﻿The ferns and flowering plants of Nantucket— XIV 



PRIMULACEAE 



Samolus floribundus HBK. 



In damp places either in fresh or in brackish soils. Common on 

 marshy levels about ponds on the south shore; near Abram's 

 Point; Shawkemo meadow; Pocomo. At the south shore it was 

 in full flower June 8, 1908; near the north shore seedling plants 

 only were found June 8, 191 1, and first flowers not until July i, 

 1 91 2; continues in bloom through September. 

 Lysimachia vulgaris L. 



An abundant growth along a weedy lot on Sea Street, first 

 seen in 1899, continued to flourish there for many years until, 

 in 191 2, it was nearly exterminated by improvement of the 

 grounds. Collected in full flower August 18, 1878, by Edwin 

 Faxon. Still in full bloom September 10, 1907. Mrs. Owen men- 

 tions one patch in the southern part of the town and one at Sias- 

 conset, both of which had existed for some ten years prior to 1886. 

 Lysimachia quadrifolia L. 



In thickets and open ground, common. In dry exposed places 

 it is often dwarfed, with leaves greatly reduced in size; a form with 

 deeper green and much broadened leaves is occasionally found in 

 shade and richer soil. First flowers June 13, 1908; June 16, 1910; 

 June 27, 1912. 

 Lysimachia terrestris (L.) BSP. 



Common in low grounds and along pond shores. Flower buds 

 June 15, 1908, but no open flowers up to June 20; first flowers 

 June 23, 1910; June 27, 1912. 

 Lysimachia Nummularia L. 



Naturalized at several places in and near the town; in abun- 

 dance below the railroad embankment near Orange Street. First 

 flowers June 18, 1908; June 18, 1910; June 28, 1912. 

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