Buchanan. — On new Species of Plants. 895 



This distinct species is probably peculiar to the west coast of the South 

 Island, while the rigid divaricating branched species of Forster is more 

 peculiar to the east coast. In pi. xxxiv. figures of both have been given, 

 showing the marked difference of foliage, and form of carpels. In P. linarii- 

 folia the section shows an indehiscent carpel, while P. divaricata shows a much 

 smaller carpel, with a large, free, and downy capsule bursting irregularly. 

 • Hector ella elongata, n. s. 



A closely branched glabrous plant, forming large soft cushions on the 

 mountains, at altitudes of 5-6,000 feet. Leaves numerous, imbricate, soft, J- 

 inch long, linear-acuminate, thick at the tip, dilated and membranous at 

 bottom, veins reticulate ; flowers white or pale salmon colour, ^ inch long, 

 arranged in circles among the terminal leaves ; petals, sepals, and bracts, 

 linear-acute. 



In vol. xiv., Trans. N.Z. Inst., this plant was figured and described in 

 error as Hectorella cmpltosa, Hook. fil. : since the publication of that 

 volume numerous specimens have been examined from the Mount Aspiring 

 district, Otago, among which two distinct species were found, and to pre- 

 vent future confusion among collectors both species are here figured. 

 Carmichailia uniflora, n. s. 



A very small rambling glabrous shrub, rooting at the nodes, branches 

 erect, leaves fasicled, |-f inch long and -J^ inch broad, striffi 1-3. Flowers 

 i inch long, single, on slender glabrous peduncles, with 2 minute bracteoles 

 near the middle ; calyx glabrous ; teeth distinct, hooked ; ovary glabrous. 



This minute species is not uncommon in the Waitaki Valley, and has 

 no doubt hitherto escaped observation from its small size. The specimens 

 collected were found growing on rich alluvial soil, and its small proportions 

 cannot therefore be ascribed to want of nourishment. 



Sojilwra prostrata, n. s. 



A rigid prostrate rambling shrub 12-18 inches high. Branches inter- 

 laced and spreading close to the ground in dense patches. Leaves J inch 

 long, glabrous ; leaflets 3-5 pairs, ovate, JL inch long. Flowers f inch 

 long, bright yellow, usually in pairs ; calyx finely silky. Pods not seen. 



This remarkable little species is not uncommon on the lower hills of the 

 Awatere Valley, Marlborough, where it may be found forming flat patches 

 on the ground. The flowers are not seen unless the branches are raised 

 up, which from their great rigidity requires considerable force. No upright 

 form of this species was seen. 



Pleurophyllum hookeri, n. s. 



Boot forming a large mass of few or many succulent fusiform roots. 

 Stem 2-3 feet high, angular and with numerous narrow bracts from 2-4 

 inches long, covered with white tomentum. Leaves few, circling the lower 



