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2. M. repens , Don, MSS., (Creeping Scorpion Grass). M. palustris, P>, 
Hook., Scot ., p. 67. 
I am unable to give the character of this plant, as I have had no opportunity of 
seeing specimens, or of consulting a description; the short, broad teeth of the 
calyx are, however, so constant in M. palustris, and the value of the characters 
derived from the calyx in this genus so generally admitted, that we can scarcely 
refuse to adopt the suggestions which have been thrown out respecting this plant, 
without, at the same time, invalidating almost the only distinctive marks which we 
have for discriminating the species of Myosotis in general. Mr. Borrer observes— 
“ Perhaps M. repens , Don, may be specifically distinguished by the deeply-divided 
calyx (which I pointed out long ago to Sir J. E. Smith) and the copious pubes¬ 
cence of that part. Its racemes are not always, although very often, leafy.”— 
Hook. Br. FI ., ed. 3 , p. 101. And in a note it is stated—“ Mr. Backhouse ob¬ 
serves to me that the bracteas among the pedicels are constant; the laciniae of the 
calyx narrower and shorter (?) than in M. palustr is, full half as long as the calyx, 
and the whole plant smaller: the calyx is nerved. It flowers earlier by two 
months in the higher parts of Yorkshire than M. palustris does in the lower.” 
It is found in moist situations in Scotland (Messrs. G. and D. Don) and in the 
higher parts of Yorkshire (Mr. Backhouse). 
3. M. lingulata , Lehman ? (Lesser Water Scorpion Grass). Calyx with 
straight appressed bristles ; when in fruit campanulate, with broad spreading teeth, 
shorter than the divergent pedicels. Limb of the corolla concave, equalling the 
tube. Pubescence of the stem appressed. Racemes leafy. 
M. lingulata , Lehm., Asperif., p. 110? M. ccespitosa, Schultz? Smith, 
Engl. FI ., v. i., p. 450 ; Engl. Bot ., t. 2661 ; Borr. in Hook. Br. FI., ed. 3, 
p. 102. 
Ditches and watery places ; common. Annual or biennial; flowers from May 
to August. Boot fibrous. Herb lax, pale green. Stems about a foot high, 
throwing out fibres from the lower joints, ascending, slender, leafy. Leaves 
shorter and somewhat broader than those of M. palustris. Flowers smaller. 
Calyx more deeply divided. The specific name ccespitosa is so singularly inap¬ 
propriate that I cannot but suppose there must be some error in quoting Schultz 
for this plant under that name, although I have not the means of satisfying myself 
upon this point. At all events, Lehman’s name of M. lingulata , if, indeed, it 
applies to the same species, is not only more applicable, but has the claim of pri¬ 
ority in respect of publication. I have foreign specimens of a plant which may 
possibly be the M. ccespitosa of Schultz ; of which the following are the charac¬ 
ters. Calyx with straight appressed bristles. When in fruit campanulate with 
lanceolate teeth, equalling the recurved pedicels. Limb of the corolla flat, longer 
than the tube. Pubescence of the stem appressed. Racemes leafless. The habit 
is that of M. palustris but the whole plant is much smaller, my specimens being 
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