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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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