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From W. M. Canby 1 October 1875
Summary
Acknowledges copy of Insectivorous plants; has observed Drosera filiformis leaves closing around prey.
Author: | William Marriott Canby |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 1 Oct 1875 |
Classmark: | DAR 86: B5–B5a |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10179 |
From W. M. Canby 1 February 1873
Summary
At Asa Gray’s request, responds to CD’s questions about WMC’s observations on Dionaea and particularly about the size of the insects captured and the excitability of the leaves after an insect is captured.
Author: | William Marriott Canby |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 1 Feb 1873 |
Classmark: | DAR 58.1: 25 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8755 |
From W. M. Canby 22 April 1873
Summary
Sends leaves of Dionaea with insect prey in them. Size of insects captured may be affected by leaves not being fully grown.
Author: | William Marriott Canby |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 22 Apr 1873 |
Classmark: | DAR 58.1: 26–7 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8871 |