1. D. plantaginella, F. Muell . Fragm. i. 61.

An erect branching annual of 1 to 3 in., slightly glandular-hairy. Stem leaves in the lower part of the plant petiolate, ovate or obovate, obtuse, entire, 2 to 4 lines long. Flowers resembling those of D. littoralis, hut the clusters crowded in dense terminal cylindrical leafless spikes of 1 to 2 in., and consequently occupying the greater portion of the plant. Perianth of 3 obovate-clavate concave segments, about ¼ line long, and falling off with the fruit. Style 1, very deciduous.

N. Australia. Sturl's Creek, F. Mueller.