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Leguminosae
A genus of a single species allied to Laburnum, from which it differs in the more tubular calyx, the upper lip of which is divided almost to the base. The racemes are erect, a character that also serves to distinguish it from the two best known species of Laburnum.
The genus is named after Franz Petter, a Dalmatian botanist who died in 1853.
Some names used by Bean have now been superseded and are no longer familiar. To ensure that all plants can be easily found, under any name, we have cross-referenced to The Plant List, a collaboration between RBG Kew, Missouri Botanical Gardens and other organisations, which aims to provide a currently accepted name for any plant. Not all taxonomists will agree with all Plant List nomenclature, but it provides a baseline to compare names. For each species above, clicking on the Modern Name will link to the entry for that name on The Plant List website.
