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r. nndulatum, Vent., Laurel. 



Native of New South Wales, and probably, therefore, of recent intro- 

 duction. Its cymes of fragrant, graceful white flowers may be seen at 

 the Eectory, Pagets Parish, and elsewhere in March-April; readily pro- 

 pagated by cuttings. 



XVI.— Caeyophyllace^. 



Arenaria serj)yllifolia, Linn. Thyme leaved sandwort. 



A small annual weed; common in waste places; probably from 

 Europe. 



Stellaria media, Sm. Stickwort. Chickweed. 

 Common chickweed in gardens. 



S. nemorum, Linn. 



This species will be found in tangled creeping masses along the crags 

 southwest of the Church cave. From the star-shaped flower. 



Oerastium viscosum, Linn. Mouse ear; chickweed. 

 A weed from Europe. 



PORTULAC ACE^ . 



Portulaca oleracea, Linn. Small-leaved Purslane, Turtle grass. 



A very common yellow flowering weed in gardens; sometimes used 

 as a pot herb. Probably native, being generally diflfused in the West 

 Indies and Southern States. 



Sesuvium Portnlacastricm H. B. Sea Purslane. 



Found along the sea shore in moist places, and in Hamilton Parish 

 marsh; may be distinguished by the absence of petals, the numerous 

 stamens of deep rose color, and the delicate pink lining to the sepals, 

 which are externally a bright green; otherwise much like Purslane in 

 habit. Flowers in September. 



Montin fontana, Linn. Water Chickweed. 

 Common in ponds and ditches. 



XVII. — Hyperioace^. 



Aacyrum Crux-Andrew, Linn. St. Andrews', cross, St. John's wort (A. 

 hyper icoides, Linn Sw.) 

 This pretty plant is abundant in Pembroke marsh, and not uncom- 

 mon on hillsides in moist places, easily known by its delicate foliage, 

 cross-shaped yellow flowers, and perforated leaves. 



