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birds relish the seeds, and the ripe spikes are often gathered 
for those in ca^es. 
P. media , L. Hoary Plantain.. H. 272, B. 247. — F. 
June, Sept. P. 
Pastures, Kinnaird, Mr A. Bousie. In a field near the 
Burn of Keithock, and near the mansion-house, Mr J. 
Cruickshank. 
P. lanceolata, L. Bibwort Plantain. H. 272, B. 246. — 
F. May, July. P. 
Waysides and pastures from the coast to the mountains 
plentiful, varying much in size and the length of its flower 
spikes. Spikes sometimes several, combined, sessile, or 
stalked. 
/ 3 . altissima, Koch. Wayside, Invergowrie, Mr G. Law- 
son. 
y. sphcerostachya , W. and G. Sands of Barrie and on 
the mountains abundant. Intermediate forms render it 
doubtful if these can be retained even as varieties. 
P. maritima, L. Sea-side Plantain. PI. 273, B. 246. — 
F. June, Sept. P. 
Abundant on the sea-shore, and occasionally inland. Glen 
Clova, at the foot of Carlowie. 
Airlie, Rev. J. S. Barty. Parish of Kingoldrum, Rev. J. 
0. Haldane. Banks of the South Esk, Kinnaird, Mr A. 
Bousie. 
A broad-leaved var. is frequent about Usan, Bedhead, &c., 
Mr A. Croall. Probably / 3 . major , Hook? 
P. Coronopus , L. Buck’s-horn Plantain. H. 273, B. 
246. — F. June, July. A. ? 
Common on the coast, and like the other species very 
variable in size. 
Banks of the South Esk, Kinnaird, Mr A. Bousie. 
Littorella, L. Shore-weed. 
Br . sp . 1. F . 1. 
L. lacustris , L. Plantain Shore-weed. H. 274, B. 247- 
> — F. June, July. P. 
