FLOWER GARDEN

The best known species of arnebia is echioides, a hardy perennial from Armenia. It is about 12 in. high, and produces yellow flowers in May. Each blossom has five dark spots, fabled to be the marks of the lingers of Mahomet, hence its popular name of the Prophet flower. It is a curiosity for the rock garden (q.v.).

Pron. Ar-nee’-bi-a.