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| | Calyx deeply divided, the tubular corolla with 5 very small reflexed lobes, usually differently colored from the tube. — About 6 species. The best species is C. retorta, which has a unique appearance in the garden, and is strongly recommended for more general cult. It is a hardy annual of easy cult. | | Calyx deeply divided, the tubular corolla with 5 very small reflexed lobes, usually differently colored from the tube. — About 6 species. The best species is C. retorta, which has a unique appearance in the garden, and is strongly recommended for more general cult. It is a hardy annual of easy cult. |
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| | + | C. major, Linn. A showy annual 6-15 in. high: lvs. clasping the st., very rough and ciliate: fls. With showy bracts; the corolla yellow below, purplish at the top: fr. smooth, shining and brown-spotted. Medit. Region.B.M.333 Wilhelm Miller. N.Taylor. |
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