PLATE X. 
sun. Its woody stem distinguishes it at once from the other species 
found at Mentone ; and, as far as I know, Potentilla fruticosa, with its 
tall branching growth and yellow flowers, is the only European species 
sharing with it this peculiarity. The specimen figured was procured for 
me in the Gorge de Saorge, April 23rd, when a few stray blossoms were 
coming out. I believe that this Potentilla does not come into full blow 
till the middle or end of May, but occasionally small blossoms may be 
procured in the spring and autumn. 
