94 FLORA OF ARROCHAR MOUNTAINS. 
GERANIUM MOLLE, L. 
Frequent around Arrochar. Low ground only. 
GERANIUM ROBERTIANUM, L. 
The herb-Robert, although our commonest geranium in lowland 
situations, does not appear to be a mountain-loving species. Our 
only record for the hills is at 800 feet in the woods on Ben 
Vorlich, 
OxaLis ACETOSELLA, L. 
The wood-sorrel is a common plant on the mountains, where, 
in shady places in the crevices of rocks, etc., it usually grows 
plentifully. Shade appears to be its most essential requirement. 
The species attains an altitude of 3,000 feet on Ben Ime. 
ILEx AQUIFOLIUM, L. 
The holly is extensively grown in hedges and gardens in the 
district, and may be in all cases an introduction. It is, however, 
perfectly naturalized in many places, and is particularly abundant 
on the banks of Loch Lomond. On the hills it is not at all 
uncommon, but usually confined to low elevations. One or two 
fine specimens, however, were observed by Mr. M‘Lean and 
myself on Ben Ime at an altitude of 2,000 feet. Mr. Herriot 
informs me that he observed traces of what may be the remains 
of former habitation near the place where we observed these holly 
bushes; which may account for their presence in this unusual 
habitat. 
ACER PSEUDO-PLATANUS, L. 
Frequent around Arrochar and Tarbet. Not on the hills. 
ULEX EUROPUS, L. 
Common on the lower slopes of the hills facing Loch Lomond 
and Loch Long, but not ascending to high altitudes. There isa 
very fine “avenue” of gorse bushes on the road near Ardgartan, 
on the western side of Loch Long. These bushes attain a height 
of nearly seven feet, and form stems of considerable thickness. 
Their effect when in full bloom is gorgeous. 
CyTisus scopaRius, Link. 
Common in the woods and by streams, at a low altitude. Not 
ascending. 
