32 TRIANDRIA DIGYNIA. 



3. T. caninum, calyx-valves somewhat awned, with 3 or 5 ribs ; 

 florets 4, awned ; leaves flat ; root fibrous. Fibrous-rooted Wlieat- 

 grass. 



Hab. Ashwood, Belford," Thomp. July. If 



III. TRIGYN1A. 



42. MONTIA. 



1. M.fontanct) herb smooth, succulent; leaves opposite, small, 

 spathulate ; flowers small, white, on curved stalks. Water Blinks. 



Hab. By springs and streams, particularly on heathy 

 ground, frequent ; very luxuriant and plentiful on 

 Cheviot, not far from the summit. June, July. 



In general, this plant is low, diffused, and much branched ; 

 sometimes, however, the stems rise to a height of 6 inches, 

 and are only distantly branched, while a few radicle fibres 

 spring from beneath each joint. 



