152 Mar loth. — Some recent Observations 
for while the latter is a shrublet from 12 to 15 inches high, 
which possesses entire leaves, the former grows to a height 
of 4 feet and bears dentate leaves. The leaves of both species 
are closely covered with glandular hairs, similar in structure 
to those of Drosera (Fig. 15, 1 and 5). That the secretion 
Fig. 15. 1. Flowering branch of Roridula dentcita, L. 2. Flower. 3. Stamen in 
its first stage. 4. Stamen in its second stage. 5. End of a twig of R. Gorgonias , 
PI. All natural size. 
of these hairs is most effective is proved by the large number 
of insects which are found on every shrub of the plant. This 
property of the plant is well known among the people of the 
districts where it grows, for sometimes they suspend branches 
of the shrub in their houses for the purpose of catching flies. 
In fact it is known to the country people as the fly-bush. 
When recently visiting one of the localities where R. dentata 
is known to grow, viz. the valley above the Tulbagh water- 
