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and will be seen when ascending the mountain by Stockghyll;
Lysimachia vulgaris, nummularia and nemorum are common, the
two former by the side of the lake.
Of Plantaginaceae, Plantago media is common near Kendal and
on Whitbarrow; Littorella lacustris covers the margins and
bottom of the lake, with a perennial verdure.
Of Polygonaceae, Polygonum bistorta is common and very
ornamental in low meadows; Oxyria reniformis is found in
Longsleddale, and elsewhere.
Of Thynelaceae, Daphne laureola and mezereum have been found
in Rayrigg and Graythwaite woods.
Of Empetraceae, Empetrum nigrum grows on the higher
fells.
Of Amentiferae, Carpinus betulus is not uncommon, but
probably not indigenous; Salix pentandra occurs in many
places; S. fragilis alba, viminalis, caprea and aurita are
common; but we are not sufficiently acquainted with this
genus to mention all the species around here.
Of Orchidaceae, Listera ovata is common, and L. cordata is
found on Helvellyn: L. nidusavis is rare; Gymnadenia
conopsea and Habenara bifolia are very common; Cypripedium
calceolus has been found on Whitbarrow; and Epipactis
latifolia, palustris and ensifolia also grows there.
Of Amaryllidaceae, Narcissus pseudo-narcissus is most
abundant, and in early spring makes many a bank and woody
glen yellow with its numerous flowers.
Of Liliaceae, Allium carinatum is found in one locality;
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