much protruded beyond the bractea, erect. Calyx of three, 
greenish-white, erect, appressed membranaceous scales. Corolla 
of three convolute, purple, erect petals, almost white at the apex. 
Protruding beyond the corolla are six long filaments, three longer 
and three shorter, beautifully spotted, or banded with purple. 
Anthers versatile, dark purple. Sfyle a little longer than the 
stamens. Sfigmas yellow, crested. ; 
Fig. 1. Flower :—magnified. 
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