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gain, Roe asserts that the calyx-lobes are rounded, a nd 
rightly so in the majority of cases (and a very valuable character 
it is), but plants of genuine Gmelinii are found in which the lobes 
are triangular, with an acute apex; these possibly show the 
passage to var. Meyert. Thus it would be safer to say that the 
calyx-lobes in Gmelinii are usually rounded, and always show a 
aie Lead r sinus than in vulgare. 
shortly-petio ioled senha of L. Gmelinit She also, a 
eine distinguishing feature, but in some instances, and under 
certain conditions, the Saat occasionally poddan petioles 14- 
2 inches long. 
up, L. Gmelinit — ie most readily separated from 
L. vulgare as follows :—By its shortly-petioled leaves, rounded 
calyx-lobes, smaller calyx, corolla, and bracts, and the outer bract 
Statice Meyer: Boiss.—The firs t description of this is in DC. 
Prodromus, xii. 645 (1848), where Boissier gives it a detailed and 
inute di d 
parison between it and its nearest allies I translate as sre dc in 
* About Meeioalions between S. Gmelini and S. Limonium, 
In 1819 Boiesier (Fi. Orientals, iv. 859) merged his ae 
into his va oak tei f L. Gmelini. I have had the por- 
un 
s ‘aiipligl gatherings from the Catigtee and numerous 
Greek specimens; and as the plant has, in my opinion, a rie 
quite distinct, even when dried, from L. Gmelinii f. laxiflorn 
should propose to retain it under the name var. Maar it aciily 
seems to justify specific rank. 
It is, as Boissier has observed, remarkable for its scape, which 
is branched usually from quite near the base; for its long patent 
bare branches and branchlets, which are usually reflexed ; and for 
its calyx-lobes, which are more acute than in type Gnelinii. The 
men 
by Boissier hold go 
