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1. LAVATERA Linn. Tree-Mallow

Cal. with a 3-lobed involucre. Carpels numerous, circularly arranged, 1-seeded. — Named in honour of the two Lavaters, friends of Tournefort.

1. L. arborea L. (Sea T.); stem arborescent, leaves with about 7 angles downy plaited, peduncles axillary aggregated single-flowered shorter than the petioles. E. B. t. 1841.

On maritime, always insulated, rocks, in the south and west of England. Islet off the coast of Anglesea. Isles in the Frith of Forth. Ireland. Biennial. 7–9. — Stem 3–5 ft. high. Flowers large, purple rose-coloured, shining, darker at the base of the petals.

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