Robert Bransby Francis, Edgefield, [Norfolk], to James Edward Smith

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Ref No GB-110/JES/ADD/30
Title Robert Bransby Francis, Edgefield, [Norfolk], to James Edward Smith
Letter date 20 Apr 1814
Author(s) Robert Bransby Francis 1768-1850
Number of Pages 2

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GB-110/JES/ADD/30 from Robert Bransby Francis, Edgefield, [Norfolk], to James Edward Smith (20 April 1814)

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Item Type: Document
From: Francis, Robert Bransby
Sent from: Edgefield, Norfolk
To: Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:

Encloses possible new species of 'Myosotis', found in this parish; suggests name 'M. sylvestris' [named 'M. intermedia' in Smith herbarium]. Lists new order for genus. Also sends a "flesh-coloured" 'Orchis mascula'. Following their recent enclosure they have lost 'Ophrys spiralis', 'O. fentunculus minimus', 'Veronica scutellata', 'Littorella', and 'Peplis'.

Letter date: 20 Apr 1814
Languages: English
Prev Ref No: 30
Additional Information:
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Finding AidsHutt, C M, "List of additional correspondence of Sir James Edward Smith" Linnean Society.