MAY. 167 
(Plate IL. Fig. 43.) This species is distinguished from the 
rest of this troublesome genus, by the pale lemon-coloured 
flowers, and its small leaves, white beneath with down. It 
is very pretty, and is the earliest of its genus; so that this 
one being impressed on the mind, the rest of the family 
may be known, though the specific characters are difficult to 
determine. 
GYNANDRIA. MOoONANDRIA. 
PETALOIDEZ. ORCHIDACE®. 
ORCHIS. (Orcuis.) 
Generic Character. See page 109. 
Several plants belonging to this very interesting tribe are 
now in full beauty, and may be added to the Orchis mas- 
cula of last month. Kent is particularly famed for several 
species, amongst which is the— 
OrcHIs morIo. Green-winged meadow Orchis. This 
species is so like the mascuda, that it is often overlooked, 
but by examination it may be distinguished. It is found 
in meadows and pastures, and often growmg with that 
species ; but the flowers are of a darker purple colour, and 
