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* Sempervivum tectorura L. Roofs of houses near Aberdeen, 



and in Midmar {Guide). 



Grossulariace^:. 



* Ribes Grossularia L. Frequent by roadsides, &c, probably 



planted in some places, dispersed by birds elsewhere. 



* R. rubrum L. Beside the Dee at Banchory-Ternan (June,. 



1883, J. T.)j Midmar {Guide). 



* R. alpinum L. Mortlach {Guide). 



Saxifragace^e. 



* Saxifraga umbrosa L. Alford and Dunideer {Guide). 



* S. Geum L. Den of Knockspock {Guide). 



UMBELLTFERiE. 



* Carum Carui L. Freo t uent by roadsides and near houses as an 



escape. 



* ./Ethusa Cynapium L. A common weed in gardens at Old 



Aberdeen. 

 Levisticum officinale Koch. Once found as an escape beside 

 the Ythan below Ellon (July, 1876, J. T.) 



* iEgopodium Podagraria L. Though probably introduced in the 



Middle Ages, because of the medicinal virtues ascribed to 

 it in large measure, is now most effectually naturalised all 

 around Aberdeen, where it is a most troublesome weed. 

 It is probably abundant elsewhere. 



* Peucedanum Ostruthium Koch. In Rubislaw Den (J. T.) ; at 



Gight (A. Ogston, July, i860). Introduced for its medi- 

 cinal value ? Parishes of Skene and Echt {Guide.) 



* Smyrnium Olusatrum L. In various places around Aberdeen 



{Guide) ; Corbie Den (A. Ogston, i860); Inverugie Castle 

 and Old Churchyard of Rattray (J. T.). Formerly cultivated 

 as a pot-herb and salad, and now naturalised. 



* Myrrhis odorata L. In numerous places. Formerly used as a 



pot-herb or as salad, and also as an aromatic stimulant. 



* Coriandrum sativum L. Is recorded {Guide) as found on the 



Inch opposite the Dock gates. 



* Apium graveolens L. Is also recorded {Guide) from Craiglug 



near Aberdeen, on Dr. Murray's authority. 



Caprifoliace.e. 



* Sambucus nigra L. Common, but hardly to be regarded as 



