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FLORA OF FORFARSHIRE. 
Not uncommon in watery places, especially such as are 
shaded with trees. 
Heracleum, L. Cow-Parsnep. 
Br. sp. and v.2. F. 2. 
H. Sphondylium , L. Common Cow-Parsnep, or Hog- 
weed. H. 147, B. 134. — F. June, Sept. B. 
Common by waysides, under hedges, in woods, and on rocky 
banks along the coast. 
/ 3 . — H. angnstifolium , Sm., is not uncommon ; there are 
intermediate states. 
If it is true that this plant affords “ wholesome and nou- 
rishing food for cattle,” it is worthy the attention of the far- 
mer, and might repay him for its cultivation in poor soils 
better than other crops. 
Daucus, L. Carrot. 
Br. sp. 2. F. 1 . 
D. Carota , L. Wild Carrot. H. 148, B. 134. — F. July, 
August. B. 
In fields and by waysides occasionally. This is the origin 
of our garden carrot, and is sometimes called Bird’s-nest , 
from its umbels being concave, especially when in fruit. 
Torilis, Adans. Hedge-Parsley. 
Br . sp . 3. F . 2 . 
T. Anthriscus, Gsert. Upright Hedge-Parsley. H. 149, 
B. 135. — F. July, August. A. ( Caucalis , Huds.) 
Waysides and ditch-banks frequent. 
T. nodosa , Gsert. Knotted Hedge- Parsley. H. 150, B. 
135. — F. May, July. A. 
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