THE FLORA 19$ 



Chasach; Lus na Seilg, C. Boiled in milk and strained, 

 it was considered a good remedy for coughs and chest 

 ailments. The species is now much more plentiful than it 

 was when regularly collected for medicinal purposes. 



A. Ruta-muraria, L. Wall Rue. (Kue Bhallaidh, C.) 

 Not uncommon on old walls. 



Athyrium, Both. 



A. Filix-fcemina, Roth. Lady Fern. Frith-Eaineach. 

 Raineach Mhuire, C. Abundant. Frith-Raineach is often- 

 indiscriminately applied locally to this and various species of 

 Lastraeas. 



Phyllitis, Hill. 



P. Scolopendrium, Newm. Hart's-tongue Fern. Teang'- 

 an-Fheidh. Not uncommon in the rocky gullies of the 

 northern shore and in the vicinity of Iviloran. An infusion 

 of the leaves was used as a remedy for coughs and colds. 



Gystopteris, Bernh. 



C. fragilis, Bernh. Brittle Bladderfern. Friodh 

 Raineach, C. Recorded from the neighbourhood of the New 

 Cave by Messrs Grieve and Miller. 



Polystichum, Roth. 



P. aculeatum, Roth. Prickly Shield Fern. Ibhig, C. 

 An evergreen fern frequently found in the vicinity of the 

 New Cave. 



P. aculeatum, b lobatum (Presl.). Rocky slopes facing 

 the north, Driseig. September. 



P. angulare, Presl. Soft Prickly Shield Fern. A few 

 plants. Confirmed by Mr C. Druery, F.L.S. Not previously 

 recorded from the Western Isles, though at one time occur- 

 ring in Arran and adjacent islets. In 1899 plants were dis- 

 covered by the late Mr Somerville in the woods at Skipness 



