60 Sarothva hypcricoides. 



the ground, and invested with minute scale-like leaves, like the 

 branches. Flowers alternate, numerous, sessile, the inflorescence be- 

 ginning below and proceeding upwards. Flowers small, yellow, the 

 petals seldom expanded after mid-day sun. Time of flowering July 

 and August. Common every where throughout the Union. 



The figure is the size of nature. 



