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arranged in umbels. In this great group there are few of 

 decorative value, but some Celery (Seilere, I.), Carrot 

 (Curran), Parsnip (Curran Geal), Skirrets (Brislean) are 

 {or were) valued as esculents, and others Parsley (Fionnas 

 Garaidh), Fennel (Lus-an-t-Saoidh), Angelica (Lus-nam 

 Buadh), Anise (Anis; Ainis Ciibhraidh, I.), Coriander (Lus- 

 a-Choire), Dill (Dile ; Lus Min, I.), Chervil (Costag-a'-Bhaile 

 Gheamhraidh), Alexanders (Lus nan Gran Dubh) are 

 grown as pot-herbs, and for garnishing, medicine, etc. 

 Hemlock, Fool's Parsley, Dropwort, and others have poison- 

 ous properties. 



Hydrocotyle, L. 



H. vulgaris, L. Marsh Pennywort. Lus-na-Peighinn. 

 Oibheall Uisge, I. Forming part of the bottom herbage 

 in wet situations. Per., July. It is said to be injurious 

 to sheep, producing white rot. 



Eryngium, L. 



E. maritimum, L. Sea Holly. Cuilionn Traghadh. One 

 specimen seen growing at the edge of the blown sands, 

 Dunan Easdail. It was gradually eaten up by sheep, and 

 did not flower. Per. The roots are sometimes preserved 

 in sugar and eaten as a sweetmeat. 



Sanicula, L. 



S. europcea, L. Wood Sanicle. (Bodan Coille.) Abun- 

 dant in Kiloran woods, and also seen in Coille Bheag. 

 Per., June. In former times it possessed a high reputation 

 for healing wounds. 



Conium, L. 



C. maculatum, L. Hemlock. (Minmhear.) A highly 

 poisonous biennial. Balaromin-mor and Lower Kilchattan. 

 July. Used in medicine as a sedative and antispasmodic. 



