Flora of Cacouna, P Q. 435 



dium acaule was found most abundantly on the tops of dry 

 ridges where it was protected by shrubby growth hardly 

 more than eight feet high. 



The blueberry ( Vaccinium pennsylvanium) is very abundant 

 throughout the eastern region. The mountain ash is also 

 common, and is largely used for ornamental purposes. It 

 grows as a low tree or large shrub hardly exceeding 20 feet 

 in height, and on Cacouna Island it is wholly dwarf 



The time of year at which our observations were made 

 was not favorable to the collection of a large number of 

 species, nevertheless, the fact that within eight days, no 

 less than 220 species were observed, exclusive of grasses, 

 lichens, and mosses, shows that the flora of the district is 

 a fairly rich one. The following enumeration of species 

 with their localities, will obviate the necessity of further 

 comment. It shows 49 families, 149 genera, and 212 species. 

 The species which have been introduced and are now 

 naturalised, are indicated by * 



Thalictrum polygamum, Michx. (Tall Meadow-Eue.) 

 Very common in thickets on Cacouna Island, in the same 

 localities on the mainland and in moist lands generally. 

 Flower. 



Eanunculus cymbal aria, Pursh. (Seaside Crowfoot.) 

 This plant was found somewhat abundantly on the shore 

 at Cacouna Island and in the same situations on the 

 mainland. It was chiefly found growing in the soil 

 between rocks. It was observed in the greatest 

 abundance at Cacouua Point. No flower. 



Eanunculus sceleratus, L. (Cursed Crowfoot.) 



Common everywhere in ditches, especially towards 

 Fraserville landing near the old stone house. Flower. 



Eanunculus pennsylvanious, L. f. (Bristley Crowfoot.) 

 Found somewhat sparingly in the low ground of the 

 intervale east of Cacouna, and more rarely in grain 

 fields. Flower. 



