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The flowers open late in the season, and are succeeded by yellowish-green fruit. C. PYRACANTHA. Fiery Thorn. South Europe, 1629. This is a very distinct species, with lanceolate serrated leaves, and pinkish or nearly white flowers. The berries of this species are, however, the principal attraction, being orange-scarlet, and produced in dense clusters.
It is chiefly valued for the great wealth of orange-scarlet fruit. There are two very distinct forms, one bearing silvery and the other black fruit, and named respectively B. vulgaris fructo-albo and B. vulgaris fructo-nigro. Nepaul, 1820. This is exceedingly ornamental, whether as regards the foliage, flowers, or fruit.
Lady Mary was much delighted at the idea of seeing the little nest and eggs, and Mrs. This plant grows on the moist banks of creeks. It is very beautiful, of a bright orange-scarlet colour. The stalks and stem of the plant are almost transparent; some call it Speckled Jewels, for the bright blossoms are spotted with dark purple, and some, Touch-me-not."
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