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Rh Thalia dealbata, Pursh, Fl. Amer. Sept. vol. ii. p. 584. Gynandkia Monan- DEiA, Linn. — OrchidejE, Jiiss.

This beautiful plant is a native of Georgia and South Carolina, where, according to Pursh, it was discovered by J. Millington, Esq. of the latter State. It is perennial, flowers in August and September, attains a height of four feet, and grows in swampy places. The leaves are large, ovate, with parallel oblique ribs, and a revolute apex ; the flowers are pale purple, in pairs, in a large panicle. I am indebted to Mr Noisette for the specimen which I have represented.