches; the fruit-stalks are long, having three spathula-shaped floral leaves.

Empalement. Cup four-leaved, which are spathula-shaped, fringed at the edges, clammy, and pressed to the blossom.

Blossom swelled at the base, and tapering to the top, striped longitudinally, nearly an inch and a half long, straightened at the mouth, which is of a deep purple; the segments egg-shaped, and spreading.

Chives. Eight hair-like threads; tips within the blossom, are cleft in two, and two-horned at their base.

Pointal. Seed-vessel club-shaped, and furrowed. Shaft without the blossom, and thread-shaped. Summit four-cornered, and green.

Native of the Cape of Good Hope.

Flowers from the month of July till October.

REFERENCE.

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ERICA baccans.

CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.

Erica, antheris cristatis, inclusis; folia quaterna, rigida, glauca; corollis globosis, umbellatis calycibusque purpureis,

DESCRIPTIO.

Caulis fruticosus, erectus, sesquipedalis, ramosissimus; rami rigidi, erecti, torti.

Folia quaterna, glauca, incurvata, subtus sulcata, rigida, serrulata.

Flores terminales, plerumque quatuor, umbellati, nutantes; pedunculi longi, purpurei, bracteis tribus instructi.

Calyx. Perianthium tetraphyllum, foliolis ovatis, carinatis, adpressis.

Corolla globosa purpurea, ima quadrata; limbo quadrilobo, laciniis æqualibus, erectis.

Stamina. Filamenta octo capillaria, receptaculo inserta. Antheraæ cristatæ, inclusæ.

Pistillum. Germen globosum, magnum, sulcatum; stylus subexsertus, pyramidatus; stigma tetragonum.

Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.

Floret a mense Aprilis, in Julium.

REFERENTIA.

SPECIFIC CHARACTER.

Heath, with crested tips, within the blossom; the leaves grow by fours, are harsh, and of a whitish green; the flowers are globular, in bunches, and are, as well as their cups, purple.

DESCRIPTION.

Stem shrubby, upright, a foot and a half high, and very branching; the branches are harsh, upright, and twisted.

Leaves grow by fours, are of a whitish green, and bent inwards, furrowed beneath, harsh, and slightly sawed at the edge.

Flowers grow at the ends of the branches, mostly by fours, in bunches, and nodding; the foot-stalks are long and purple, having three floral leaves.

Empalement. Cup four-leaved, leaflets egg-shaped, keeled, and pressed to the blossom.

Blossom globular, purple, and squared at the base; the border four-lobed, the segments of which are upright, and equal.

Chives. Eight hair-like threads fixed into the receptacle. The tips crested, and within the blossom.

Pointal. Seed-vessel globular, large, and furrowed; the shaft nearly without the blossom, tapering from the base; the summit four-cornered.

Native of the Cape of Good Hope.

Flowers from April, till July.

REFERENCE.

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ERICA Banksia.

CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.

Erica, antheræ muticæ, exsertæ, attenuata in filamenta plana; corolla cylindrica, viridi-lutea; caulis decumbens, sub-spithamæus; folia terna.

DESCRIPTIO.

Caulis decumbens, rigidus, scaber, sub-spithamæus, ramosissimus; ramulis brevibus.

Folia terna, subulata, trigona, acuminata, subtus tenuissime sulcata, supra plana, glabra, profundé viridia; petiolis brevissimis, adpressis.

Flores in ultimis ramulis, bini vel terni, cernui; pedunculi brevissimi, bracteis nullis.

Calyx. Perianthium duplex, exterius triphyllum, foliolis lato-ovatis, rigidis, carinatis, acuminatis; interius tetraphyllum, foliolis flaccidis, linearibus, longioribus.

Corolla cylindrica, ad basin parum inflata, viridi-lutea, oris laciniis revolutis.

Stamina. Filamenta octo linearia, plana, corolla multoties longiora, receptaculo inserta. Antheræ muticæ, exsertæ, nec filamentis distinguendis.

Pistillum. Germen sub-ovatum. Stylus filiformis, exsertus. Stigma tetragonum.

Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.

Floret a mensi Februarii, in Julium.

REFERENTIA.

SPECIFIC CHARACTER.

Heath, whose tips are beardless, without the blossom, and tapering into threads, which are flat; the blossom is cylindrical, of a greenish yellow; the stem droops, is scarce a span high; the leaves grow by threes.

DESCRIPTION.

Stem drooping, harsh, rough, less than a span in height, and very much branched; the smaller branches are short.

The Leaves grow by threes, are awl-shaped, three-sided, and sharp-pointed, slightly channelled on the under part, smooth on the upper, and flat, of a deep green colour, having short foot-stalks pressed to the stem.

Flowers grow by twos or threes at the end of the smaller branches, hanging down; the foot-stalks are very short, without any floral leaves.

Empalement. Cup double, the outer three-leaved, which are of a broad egg-shape, harsh, keeled, and sharp pointed; the inner is four-leaved, longer than the former, linear, and limber.

The Blossom is cylindrical, slightly swelled at the base, of a greenish-yellow; the segments of the mouth are rolled back.

Chives. Eight linear, flat threads, much longer than the blossom, fixed into the receptacle. Tips beardless, without the blossom, and not to be distinguished from the threads.

Pointal. Seed-vessel nearly oval. Shaft thread-shaped, and without the blossom. Summit four-cornered.

Native of the Cape of Good Hope.

Flowers from February, till July.

REFERENCE.

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ERICA Bruniades.

CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.

Erica, antheris muticis, exsertis, floribus terminalibus, sessilibus, sub-ternis; corollis albidis, urceolatis, tectis calyce lanato; calycis foliolis ovatis, carneis; foliis ternis, linearibus, obtusis, margine revolutis, pilosis.

DESCRIPTIO.

Caulis filiformis, sub-erectus, glaber, flexuosus; rami filiformes, villosi, ramuli capillares, frequentes, tomentosi.

Folia terna, linearia, obtusa; seniora, reflexa, juniora patentia, margine pilis longis hirta.

Flores in extremis ramulis terminales, sessiles, sub-terni; bracteis tribus, minutis, adpressis.

Calyx. Perianthium tetraphyllum, foliolis ovatis, concavis, exterioribus totis densissime albo-lanatis, interioribus carneis.

Corolla urceolata, pubescens, alba, tota tecta calyce lanato; oris laciniis patentibus, obtusis.

Stamina. Filamenta octo capillaria. Antheris muticis, exsertis, atris.

Pistillum. Germen turbinatum, pubescentem, ad basin glandulosum. Stylus filiformis, staminibus paulo longior. Stigma tetragonum.

Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.

Floret a mensi Februarii in Junium.

REFERENTIA.

SPECIFIC CHARACTER.

Heath, with beardless tips, without the blossom, flowers terminating the smaller branches, nearly without foot-stalks, mostly by threes; blossoms white, pitcher-shaped, and covered by a woolly cup; the leaflets of the cup are egg-shaped, and flesh-coloured; the leaves grow by threes, are linear, blunt, rolled back at the edge, and hairy.

DESCRIPTION.

Stem thread-shaped, nearly upright, smooth, and growing zig-zag; the branches are thread-shaped, and hairy; the smaller branches are hair-like, numerous, and downy.

Leaves grow by threes, are linear, and blunt, the older ones are bent back, the younger ones spreading out, the edge covered with long hairs.

Flowers grow at the extremity of the younger branches, sitting close, and mostly by threes; three small floral leaves, pressed to the cup.

Empalement. Cup of four leaves, which are egg-shaped, concave, on their outsides covered with a thick white wool, and on their insides flesh coloured.

Blossom pitcher-shaped, downy, white, and covered totally by a woolly cup; the segments of the mouth are spread out, and blunt.

Chives. Eight hair-like threads. Tips beardless, without the blossom, and black.

Pointal. Seed-bud turban-shape, downy, and glandular at the base. Shaft thread-shaped, a little longer than the chives. Summit four-cornered.

Native of the Cape of Good Hope.

Flowers from February, till June.

REFERENCE.

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ERICA caffra.

CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.

Erica, antheris aristatis, inclusis, stylo exserto; corollis campanulatis, albidis; floribus umbellatis, secundis, cernuis, odoratissimis; foliis quaternis, linearibus, scabridis.

DESCRIPTIO.

Caulis fructicosus, pedalis, rami et ramuli erecti, cinereo-tomentosi, rigidi.

Folia quaterna, linearia, obtusa, subciliata, scabrida, patentia; petiolis brevissimis, adpressis.

Flores in ramis supremis racemosi, secundi, cernui, umbellati; pedunculi brevissimi, bracteis tribus minutis instructi.

Calyx. Perianthium tetraphyllum, foliolis acuminatis, brevissimis, glabris, adpressis,

Corolla campanulata, minuta, odoratissima, alba; laciniis erectis, apicibus parum reflexis.

Stamina. Filamenta octo capillaria, apice curvata. Antheræ aristatæ, inclusæ.

Pistillum. Germen sub-globosum, sulcatum. Stylus exsertus. Stigma tetragonum.

Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.

Floret a mensi Octobris, in Februarium.

REFERENTIA.

SPECIFIC CHARACTER.

Heath, with bearded tips, within the blossom; the shaft without; the blossoms bell-shaped and white; flowers grow in bunches, pointing all one way, nodding and very sweet; leaves grow by fours, linear and rough.

DESCRIPTION.

Stem shrubby, growing a foot high, the larger and smaller branches grow upright, of an ash colour, downy and harsh.

Leaves grow by fours, linear, obtuse, a little hairy, roughish and spreading; with very short foot-stalks, pressed to the branches.

Flowers grow on the upper branches in loose spikes, pointing one way, nodding and in bunches; the foot-stalks very short, having three small floral leaves.

Empalement. Cup of four leaves, which are tapered, very short, smooth and pressed to the blossom.

Blossom, bell-shaped, small, sweet-scented, and white; the segments upright, with the points a little bent outwards.

Chives. Eight hair-like threads, curved at the end. Tips bearded, and within the blossom.

Pointal. Seed-bud nearly globular and furrowed. Shaft without the blossom. Summit four-cornered.

Native of the Cape of Good Hope.

Flowers from October, till February.

REFERENCE.

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ERICA calycina.

CHARACTER SPECIFICUS.

Erica, antheris cristatis, inclusis; foliis ternis; rami filiformes; corollis minutis, urceoli-formes; calycis foliola corolla longiora; pedunculis longissimis.

DESCRIPTIO.

Caulis filiformis, spithameus, erectus, ramosissimus.

Folia terna, lanceolata, supra concava, adpressa, glabra; petiolis brevissimis.

Flores plures, in ultimis ramulis terminales, umbellati; pedunculis carneis, longissimis, bracteis tribus coloratis instructis.

Calyx. Perianthium tetraphyllum, foliolis lato-ovatis, carneis, corolla longiora.

Corolla minuta, urceoli-formis, apice dilute carnea, ad basi virescens; oris laciniis reflexis, saturate carneis.

Stamina. Filamenta octo capillaria; antheræ cristatæ, inclusæ.

Pistillum. Germen sub-globosum. Stylus sub-exsertus filiformis. Stigma tetragonum.

Habitat ad Caput Bonæ Spei.

Floret a mensi Septembri, in Decembrem.

REFERENTIA.

SPECIFIC CHARACTER.

Heath, with crested tips, within the blossom; the leaves grow by threes; the branches are thread-shaped, the blossoms small and pitcher-shaped; the leaves of the cup are longer than the flower, the foot-stalks very long.

DESCRIPTION.

Stem thread-shaped, grows half a foot high, upright, and very much branched.

The Leaves grow by threes, are lance-shaped, concave on the upper surface, pressed to the stem, and smooth, having very short foot-stalks.

The Flowers are numerous, and terminate the smaller branches in bunches; the foot-stalks are very long, flesh coloured, with three coloured floral leaves.

Empalement. Cup four-leaved, which are of a broad oval form, flesh coloured, and longer than the blossom.

The Blossom is small, of a pitcher-shape, light flesh colour at the end, greenish at the base; the segments of the mouth are bent back, and deep flesh coloured.

Chives. Eight hair-like threads; the tips crested, and within the blossom.

Pointal. Seed-vessel nearly globular; the shaft thread-shaped, partly out of the blossom. Summit four-cornered.

Native of the Cape of Good Hope.

Flowers from September, till December.