B. spathacea

(rush-like). l. rush-like, several feet in length; flower-stem as long as leaves, bearing near extremity a cluster of pale yellow flowers, with narrow segments. Each flower lasts but one day; as a good many, however, are developed in each spathe, there is a succe ion which lasts some time. 1832. S YN. Xyris alti ima. (L. B. C. 1900.) IMG:7081556231692414330_i_197.jpg: F IG . 259. B OCCONIA CORDATA , showing Habit and Flower.