98 Rhodora [May 



LEGUMINOSAE. 



Lathyrus maritimus (L.) Bigel. — Fairly common; confined to 

 vicinity of shore. 



ANACARDIACEAE. 



Rhus toxicodendron L. — Abundant, sprawling over the sand on 

 higher ground and occupying some areas exclusively. The fruiting 

 branches are erect, usually only a few inches high, and never over 

 eighteen. In one instance seen climbing between shingles forming 

 side of fisherman's house. Fruit very abundant. 



HYPERICACEAE. 

 Hypericum virginicum L. Scarce in swamps; capsules empty. 



ONAGRACEAE. 



Oenothera muricata L. — Fairly common; mature fruit. 



UMBELUFERAE. 



Daucus carota L. — One plant on fisherman's refuse heap. 



ERICACEAE. 



Yaccinium macrocarpon Ait. — Plentiful in one fresh-water marsh 

 which this plant and sphagnum are transforming into a bog; fruit 

 present. 



PLUMBAGINACEAE. 



Limonium carolinianum (AYalt.) Britton.— Frequent in outskirts 

 of salt marsh. 



CONVOLVULACEAE. 



Convolvulus sepium L. — A few plants near fishermen's cabins. 



