516 ENNEANDRIA. HEXAGYNIA. Hydrocharis, 
ing of convoluted scales resembling leaf-scales, within which are contained 
the leaves, becoming gradually larger, tiled and convoluted. Linn. Leaves 
round-kidney-shaped, very entire, smooth, fleshy, (purplish underneath,) 
and, on removing the outer skin when dried, a beautiful close net-work of 
veins is seen. Woodw. Blossom white, (large and elegant, forming a 
kind of umbel, one only expanding at a time. Petals three, evanescent. 
Grev. E.) 
Frog-bit. Slow streams and wet ditches. P. June.* 
Var. 2. Blossoms double, sweet-scented. 
Ditches on the side of Audrey Causey near a wooden bridge in the Isle of 
Ely, Ray; (but not to be found there in 1802. Rev. R. Relhan. E.) 
* (Curtis observes that the whole structure and economy of Frog-bit is exceedingly 
curious, deserving the minute attention of the inquisitive Botanist. This plant is likewise 
a desirable acquisition to the Aquarium. E.) 
