THE FLORA 179 



L. multiflora,T>G. Leana Ghlas ; not uncommon. May. 

 L. multiflora, b congesta (Lej.). Goirtean Artair, Leana 

 Ghlas. June. 



TTPHACE/E (the Reedmace family) 



The local representatives of the order are aquatic 

 perennials with long, linear leaves. The leaves of the Bull- 

 rush (Bog-Sheimhin, I.) are used for making chair- bottoms, 

 mats, etc. 



Sparganium, L. 



S. erectum, L. Branched Bur-reed. Seasg Righ, C. Ditch, 

 roadside between Post Office and Hotel. Common. July. 



S. minimum, Fr. Small Bur-reed. Kiloran burn; 

 frequent in pools. July. 



LEMNACEJS (the Duckweed family) 



Floating herbs, consisting of small leaf-like fronds which 

 send out delicate root-like fibres into the water beneath. 



Lemna, L. 



L. minor, L. Lesser Duckweed. (Lus-gun-Mhathair-gun- 

 Athair.) On still pools south of Port Mor. Per., June. The 

 Lemnae generally are considered to possess the property of 

 purifying the unwholesome air in marshy places. Ducks 

 and geese are fond of all the species. W. 



ALISMACE.E (the Alisma family) 



A small group of marsh or aquatic species. The Flowering 

 Rush, Arrowhead, and Water Plantain, British species, are 

 suitable for planting at the margins of ornamental waters. 



Alisma, L. 



A. ranunculoides, L. The Lesser Water Plantain. (Corr- 

 Chopag.) Frequent in marshy situations. Per., June. 



