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in woody places; Jasione montana everywhere abundant, and the larger form, which has been thought by some to be a distinct species, is often seen in the meadows; Lobelia dortmanna grows in shallow water, in almost every part of the lake.
Of Ericaceae, Vacinum myrtillus is found in nearly every wood; and V. oxycoccus in a few places; V. vitis-idea on Langdale Pikes; Pyrola minor in Stockghyll.
Of Jasminaceae, Ligustrum vulgare grows wild in the mountain woods.
Of Gentianaccae, Menyanthes trifoliata is not uncommon in the bogs; Polemonium caeruleum is found in Graithwaite woods.
Of Scrophularianae, Digitalis purpurea is everywhere most abundant and beautiful, ornamenting every hill and dell with its splendid spikes of purple flowers Verbena officinalis may be gathered on Whitbarrow.
Of Orobanchaceae, Lathraea squamaria grows on Wansfell.
Of Lamiaceae, Lycopus europoeus is found in a few places, as is also Calamintha clinopodium; Mentha piperita grows on Whitbarrow; M. sativa is not uncommon throughout the district; Scutellaria minor occurs in some of the bogs.
Of Boraginaceae, Symphytum officinale is not uncommon.
Of Pinguiculaceae, Pinguicula vulgaris is very frequent in damp places; Utricularia vulgaris is also found.
Of Primulaceoe, Primula farinacea may be found in many moist meadows: it is abundant on Wansfell,
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