520 



PRIMULACE^. 



plant, with an unbranched stem 4 6 inches high, bear- 

 ing a few large leaves near its summit, and one or 

 more delicate white flowers, each on a slender stalk. 

 The number of stamens varies from 7 9. Fl. June. 

 Perennial 



GLAITX MARfTiMA (Sea MilJc-wort). 



8. GLAUX (Sea-Milkwort). 



1. Gr. maritima (SesL-Milkwoit).' The only species. 

 Sea shore and salt marshes, common. A fleshy, marine 

 plant 3 6 inches high, growing in thick patches, with 



