Ixanthus
(from Ixos, Mistletoe, and anthos, flower; in reference to the glutinous nature of the flower). ORD. Gentianeae. A monotypic genus. The species is an erect greenhouse biennial herb, native of the Canary Islands. It thrives in well-drained fibrous loam, and requires a light, airy place in a cool greenhouse. Propagated by seeds, sown in spring. I. viscosa (clammy). fl., corolla yellow, salver-shaped; tube white, twice the length of the calyx; limb five-cleft. June and July. l. ovate-lanceolate, quite entire, three or five-nerved; upper ones often connate. Branches opposite, crossed. Stem erect. h. 1ft. to 1 1/2ft. Canaries. (B. M. 2135, under name of Gentiana viscosa.)