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R. bulbosus, L. Bulbous Crowfoot. Fuile Thalmhuinn, 

 C. Garvard, Machrins links, Kiloran Bay, etc. Per., June. 



R. bulbosus, L., var. parvulus. Mossy sand dunes, Kiloran 

 Bay. June. 



R. Ficaria, L. Lesser Celandine ; Pilewort. (Searraiche.) 

 Grain-aigein, C. One of the earliest spring flowers to 

 appear, it brightens the landscape with its glossy yellow 

 flowers while many other plants are still dormant. It 

 is abundant in situations that, later on, are overgrown 

 with bracken. The cylindrical tubers of the roots are, in 

 winter, scraped up and eaten by pheasants. Per., May. Its 

 roots are still used as a cure for piles, corns, etc. C. They 

 were compared to haemorrhoids, and generally used as a 

 cure for that malady. 



Caltha, L. 



C. palustris, L. Marsh Marigold. (Lus Buidhe Beall- 

 tainn.) Common in wet situations. Per., April. 



Trollius, L. 



T. europxus, L. Globeflower. Leolaicheann (1), C. 

 Eecorded by Mr Miller. 



Aquilegia, L. 



A., var. Columbine. (Lus a' Chalmain.) Kiloran woods, 

 on the ledge of a low precipice. Per., June. 



BBRBBRIDACE.E (the Barberry family) 



A small order, mostly herbs and shrubs. Evergreen 

 species (Mahonia) are ornamental and hardy, thriving 

 locally. 



Berberis, L. 



B. vulgaris, L. Barberry. (Gearr - Dhearc. Preas 

 Deilgneach.) Introduced, and now growing naturally in a 



