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P. brachiocarpum, Kiitz., Spec. Alg., p. 885. PP. coccineum, 
Lyngb., Harv. in Hook. Fl. Nov. Zel. ii, p. 245, non Lyngb. 
Distinguished from P. abnorme, which it closely resembles, by 
the long-stalked, flabellately branched sporophylls, which spring | 
m the sides of the branches. 
Distr. New Zealand, Chatham Islands, Kermadecs. 
warmer part l.c.) states that Berggren’s specimen from 
the Bay of Islands is the only known record iss Smith sent 
three specimens—two fro Barrier, and. one from the 
Kermadecs. The plant is very apt to be confused with Phacelo- 
carpus Labillardeiri, and it is quite possible that New Zealand 
collectors have mistaken it for that alga. 
Distr. Australia, New Zealand, Kermadecs. 
Asparagopsis armata, Harv. in 'Trans. Irish Acad. xxii, p. 544. 
A, Delilet, Harv. in Hook. Fl. Nov. Zel. ii, p. 233 (non Mont.). 
istr, Australia, New Zealand, Chatham Islands. 
Laurencia distichophylla, J. Ag., Spec. Alg. ii, p. 762; Harv. in 
Hook. Fl. Nov. Zel. ii, p. 234. 
It is probable that. New Zealand, and not South Africa, was 
the original locality for this species . Ag., Le, p. 
plant is frequent in the North Island, several gatherings from various 
parts existing in the Kew Herbarium. Miss Smith’s material was © 
copious, and in fine condition. : 
Distr. New Zealand. | : 
L. virgata, J. Ag., Spec. Alg., ii, p. 752; Harv. in Hook. FI. 
Nov. Zel. ii, p. 234. 
varies greatly in different species, and it is clear that systematists 
must in future give more attention to the nature of this structure. 
