THE EXISTING FLOWERING PLANTS OF EPPING FOREST. 7
Corylus avellana, Linn. Hawkwood, and Honey Lane
quarters, not abundant.
Quercus robur, Linn. V. pedunculata. Near Chingford and
Buckhurst Hill. While it is true, as stated by Mr. Buxton, that v.
sessiliflora abounds in the Forest, v. pedunculata is not uncommon.
Populus tremula, Linn. Epping Road, beyond the "Robin
Hood."
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae, Linn. About Walthamstow.
Stratiotes aloides, Linn. Near Chingford, probably in-
troduced.
Epipactis media, Fr. Probably not distinct from E. latifolia.
One of the rarities of the Forest. Seen in 1885, but seems to be
nearing extinction.
Orchis morio, Linn. Near Leppitt's Hill and near Theydon.
O. maculata, Linn. Tolerably abundant.
Habenaria bifolia, R. Br. Though much less plentiful than
twelve years ago, over a restricted area still exists in fair quantity.
Ruscus aculeatus, Linn. This interesting shrub is found
sparingly in many places.
Convallaria majalis, Linn. Recently seen in three different
localities other than its old station. In two of these instances it was
in small quantity and looked as though it had been transplanted by
some friendly hand. The third was clearly an old habitat.
Allium ursinum, Linn. Fairly abundant in two localities on
the Lea slope of the Forest, one within and one without the pre-
served area.
Fritillaria meleagris, Linn. In 1875 this was found near
Theydon by my friend Mr. E. Liddell. On searching with him a
season or two afterwards I could not find a single specimen. He
subsequently learned that it had been dug up. This may illustrate
the destruction of rare plants which goes on.
Luzula pilosa, Willd. Occurs in Lark's Wood.
The common Rushes are all given in the list so frequently
alluded to. One, however, in Buxton I have not found, viz: Juncus
diffusus.
Lemna trisulca, Linn. Pond at Fairmead.
L. polyrrhiza, Linn. Fairly common.
I record these because they are not in Mr. Buxton's list.
Damasonium stellatum, Pers. Hardly entitled to a place
among "existing" plants. Found in Wanstead Park soon after it was