Bigelovia
(named after Dr. Jacob Bigelow, author of "Florula Bostoniensis," &c.). ORD. Compositae. A genus of hardy shrubs, sub-shrubs, or herbaceous plants, as now understood, comprising several subjects formerly referred to Chrysothamnus, Linosyris, &c. Flower-heads disposed in corymbs; involucre imbricated, oblong, or campanulate; receptacle flat. Leaves alternate, linear or lanceolate. They thrive in any ordinary garden soil. Propagated by cuttings.
B. Howardii (Howard's) fl.-heads yellow; involucre narrow. A low shrub. SYN. Linosyris Howardii.
B. nudata (naked). fl.-heads yellow. September. l. scattered, oblanceolate or linear. h. 1ft. to 2ft. New Jersey. Perennial.
B. paniculata (panicled). fl.-heads yellow, barely 1/2in. long, loosely panicled, five-flowered. California. Shrubby.