Dicotyledons 6 1 



G. Robertianum (Herb Robert). Abun- 

 dant on stony shore near Boddam. (Beeby.) 



Ord. Legmninosce 



1. Ulex europaeus (Gorse or Whin). A 

 small patch has bloomed for many years at 

 Baltasound, where it was planted by the late 

 Dr Saxby upwards of thirty years ago. 

 Patches have been planted in the Vale of 

 Tingwall. It may seem strange that, al- 

 though this plant adapts itself so readily to 

 most exposed tracts of country, it has not 

 spread itself in Unst or Tingwall during 

 the lapse of so many years. This may be 

 accounted for by the climate, which is not 

 conducive to the proper maturation of the 

 fruit. 



2. Trifolium pratense (Red Clover). 

 Abundant though dwarfed. 



T. medium (Zigzag Clover). Frequent in 

 dry pastures, and especially when these are 

 near the sea. 



T. repens (White Clover). Common. 



3. Anthyllis Vulneraria. (Kidney Vetch). 

 Common. 



A. Vulneraria, var. maritima. Common. 



4. Lotus corniculatus, forma grandiflora 



