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The Flora of Wiltshire. 



Conium, (Linn.) Hemlock. 

 Linn. CI. v. Ord. ii. 

 Name. (Koneion), a word used by Aristotle, and others for the 

 plant hemlock. 



1. C. maculatum, (Linn.) spotted Hemlock, Maculaius (Lat.) 

 signifies spotted. Hemlock so called from the dry hollow stalks that 

 remain after flowering. Engl. Bot. t. 1191. 



Locality. By the side of the Avon, hedge-banks, and waste 

 places, especially on gravel. B. Fl. June, July, Area. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 

 Generally distributed. This is best distinguished by its glossy 

 spotted stem, deep green shining leaves, strong foetid smell when 

 bruised, and by the unilateral partial involucres, and wavy crenate 

 ridges of the fruit. 



ORDER. ARALIACE2E. (JTJSS.) 

 Adoxa (Linn.) Moschatel. 

 Linn. CI. viii Ord. iii. 



Name. From a, without and (doxa) glory ; from the humble and 

 insignificant aspect of this little flower. 



1. A. Moschatellina, (Linn.) tuberous Moschatel. The flowers 

 have a musky smell in the evening, or early in the morning while 

 moist with dew, and hence the name of moschatellina, derived from 

 (moschos) musk. Engl. Bot. t 453. 



Locality. In moist shady places, under hedge-banks, and about 

 the roots of trees on loamy soil. P. Fl. April, May. Area, 

 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In all the Districts not uncommon. This is an un- 

 obtrusive little plant, delighting to grow in moist shady places, in 

 woods, and similar situations ; a circumstance which has not escaped 

 the notice of the poet ; 



" Adoxa loves the greenwood shade ; 

 There, waving through the verdant glade, 

 Her scented seeds she strews." 



Hedera, (Linn.) Ivy. 

 Linn. CI. v. Ord. i. 

 Name. Supposed to be from edera a seat, from its clinging to, 

 or sitting upon old walls, &c. 



