Rubia tinctorum. Wild Madder. 



Common in hedges in most parts of the island. 

 First noticed by J. Woods jun. 3 

 Cextuxculus minimus. Bastard Pimpernel. 



Heath at Colwell, plentifully. 

 Myrica gallica. Dutch Myrtle. 



Apse Heath, plentifully 6 . 

 Potamogeton pusillum. Small Pond-weed. 



Ditches in the marsh near Easton. 

 pectination. Fennel-leaved Pond-weed. 



With the above, in abundance. 

 Ruppia maritima. Tassel Pond-weed. 



Ditches in the salt marsh near Yarmouth, in the 

 greatest abundance. 

 Cornus sanguinea. Dogberry-tree. 



Woods and hedges, not uncommon 7 . 

 Urtica dioiea. Common Stinging Nettle. 



Ditch banks, amongst rubbish, &c. 8 



5 Dr. Home pronounces Madder to be a powerful emmena- 

 gogue. The root yields a valuable and subtile red colour. 



6 The northern nations formerly used this plant instead of hops; 

 but unless it be boiled a long time it is apt to occasion head-ache. 



7 The wood is very hard and smooth, fit for the purposes of the 

 turner. The leaves change to a blood-red in autumn. The berries 

 are bitter and styptic ; they dye purple. A new kind of oil has 

 been discovered in the berries : they are laid in a heap to soften 

 and heat, when by pressure a fat oil may be procured, of a clear 

 green colour, without smell or taste, and well adapted for either 

 salads or lamps. 



8 The stings are curious microscopic objects : they consist of 



