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Sagittaria
(from sagitta, an arrow; alluding to the prevalent form of the leaves). Arrow-head. ORD. Alismaceae. A genus consisting of about…
Phyllobius
A genus of small beetles, belonging to the great family of Weevils. The form, size, and general appearance are shown It will be…
Passiflora (From passio passion and flos)
(from passio, passion, and flos, floris, a flower; a name given by the early missionaries in South America, in allusion to a…
Trametes
(from trama, the layer in Hymenomycetes that supports the hymenium, or spore-bearing surface on each side of it, in the gills or…
Polymnia
(dedicated to the muse Polyhymnia, for no obvious reason, the species being coarse and inelegant). Leaf-cup. ORD. Compositae. A…
Erythrina
To the species described on pp. 531-2, Vol. 1., the following should now be added: E. vespertilio (bat-like). fl. numerous, in…