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22. P. Argemone, Linn. — Prickly Ked Poppy, grown in gardens 
only, rare. — Distr. Europe, 1ST. Africa, W. Asia. 
6. FuMARiACEiE ( Fumitory Family). 
Fumaria, Linn. 
23. F. capreolata, Linn. — Commonly called Ckickweed, grows 
wild, and is very common throughout the Island. One of the greatest 
garden pests as a weed.— Distr. Europe, N. Africa, W. Asia. 
7. Crucifers (. Mustard Family). 
Alyssum, Linn. 
24. A. maritimum, Linn. — Grows wild on the low land in the 
neighbourhood of The Waterfall, The Briars, &c. ; a small plant 
with sweet-scented white flowers, like a dwarf Candytuft or Shep- 
herd’s Purse. It comes up after the heavy rains. — Distr. Mediter- 
ranean region. 
Brassica, Linn. 
25. B. oleracea, Linn.— Several varieties of Cabbage are abun- 
dantly grown, both for home consumption and for supplying ships. — 
Distr. S.W. Europe. 
26. B. campestris, Linn, and B. rapa, Linn. — Turnips are 
abundantly grown both as a vegetable and as food for cattle. — Distr. 
Europe, Asia. 
27. B. campestris, Linn. var. — The Hoi ek ole is a vegetable 
very much grown and used at St. Helena. — Hab. Europe. 
Capsella, Yent. 
28. C. Bursa-Pastoris, D.C. — Shepherd’s Purse, or small white 
Candytuft, grows wild and is common, M. — Hab. Central and H. 
Europe. 
Cheiranthus, Linn. 
29. C. Cheiri, Linn. — Wallflower, seeds well and grows cultivated 
in gardens; rather common. — Distr. Temp, and arctic Europe, 1ST. 
Africa and Asia. 
Cochlearia, Linn. 
30. C. Armoracia, Linn. — Horseradish grows almost wild in 
