probably had access ; but also by his having quoted a figure 
of PLukenert which in no respect resembles our plant. This 
synonym. is: liowever excluded in the I4th edition of the 
Systema Vegetabilium. It is extraordinary however that in 
Lamarcx’s Illustrations of the genera, is given.a figure very 
like to, and probably taken from, that of PLuxener, under 
the name of Psoravea aculeata, which is also quoted as a 
synonym by Psrsoon ; so that it is no wonder that he doubted 
if the figure in the Botanist’s repository, could be the same 
species. 
A remarkable character in this species not noticed by any 
autor tha we have observed, is that the Stipules persist 
r the leaves fall, and become pungent. 
A greenhouse shrub; native of the Cape of Good-Hope ; 
introduced in 1774 by Mr. ’rancis Masson; flowers.in dune, 
July and August. Communicated by Messrs. Loppians and 
Sons in August, 1813. 
