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Amarantus lividus L. 



A weed found occasionally all over the State. Ap- 

 parently not included by Small in his Flora. Britton gives 

 range as Eastern Massachusetts to Southern New York. Re- 

 ported from Louisiana by Hale, Langlois, Joor, and the 

 writer. 



Acnida cannabina L. 



In salt marshes along the Cameron river. Not uncom- 

 mon near New Orleans. 



NYCTAGINACEAE. 



Boerhavia viscosa Lag. and Rodr. 



First record from Louisiana. Very common on the 

 edges of cultivated fields near the beach. Previous known 

 range according to Small: "peninsular Florida and tropical 

 America." 



BATIDACEAE. 



Batis maritima L. 



One of the most abundant plants near the station, form- 

 ing large patches on the beach. Found several miles inland. 



PHYTOLACCACEAE. 



Phytolacca decanclra L. 



Found all over the State. 

 Rivina laevis L. 



({rowing in shady places along the higher ridges. There 

 seems to be some doubt whether or not this plant is specifi- 

 cally distinct from R. humilis L. The writer having seen both 

 plants growing is convinced that they are quite distinct, 

 differing in many particulars. See Small Fl. Appendix p. 

 1322. 



