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[Rlimex obtusifolius, L. A very common weed of 

 waste ground and roadsides, but, like Rninex crispiis, 

 truly a native in naturally disturbed ground, though 

 seldom so recorded.] 



Humex Fatientia, L. A native of alpine meadows 

 in the Orient. The species has been cultivated in 

 England, and has been recorded in a half-wild state 

 near habitations. 



Bumex pulcher, L. It has every appearance of 

 being wild in English pastures, but on the Continent 

 it is only recorded from roadsides and cultivated ground. 

 De Candolle considered that it became established in 

 Europe in modern times, and that its native country 

 was in Asia. Considering the small amount of attention 

 which has been paid to exact habitat in European 

 Floras, it is quite possible that the species may really 

 be native on the Continent, but British botanists would 

 hardly seem justified in claiming it as a native until 

 more careful examination confirms its indigenous con- 

 dition on the other side of the Channel. 



JRumex SCutatus, L. A native of rocky ground from 

 Belgium and Central France to the Orient. In England 

 only recorded from old walls near houses, in the 

 gardens of which it had probably been cultivated. 



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Aristolochia Clematitis, L. A native of Western 

 Asia. Cultivated from ancient times in Europe, and 



