Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella).—This exquisite plant with delicate flower and trefoil leaves grows on many mossy banks, especially on one on the Ampfield Road.
Holly (Ilex Aquifolium).—The glory of the peaty woods. The people distinguish the berried shrubs as holly, i.e. holy, those without berries being holm.
Spindle-Tree (Euonymus europæus).—Also called skewer wood. “A tree that grows on purpose,” as an old woman said of the material of her pegs. The charming berries with their crimson hearts are plentiful in King’s Lane.
Buckthorn (Rhamnus Frangula).—Otterbourne Hill.
(R. catharticus).—Hursley.
Sycamore (Acer Pseudo-platanus).—Road by Oakwood.
Maple (A. campestre).—Painting the hedges in autumn with its yellow leaves.
Leguminose
Furze (Ulex europæus).—Brilliant on all the commons on gravel or peat.
Dwarf Furze (U. nanus).—Rather less frequent.