112 Rhodora [JUNE 
SOME PLANTS OF TIVERTON, RHODE ISLAND. 
Myra M. Sampson. 
In the months of July and August, 1907, I collected specimens in 
the southeastern part of Rhode Island on the east bank of the Sea- 
connet River. This part of the state is isolated from the remainder 
by the above mentioned arm of Narragansett Bay and is thus more 
closely associated, in its flora, with the adjoining portions of Massa- 
chusetts. The particular areas from which collections were made, 
midway between Seaconnet Point and Stone Bridge, are known as 
Fogland and Punkatest Neck. The topography along the coast 
varies considerably. In some places there are high rocky banks, 
and in others low sandy and marshy areas. Inland there are meadows 
and swampy ground. 
I have recently studied and arranged this material under the direc- 
tion of Professor J. Franklin Collins who has verified all determina- 
tions. Most of the species have already been recorded as occurring 
in similar situations in other parts of the state, but there are several 
which appear as yet unrecorded or recorded from one or two special 
stations only. 
Following is the list of species which are of the most interest. 'The 
nomenclature, unless otherwise noted, is that of the sixth edition of 
Gray's Manual. 
Rumex Patientia L. Very common along the roadsides, on the 
river bank, and in waste places. | 
Amarantus chlorostachys Willd. Few specimens in salt marshes. 
Iris prismatica Pursh. Very common in swampy areas within 
twenty-five yards of the river bank. 
Rosa blanda Ait. Very common in swampy land with the preceding. 
Triglochin maritimum L. Few specimens near the high tide mark, 
and in salt marshes. 
So far as the writer can ascertain the preceding species have not been 
reported from Rhode Island, while the following have been recorded 
only from the stations mentioned in other parts of the state. 
Reseda lutea L. Few specimens in cultivated areas within five 
yards of the river bank. Previously reported from Providence 
[Rhodora 1: 47]. 
