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Caltha palustris, Linn., was seen in marshy places about 12,000 
feet. 
Delphinium denudatum^ Wall., and D, vestitum^ Wall., are 
common on sub-alpine slopes, as are also Aconitum Napellus^ Linn, 
and A. heterophyllum^ Wall. 
Magnoliacese. 
Michelia Champaca^ Linn. Well-grown trees were observed 
near villages in the Kangra Valley up to 4,000 feet. It has no claim, 
however, to be considered a native of this region. 
Menispermaceee, 
Cocculus lailrifolius^ DC. A small tree which scarcely ascends 
above 3,000 feet in Chamba. 
Cissampelos Pareira^ Linn. A common climber growing over 
shrubs and small trees at moderate elevations 
S'tephania elegans^ Hook. f. and T* A small climber seen at 
6,000 feet. 
Berherideee* 
Berber is vulgaris^ Linn,, Berberis arista DC., Bet bens 
Lycium^ Royle, are all more or less common. 
Podophyllum Emodiy Wall. Plants of this were found in ripe 
fruit between 10,000 and 14,000 feet below the Sacb Pass. 
Nympheaceae. 
Nelumbium speciosumy VVilld., grows in the tank in the Rajah^s 
garden at Chamba. I saw no other place with suitable conditions 
for its growth. Lemna covered the water in the same tank, 
Leaves of Nymphoea sp. were seen in ponds and rice-fields in 
Kangra Valley, 
Papaveraceae. 
Mexonopsis aculeatUy Royle, is common in shady situations 
between 10,000 and 15,000 feet. 
Fumariaceae , 
Various species of Corydalis, ranging from 5,000 feet to the 
upper limits of vegetation. 
C ruciferae, 
I collected Capsella Biirsa-pattoriSy Moench,, and a few other 
species not identified. At the time of my visit examples of this 
order were conspicuous by their absence. 
