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Volume 7, 1874
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Rosaceæ.

  • Potentilla anserina, Linn., var. b.

  • Acœna sanguisorbœ, Vahl.

  • ” “ var. a.

In addition to the species, which is common both to New Zealand and the Chatham Islands, this well-marked var. has been collected by Mr. H. H. Travers on both visits. Characterised by its larger size, very silky habit, and

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long bristles on the calyx. It is often found among scrub, growing 6—8 feet high; stems rigid upright.