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until it was sufficiently flavoured. (M. hirsuta, Rev. E. F. 

 Linton.) Per., August. 



M. aquatica, L., x arvensis. Moist ground west of pond, 

 Iviloran. (M. sativa, Rev. E. F. Linton.) 



M. aquatica, L., x arvensis, b paludosa (Sole). Ditch^ 

 Ceann-da-Leana ; September. (M. paludosa, Rev. E. F. 

 Lintoii.) 



(?) M. gentilis, L. Vicinity of garden, Kiloran. 

 September. 



M. arvensis, L. Corn Mint. (Mionnt-an-Arbhair.) 

 Cornfield, Uragaig Bheag. Per., August. 



Lycopus, L. 



L. europceus, L. Gipsywort. Feoran Curraigh, I. In 

 moist gullies on the eastern shore, in the neighbourhood of 

 Loch Fada, and other places. Per., July. It dyes black. 

 The juice gives a permanent colour to linen, wool, and silk, 

 which will not wash out. W. 



Thymus, L. 



The common garden Thyme (Tim, L), used in soups and 

 for stuffings, etc., is a native of the south of Europe. 



T. serpyllum, L. Wild Thyme. Luibh-na-Machrach. 

 (Lus-Mhic-Righ-Bhreatuinn.) Dry and sandy situations, 

 especially near the shore. It was much used for making tea. 

 Per., August. This plant had the reputation of giving 

 courage and strength through its smell. Highlanders take 

 an infusion of it to prevent disagreeable dreams. C. The 

 dried leaves, used instead of tea, are exceedingly grateful and 

 a good stomachic ; the tops dye purple. W. 



Melissa, L. 



M. officinalis, L. Common Balm. Lus-na-Malla, L 

 Introduced and formerly used for making tea. Per., July. 



