Notes on the Flora of Cap-a-L "Aigle. 65 



Polygonum convolvulus, L., abounds among grain in cul- 

 tivated fields. 



Polygonum dumetorum, L., in moist thickets, 



Rumex orbiculatus, Spot ten, everywhere along the .shore 

 of the St. Lawrence. 



Rumex salicifolius, Weinrnann, abounds in marshy places 

 near the coast. 



Rumex crispus, L., numerous on roadsides and near 

 dwellings. 



Rumex acetosella, Tourn._, very common in poor sandy 

 fields and woods. 



Fagopyrum esculentum,M.oznch. y in old fields, near deserted 

 dwellings, strayed from cultivation. 



Etjphorbiace^e : 



Euphorbia platyphylla, L., is so plentiful everywhere as to 

 be a characteristic plant of Cap-a-F Aigle. 



Urticace^e : 



litmus americana, L., Willd., grows near the Loutre and 



Murray rivers. 

 Cannabis sativa, L., seen occasionally in waste places and 



by the roadside. 



CctpuliferjE : 



Corylus americana, Walt., somewhat rare at borders of 



woods. 

 Ostrya virginica, Willd., rare in rich woods on the slope 



of the St. Lawrence. 

 Garpinus americana. L,, occasionally near the banks of 



streams. 

 Betulace^ : 

 Betula lutea, Michx., in moist woods occasionally. 

 Betula papyracea, Ait., is with the poplar, the prevailing 



wood of the district. 

 Alnus incana, Willd., grows up everywhere in fields and 



pastures if not kept continually cut. 

 Salicace^e : 



Salix humilis. Marshall, in dry and barren grounds. 



