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teristic forms are the spiny saltwort (Sa/so/a Kad/t), or the cactus-like 
samphire (Sadicornia herbacea). Most of them have fleshy succulent 
stems and leaves, enabling them to store up the scanty moisture for a 
time of drought. This is well seen in the case of the sea blite (Sueda 
Zinearis), the sea rocket (Cakile Americana), and the seaside plantain 
(Plantago maritima). Other interesting plants found in these sections 
are the seaside crowfoot (Ranunculus Cymbalaria), goldenrod ( Solidago 
sempervirens), sea lavender (Statice Limonium, var. Caroliniana), spurge 
(Euphorbia polygonifolia), rush saltgrass (Spartina juncea), and sea sand- 
reed (Ammophila arundinacea). 
Besides the localities already mentioned, there are several natural 
features of Cushing’s island which are especially interesting from a 
botanical standpoint. At the front of the island are two small marshes, 
separated from the sea only by narrow sandy beaches. These marshes 
are partly covered with dense thickets of hazel and alder, but the open 
parts furnish many interesting forms. As is usual in marshy places, 
reeds and sedges abound, with bulrushes, bur reeds, and irises. Get 
tain parts of the marshes are carpeted with the delicate trailing vin® 
of the cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon). Another plant of great 
interest found here is the sundew or flycatcher (Drosera rotundifolta), 
whose small leaves may be seen with all their glistening bristles spread 
out, ready to entrap any unwary insect. 
Another characteristic feature of the island is the part called ‘ 
berry ridge. This is a low ridge or rather a rise in the ground, - 
presents a rather peculiar appearance owing to islands of bushes soa 
are scattered over it. These little islands are formed mainly of ie 
berry, sweet fern, and juniper bushes, but mingled with them ae other 
flowering shrubs, such as blackberry bushes, wild roses, and a. 
The island terminates towards the north in a precipitous ‘ 
known as White Head. Here the rocks rise perpendicularly from t 
sea to a height of over a hundred feet. Even on the face a but 
frowning rock, exposed to all the winds and storms, with wages 
tiny crevices for their support, are seen some of the most ie 
plants. Prominent among these is the wild columbine (Aguileg! neh 
adensis), whose red and yellow blossoms are a familiar sight ‘e's ill 
localities. An equally pretty but less showy flower is a6 ETN and 
(Geranium Robertianum). The lion’s foot (Prenanthes epee y cliff 
some slender ferns and grasses complete this little group — 
dwellers. 
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