hypoglottis
AmericanEtymology
Origin of hypoglottis
From the Greek word hypoglōttís, dating back to 1650–60. See hypo-, glottis
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A. dasyglottis, 6 in., has bluish-purple flowers in August and September; and A. monspessulanus, 8 in., crimson-purple in July; while A. hypoglottis, 6 in., produces in summer compact heads of pretty flowers, which are either purple or white.
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Hypoglottis: the under surface of the tongue = hypoglottis.
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Hypoglottis: a sclerite inserted between rectum and labium in many Coleopteran.
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Astragalus Hypoglottis.—A hardy deciduous trailing plant, producing purple flowers in July.
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Astragalus Lotoides.—This pretty little trailer is of the same height as A. Hypoglottis, and merely requires the same treatment.
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