unequal-sided, tipped at the end of the nearly straight upper 
edge by a short uncinate style; fully-developed fruit not more 
than half a line long and considerably exceeding the calyx. Male 
perianth with four or casually five ovate boat-shaped segments 
reaching down nearly to the base, the stamens equalling them in 
number and slightly exceeding them in length.— J. G. B. 
This plant, although it has a nettle-like appearance, and 
stinging very unpleasantly when handled, produces very fine 
distinct foliage of a dark green colour, and is quite worth growing 
as a good contrast among other plants. It requires plenty of pot- 
room, and should be grown in strong turfy loam and _ peat. 
It was obtained from Trinidad, and first made its appearance by 
chance in earth imported with plants from that island.— W. W. S. 
