Filaments all connected. Germen oval, pubescent, with 
adpressed hairs. Style ascendent. Stigma pointed. 
- Ononts hispanica, crispa, and ramosissima appear to be 
nearly related species; the former is considered by La-_ 
MARCK as a variety of the second; but if the character 
derived from the peduncle is of any value, they must be 
distinct species; Aispanica being described as having aris- 
tated peduncles, while in crispa these are said to be 
unarmed. . a 
Trnoré considered it as a distinct species, and published — 
it under the name of oligophylla, but we see no reason to 
separate it from /éspantea ; we are certain, however, of 
its being TEnori’s plant, as it was raised by Mr. Puturr 
Barker Wess, from seeds received from that botanist. 
Native of Spain and Italy. Requires to be protected from 
frost. Flowers from May to September. 
