Stigma becomes bifid and recurved, by which, as well as by 

 the length of the spike and want of the long bractes, it is 

 distinguished from Phyteuma Scheuchzeri. (Supra t. 1797J 

 which has a trifid stigma. Varies with a white flower. 



Native of the Alps of Dauphiny. A hardy perennial. 

 Flowers in July and August. Communicated by Mr. 

 Anderson from the Chelsea Garden. Is not recorded in the 

 last edition of the Hortus Kewensis. 



