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Turner informs me that this magnificent sedge is of 

 frequent occurrence in the lower valley of the Avon, 

 and he believes that it shows a preference for spots 

 where the soil is impregnated with iron. 



Lepturus filiformis, Trin. — Rather plentiful on the 

 moist turfy shore at Fencebay, between Fairlie and 

 Hunterston ; and occurring occasionally, in like 

 situations, between Fencebay and Chapelton. 



