Field notebooks : Switzerland, 1931-1938
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4-29-31 Fraxinus excelsior L. Crate I 279, Bon 211, BVH 308, BMJCP 578 Fl G. Glion. Pro & parts found. Desc BVH excellent (See 5-7-31 4-29-31 Kerria japonica DC. B.M.JCP 349. FL(double) Val-Mont Farm. 4-29-31 Veronica hederaefolia L. Crate # 35, Box 237, BVH 348 Fr. Glion Rd east & Mont-Fleuri. Not noticed elsewhere. Found frequently in May 1933 recently G. Glib; 4-29-31 Veronica Fl & young fr. Glion perhaps near above. Pos the same as V. thet to be V. arvensis 4-22-31. Many st. from rather slender root. St decumbent & rooting at base v usually with several opp. branchlets on lower part. Lowest lvs ovate, subcordate, rounded at apex, with def. rounded teeth broader than sinuses, with 5-5 nerves (usually 5) distinct beneath, 40-15mm long v slightly narrower. Petioles 5mm. Intermediate lvs similar but sessile (all opp.) much shorter than internodes. Infl often compounded by st. branching at top. Lower floral bracts almost transition bet lvs v upper floral bracts which are small