rusciflora

Updated: April 30, 2025

By this contrivance the double ascidium assumes a terminal position. Instances have been observed on magnolia, in Boehmeria and in other cases. Flowers on leaves are of rare occurrence. Notwithstanding this, they constitute specific characters in some instances, accidental anomalies in others. Helwingia rusciflora flora is the most curious and best known instance.

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