From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Daniel Oliver
Date:
[17 Sept 1862]
Source of text:
DAR 261.10: 36 (EH 88206019)
Summary:
Performed a large number of Lythrum crosses before leaving home.
Working on Drosera for amusement. Has tried effect on plants of vegetable substances active on animal nervous systems, e.g., opium; makes Drosera inactive for hours.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project