FLOWERING PLANTS. 143 
ys ne Boplaiinge cb : Brooklime. 
Native. First record: Gosselin, 1815. 
Common in watery places in the south, and in all the cliff valleys. 
I have not noticed this species in the north of the island nor (except 
at Rocquaine) in the lowlands in general. 
This plant was formerly valued as a vulnerary, and was used, 
together with Scurvy-grass and Seville oranges, in the composition of 
‘spring juices,’ a kind of medicine much in request in ancient days. 
Veronica Chamaedrys, L. Germander Speedwell. 
Native. First record: Gosselin, 1815. 
Very common throughout the island. I have not noticed here 
any of the colour-variations of the flower which are to be found in 
many parts of England. 
The patois name of this species is Herbe Terraie, the meaning of 
which is obscure. In some parts of Devonshire it is known by the 
pretty name of Angels’ Eyes. The corolla falling as soon as the 
flower is gathered suggests the parting of friends, hence the name 
Speedwell, a common form of valediction in the olden time. 
Veronica officinalis, L. Common Speedwell. 
Native. First found: Gosselin, 1788. 
Rare. Occurs in several places at St. Martin’s and the Forest, 
and also in several at the Vale. Les Naftiaux (11.). Fontenelles 
Valley (v1.). There are specimens in Gosselin’s herbarium from 
_ a ‘dry bank between Rohais and Catel Church.’ 
At one time this plant was much recommended as a substitute 
for Chinese tea, but it never became popular, owing to its rather 
unpleasant bitter flavour. 
Veronica serpyllifolia, L. Thyme-leaved Speedwell. 
Native. First record: Gosselin, 1815. 
Rather common generally, though less so than some of the other 
species. More plentiful in the west of the island. 
Veronica arvensis, L. Wall Speedwell. 
Very common on dry banks, wall-tops, and roadsides, and as a 
weed in cultivated ground. 
Veronica agrestis, L. Green Procumbent Speedwell. 
Native or Colonist. First record : Gosselin, 1815. 
Common, especially as a field and garden weed. The most 
frequent form has nearly white flowers, with the three upper petals 
faintly tinged with pink, the middle one deepest. Plants with pure 
white flowers also occur, but the pale-blue variety is comparatively 
rare. 
