112 Lindernia dilatata. 



and obscurely denticulate ; and the peduncles are shorter than the 

 leaves. This specimen more nearly resembles L. attenuata than 

 the present plant. 



The drawing from which the engraving has been made, was de- 

 signed from specimens obtained from the western shores of the 

 Delaware, near this city, in which places it appears to be frequent; 

 though not easily found, owing to its growing amidst the roots of 

 various larger plants. 



Fig. 1. Kepresents Lindernia attenuata, (Pyxidaria, Pursh,) of its 

 natural size, in flower. 



2. A flower and peduncle, separated. 



3. The under view of the tube of the corolla, showing the 



nether lip. 



(Figs. 2 and 3 a very little enlarged.) 



