6. S. nodosa, E. Meyer. Native. British type. Area C, N, D. Range 1–3.
In sandy ground liable to be inundated, found principally amongst the coast sand-hills or high up amongst the hills. It ascends to 350 yards in Welhope and Harwood Dale, and we have seen it with Saxifraga stellaris at 600 yards in West Allendale.
7. SPERGULA, L.
1. S. arvensis, L. Colonist. British type. Area C, N, D. Range 1.
A common weed in cultivated ground, ascending in Coquetdale above Alwinton (250 yards), and to 300 yards near Gatton.
8. HONCKENEJA, Ehrh.
1. H. peploides, Ehrh. Native. Maritime. British type. Area C, N, D. Range 1.
Common in sandy ground all along the coast-line.
9. SPERGULARIA, Pers.
1. S. marina, Camb. Native. Maritime. British type. Area C, N, D. Range 1.
All along the coast-line in muddy places; not so plentiful as the next.
2. S. neglecta, Syme. Native. Maritime. British type. Area C, N, D. Range 1.
Common all along the coast-line in damp places.
3. S. rubra, St. Hil. Native. British type. Area C, N, D. Range 1.
Sandy ground, somewhat local. Frequent about Wooler, Akeld, Ilderton, Roddam, &c. Alnwick Moor, Harbottle, Newcastle Town Moor, Gateshead Fell, Durham, &c. A maritime form is found on the coast occasionally, which must not be confounded with the preceding.
