Common and Narrow-leaved Pepperwort. Lepidium 

 sativum, Linn, and Lep. ruderale, Linn. Of European origin, an early 

 introduction, spreading on roadsides and in abandoned places. 



Watercress. Nasturtium officinale, R. Br. A native of Europe, 

 introduced about 1846, is now found in the streamlets near the coast. 



Common Winter Cress. Barbarea vulgaris, Linn. A well- 

 known European plant, found near the coast, and considered by some to be 

 an introduced plant, but also said to be evidently indigenous. 



CARYOPHYLLEAE. 



The weeds of this order, except the first, are not dangerous, as they are 

 eaten by cattle and sheep, and are only troublesome in gardens. 



French Catehfly. Silene gallica, Linn. A native of South France. 

 This troublesome weed found its way to South Australia about twenty-five 

 years ago, and spread most rapidly, especially in poor, sandy, agricultural 

 land and waste places. The cattle will only eat it when pressed by hunger. 



Chiekweed. Stellaria media, Dec. Is a. well-known native of 

 Europe, and an early introduction. This troublesome weed is ubiquitous in 

 gardens, and is also met with in the fields. 



Thyme-leaved Sandwort. Arenaria serpillifolia, Linn. A 

 native of Europe and North America. Has been naturalised in South 

 Australia for more than twenty years. 



Common Mouse-ear Chiekweed. Cerastiumvulgatum,lAim, 

 From the south of Europe, and introduced in the early days of the colony. 



Corn Spury. Spergula arvensis. Linn. The well-known cornfield 

 weed at home, which has made its appearance in South Australia within the 

 last twelve years. Spergula rubra, Pers., is also spreading fast near the coast. 



Gypsophylla tubulosa, Boiss. A native of the Mediterranean, which 

 was introduced in the early days of the colony. 



PORTULACEAE. 



Oleraceus Purslane. Portulaca oleracea, Linn. Known in the 

 early days of the colony, and a very troublesome weed in gardens during the 

 summer months. By some considered to be indigenous. 



GERANIACEAE, 



Hemlock-leaved Heron's Bill. Erodium cicutarmm, L'Her. 

 A native of Europe, Africa, and Asia ; was introduced early, and has widely- 

 spread in the colony, especially in pasture grounds. Cattle and sheep are fond 

 of it. 



