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Cochlearia, L. 



A few species, including the Horse-radish (Racadal) so 

 much cultivated in gardens as a condiment. 



G. officinalis, L. Scurvy-grass. Am Maraiche. Biolair 

 Creige, W. Dun Ghallain rocks. Bi. or Per., June. Well 

 known for its antiscorbutic properties. 



C. danica, L. Recorded by Mr Miller. Ann. or Bi. 



C. grcenlandica, L. Biolair Tragha, I. Common on the 

 shore turf. July. 



Sisymbrium, L. 



S. Thalianum, Gay. A few localities, on old walls and 

 in the vicinity of the limestone rock. (Arabis Thaliana, 

 A. B.). Ann., May. 



officinale, Scop. Hedge Mustard. Fineul Mhuire, I. 

 Recorded by Messrs Miller and Somerville. Ann. or Bi. 



Camelina, Crantz 



C. saliva, Crantz, b fcetida (Fr.). Fetid Gold of Pleasure. 

 Rare. 



Brassica, L. 



Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Kale (Cal Broilein), 

 Kohlrabi, etc., originated from B. oleracea, a British native, 

 on record from May. 



B. Napns, L. Rape, or Cole-seed. Meacan Raibhe, I. 

 Cultivated field. Ann. or Bi., July. Grown in this country 

 as green fodder, and on the Continent for the seed, from 

 which the oil of rape is expressed. 



B. Rapa, L. Common Turnip. Neup. Vacant ground. 

 Ann. or Bi., June. The culture of turnip (improved 

 kinds) as a field crop is believed to have been introduced by 

 Sir Richard Weston, on his return to England from Flanders 

 in 1645. 



