LEGUMINOS^ 57 



Xathyrus sphsBricus, Retz. Native in bushy places 

 in some parts of the Mediterranean region, and rather 

 a common cornfield weed there also. In Britain it has 

 several times been recorded among grain-sifting aliens, 

 as well as in scattered localities on waste ground. 



-Lathyrus tuberosus, L. A cornfield weed of Southern 

 Europe and Western Asia which has become established 

 as such in Essex. In some other parts of England, 

 where it has been recorded, it might be of garden 

 origin. 



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 Lotus tetragonolobus, L. A cornfield weed of the 

 Mediterranean region which has occurred in Britain as 

 a corn introduction. 



Lupinus angustifolius, L. A cornfield weed of the 

 Mediterranean region. It has been found in Britain 

 on waste ground where barley-siftings have been thrown. 



Lupinus nootkatensis, Donn. A native of North 

 America which, escaping from garden culture, has 

 established itself in immense quantities on the banks 

 of the Dee and Tay in Scotland. Many of the older 

 records of Lupinus perei^nis, L., are referable to this 

 species. 



Medicago bonarotiana, Arc. A native of Italy. 

 Found on waste ground near Hull Docks. Probably 

 a grain introduction. 



Medicago ciliaris, Willd. A weed in the Mediterranean 

 region which has been recorded as a wool casual in 

 Britain. 



