The Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants by Charles Darwin
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H. M. April 14, 1st circle was made in 3 20 18, 2nd 2 50 18, 3rd 2 55 18, 4th 3 55 (late in afternoon) Adhadota cydonaefolia (Acanthaceae) follows the sun. A young shoot made a semicircle in 24 hrs.; subsequently it made a circle in between 40 hrs. and 48 hrs. Another shoot, however, made a circle in 26 hrs. 30 m. Mikania scandens (Compositae) moves against the sun. H. M. March 14, 1st circle was made in 3 10 15, 2nd 3 0 16, 3rd 3 0 17, 4th 3 33 April 7, 5th 2 50 7, 6th 2 40 {This circle was made { after a copious water- { ing with cold water at { 47 degrees Fahr. Combretum argenteum (Combretaceae) moves against the sun. Kept in hothouse. |
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