The heathery; or, A monograph of the genus Erica. vol. 1Andrews, Henry Cranke, active 1799-1828
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The heathery; or, A monograph of the genus Erica. vol. 1
Andrews, Henry Cranke, active 1799-1828
Ericas; Ericas -- Pictorial works
Antheræ muticæ, inclusæ. Corolla curvata, clavato-cylindracea,
pubescens, terminalis, luteo-aurantia. Folia quaterna, linearia, glabra.
Caulis fruticosus, bipedalis, laxus, superne villosus. Rami laxi,
numerosi; ramulis brevissimis, frequentissimis, sparsis.
DESCRIPTION.
Tips beardless, within the blossom, which is curved, cylindrically
club-shaped, downy, terminating the branches, and of a yellow gold
colour. The leaves grow by fours, are linear and smooth. Stem shrubby,
grows two feet high, weak, and hairy at the top. Branches weak, and
numerous; the smaller branches are very short, numerous, and scattered.
* * * * *
Native of the Cape of Good Hope.
In bloom from July till November.
REFERENCE.
1. The empalement and floral leaves.
2. The chives detached from the pointal, summit magnified.
3. Seed-bud and shaft, summit magnified.
[Illustration]
ERICA depressa.
DESCRIPTIO.
Antheræ aristatæ, inclusæ. Flores in ramulis terminales, subterni,
sub-sessiles; bracteis adpressis, imbricatis. Corolla sub-cylindrica,
sub-pollicaris, flava. Folia quaterna, crassiuscula, obtusa. Caulis
fruticosus, robustus. Rami divaricati, flexuosi, depressi.
DESCRIPTION.
Tips bearded, within the blossom. Flowers terminate the small branches,
in general sitting close to the stem. Floral leaves tiled, and pressed
to the cup. Blossom almost cylindrical, near an inch long, and yellow.
Leaves by fours, thickish and blunt. Stem shrubby and stout. The
branches are straggling, zigzag, and pressed downwards.
* * * * *
Native of the Cape of Good Hope.
In bloom from May till August.
REFERENCE.
1. The empalement and floral leaves.
2. The chives detached from the pointal, one tip magnified.
3. The seed-bud and pointal magnified.
[Illustration]
ERICA droseroides.
DESCRIPTIO.
Antheræ cristatæ, inclusæ. Corolla ventricosa, læte purpurea, costata,
viscosa, pubescens; ore obliqua, arctata, profunde sanguinea; pedunculi
longissimi. Folia alterna, sparsa, obtusa, apice reflexa, pilis
glandulosis micantibus hirta. Caulis erectus, spithamæus. Rami
filiformes, sparsi, erecto-patentes, virgati.
DESCRIPTION.
Tips crested, within the blossom, which is bellied, bright purple,
ribbed, clammy, and downy; with the mouth oblique, narrowed, and of a
deep blood colour; foot-stalks very long. Leaves alternate, scattered
and blunt, the end reflexed, and thick with shining glandular hairs.
Stem upright, a span high. Branches thread-shaped, scattered, upright,
spreading, and twiggy.
* * * * *
Native of the Cape of Good Hope.
In bloom from July till October.
REFERENCE.
1. The empalement and floral leaves magnified.
2. The chives detached from the pointal, one tip magnified.
3. Seed-bud and pointal, summit magnified.
[Illustration]
ERICA empetroides.
DESCRIPTIO.
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