Field notebook : Arizona and California, 1938-1939
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3-2-39 Cryptantha intermedia Greene J848; M429 Fl. with above [Mr G 3-3 says this ident prob correct as to the only species likely to be found around here] Corolla pure white, to 7mm broad very like "forget-me-not" in effect [Fl vedr? 3-26-39 s studied frequently from various loci. 3-2-39?? Lotus strigosus Greene J551; M257 Fl with abov. Stipules gland-like, annual (to all appearances) fls yellow, umbels 1-fld (articulation bet peduncle & pedicel obscure but seems truly there). : . # ?,9,21 or 22 in M. Delicate decumbent sts to 4 cm long, several from root: crown. Sts v low with apparent stiffish hairs. Lvs 1cm over all, lfts 5-8, largest 3 x1.5mm elliptic, bluntly acute, the smallest (lowest) ones 1.5 x1.5mm hence ± orbicular. (but not "nearly at junction of petiole with st" [J] Racls not conspicuously "flattened" (MvJ). Peduncle abt as long as lvs. Standard hinged reddish, broadly oblate, attenuate into claw. Wings twisted somewhat obliquely to beak. Discet none. Ovary & style glabrous. Ovules numerous. Style continuous with upper edge of ovary but makes a distinct jog with lower edge. Fr when found may prove this to be #9 or #31 acc.to [see 3-23-39] 3-2-39 Gnaphalium bicolor Riolotti J1068; M543 Bud with abov [See 3-9-39 3-2-39 Silene gallica L. J365; M467 Fl, with above Corolla young fr.