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(Sambucus sp.) represent the Order Caprifoliacee. 
These plants are not very common, however. 
Caryophyllacee is represented by several varieties 
of Campion, the commonest of which is the Ragged 
Robin. 
The Field Convolvulus (Convolvulus sp.) occurs 
in great abundance, though a large white member 
of the same family is less common. 
A Stonecrop and a small narrow-leaved House- 
leek seem to be the only representatives of the 
Crassulacez. 
In members of the Order Scrophulariacee, 
North China seems to be rather poor, and South 
Mongolia entirely wanting. The Toadflax and 
a species of Foxglove are the only common varieties. 
The Sesamon is extensively cultivated in certain 
parts, the seed being exported in great quantities. 
Wild members of the Poppy family are very 
rare, a variety of Horned Poppy and a small red 
Poppy being the only ones I have hitherto come 
across. The Cultivated Poppy, from which opium 
is obtained, was up till recently grown all over 
North China, wherever the soil was suitable. 
The Geraniaceez are represented by several 
small varieties of the Crane’s-bill type. 
The Broad-leaved Plantain is very common, 
especially in damp localities. 
One of the most striking flowers of the Shansi 
mountains is the Gentian, which blooms all 
through the summer. The blue colour of this 
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