416 Lake Maxinkuckee, Physical and Biological Surrey 



Family 132. Bignoniace^e. Trumpet-creeper Family 

 703. trumpet-creeper 



BIGNONIA RADICANS L. 



Found growing wild in a flat rich level field east of the lake 

 near Maxinkuckee. It was also found near the mouth of the 

 outlet of the lakes. In some parts of the state the plant is a general 

 nuisance, and is known as "Devil's shoestring." Planted for orna- 

 ment in some parts of the state. 



704. CATALPA; LARGER INDIAN BEAN 



CATALPA SPECIOSA Warder 



Although this tree is planted quite frequently and now and then 

 a seedling is seen, it could hardly be said to be established. Seed- 

 lings are, however, becoming somewhat more abundant, and are 

 occasionally seen in waste places and along the railroad. There 

 are several trees on Long Point. 



Family 133. Phrymace^e. Lopseed Family 

 705. lopseed 



PHRYMA LRPTOSTACHYA L. 



Rather common in Green's woods and probably common in other 

 dry woods about the lake. A tall weed with a good deal the aspect 

 of a smartweed. Upon blossoming, the head bends downward 

 against the stalk, as the common name suggests. The plant with 

 its reflexed fruit looks quite burry, and the seeds are distributed 

 somewhat by catching in fur and clothing. It is not, however, a 

 bad bur. 



Family 134. Plant aginace^e. Plantain Family 



706. RUGEL'S PLANTAIN 



PLANTAGO RUGELII Dene. 



Rather common in open grassy places. Abundant along the 

 railroad near Winfield's. This, along with Plantago major, is one 

 of the most pestiferous weeds we have, often obtaining foothold in 

 meadows and crowding out grass and clover. In such situations it 

 increases and spreads with great rapidity, and is quite difficult to 

 eradicate. It is often obtained in dirty clover seed. 



