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A.vulgaris,'L. Mugwort. LiathLus. On the raised-beach 

 deposits. The leaveswere smoked by oldpeople. Per., August. 



Tussilago, L. 



T. Farfara, L. Coltsfoot. Gallan Greanach. An in- 

 fusion of the leaves was drunk for whooping-cough. A 

 popular remedy for chest troubles. The leaves were smoked 

 as a substitute for tobacco. Per., April. 



Petasites, Hill 



P. ovatus, Hill. Butterbur. Gallan Mor. Kilchattan. 

 The leaves, which are larger than those of any other British 

 plant, were used as sunshades by children when playing. 

 Per., April. 



Senecio, L. 



This is the largest genus of the order, occurring in all 

 parts of the globe. Some species, of horticultural value, 

 have recently been introduced from China. 



& vvlyaris, L. Groundsel. Grunnasg. Common garden 

 weed. It was used as an ingredient in the healing ointments. 

 Also applied to prevent suppuration. Ann. Nearly always 

 in flower. Plants from the blown sands described by Mr 

 Bennett as being "near the variety integrifolius, Opiz." 



S. sylvaticus, L. Mountain Groundsel. Recorded by 

 Mr Miller. Ann. 



S. Jacobcea, L. Ragwort. Ballan Buidhe. Abundant in 

 dry pastures. Ballan Buidhe Boirionn, the first year's growth 

 or a barren form of the Ragwort, was commonly used as an 

 ingredient in plasters for promoting suppuration. Per., 

 September. 



S. aquaticus, Hill. Water Ragwort. Ditches and wet 

 situations. Bi., July. 



S. aquaticus, var. pinnatifidus, Gren. and Godr. Wet 

 ground, Kiloran. August. 



