. Our garden flowers; a popular study of their native lands, their life histories, and their structural affiliations. Flowers. HYDROPHYLLAGEyE-WATER-LEAF FAMILY NEMOPHILA Nemophila insignis, Nemophila, Greek, lover-of-the-grove; referring to the habitat of some species. Stem.—Low, diffuse, procum- bent. Leaves.—Pinnately parted in- to seven to nine segments, which are sometimes lobed. Flowers.—Blue, white, or li- lac, about an inch across; sol- itary and long-petioled. Calyx.—Five-parted, with a reflexed appendage in each sinus. Corolla.—Open beU-shaped, five-lobed with scaly appenda- ges on t
. Our garden flowers; a popular study of their native lands, their life histories, and their structural affiliations. Flowers. HYDROPHYLLAGEyE-WATER-LEAF FAMILY NEMOPHILA Nemophila insignis, Nemophila, Greek, lover-of-the-grove; referring to the habitat of some species. Stem.—Low, diffuse, procum- bent. Leaves.—Pinnately parted in- to seven to nine segments, which are sometimes lobed. Flowers.—Blue, white, or li- lac, about an inch across; sol- itary and long-petioled. Calyx.—Five-parted, with a reflexed appendage in each sinus. Corolla.—Open beU-shaped, five-lobed with scaly appenda- ges on the inside of the throat. Stamens.—Five. Ovary. — One-celled; style two-cleft: seeds Nemophila. Nem6-phila insignis Nemophila is a pretty, compact little herb, excellent for borders and possessed of a charming name, Lover-of-the-grove. In- signis and Nemophila Menzibsii, both California plants, are the two in common cultivation and both have varied into several garden forms. 371. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Keeler, Harriet L. (Harriet Louise), 1846-1921. New York, C. Scribner's Sons
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