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in the pubescens-subinermis form, as it is not only the 

 only example that I have seen from Scotland, but it also is 

 not strictly identical with either our type or variety." 

 Hillocks, Scalasaig meadows, on the " Scalasaig granite." 



R. macrophyllus, Wh. and N., b Sclilechtendalii (Weihe). 

 Open situation, Kiloran woods. ^ 



R. dumetorum, Wh. and N. One of the commonest road- 

 side brambles. Eev. W. Moyle Rogers wrote with regard 

 to a number of specimens submitted : " All, or nearly all, 

 one and the same form apparently, but hardly agreeing 

 well with any of our named varieties." 



R. corylifolius, Sm. Recorded by Mr Miller. 



R. ccesius, Linn. Dewberry. Preas-nan-gorm-Dhearc, C. 

 Growing in a heap of stones, seaside, Slochd-dubh-Mhic-a-Phi. 



R. saxatilis L. Stone Bramble. (Caora-bada-Miann.) 

 Recorded by Mr Somerville. 



Geum, L. 



G. urbanum, L. Common Avens ; Herb Bennet. (Machall 

 Coille.) Northern slopes of Beinn-nan-Giidairean. Per., 

 August At one time used in medicine. 



G. rivale, L. Water Avens. (Machall Uisge.) Damp 

 gullies below Uragaig. Per., July. The root-stocks of all 

 these are powerfully astringent, and also yield a yellow 

 dye. C. 



Fragaria, L. 



F. vesca, L. Wild Strawberry. Suth-Lair. Abundant 

 on dry slopes on the eastern half of the island. The fruits 

 are gathered by children. Per., May. 



Potentilta, L. 



P. norvegica, L. Vacant ground, Kiloran, Ann., 

 August. An alien, now spreading in the country. 



P. sterilis, Garcke. Barren Strawberry. Ledges of rocks, 

 Tigh Iain Daraich. Per., May. 



