oval, dark purple: pollen orange-coloured. Germen oval, 
hairy: Style longer than the stamens : Stigma acute. 
We have no doubt but that the Daxexa bicolor, figured 
in WitipeNnow’s Hortus Berolinensis is the same plant as 
the Psoratea mutabilis of CAVANILLEs ; we have, therefore, 
retained the specific name ‘of the latter author, this having 
the right of priority. 
Native of Cuba and Mexico. Cultivated with us in the 
stove. Communicated by Mr. Anprrson from the Chelsea 
Garden, in October, 1823, where it was introduced by Mr. 
Orro, in 1821. 
_ a. The vexillum or standard. . Wings'and keelseparated from the 
sheath of the stamens with which they are naturally connate. c. Germen 
and style. d. Stamens, 
