Page:Transactions of the Natural History Society of Northumberland, Durham, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1867).djvu/175

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4. P. alpestris Potentilla alpestris, Hall. Native. Highland type. Area C, D. Range 1, 2.

On the basaltic dike at Spindlestone, now nearly or quite extinct; specimens from this locality are referred to P. verna by Winch and Johnston, but seem to belong to the present species. In Teesdale sparingly on the the basalt at Falcon Clints and by the Tees side at Winch Bridge, 300-500 yards. The Tynedale plant placed here in the Flora is really P. argentea.

5. P. reptans Potentilla reptans, L. Native. British type. Area C, N, D. Range 1.

Frequent by road-sides and upon hedge-banks, ascending in Teesdale to Middleton, 300 yards, and in Coquetdale to Holystone.

6. P. tormentilla Potentilla tormentilla, Nesl. Native. British type. Area C, N, D. Range 1-3.

Common in heathy places at all levels, ascending to 850 yards on Cheviot, and 750 yards on Highfield. The var. procumbens is not uncommon.

7. P. fragariastrum Potentilla sterilis, Ebrh. Native. British type. Area C, N, D. Range 1, 2.

Common upon grassy banks, ascending to 550 yards in Harwood Dale, 450 yards in East Allendale.

6. COMARUM, L.

1. C. palustre Comarum palustre, L. Native. British type. Area C, N, D. Range 1-3.

Frequent on swampy heaths, ascending, with Car ex ampullacea, to 500 yards in the swamps by the Weel, 600 yards in Coal Cleugh, 650 yards on Highfield.

7. FRAGARIA, L.

1. F. vesca Fragaria vesca, L. Native. British type. Area C, N. D. Range 1, 2.

Common in woods and on hedge-banks, ascending to 1400 feet