by f. hanson bailey, f.l.s, 5 



Order Filices. 



Gleichenia, Sm., Mem. de L'Acad. Turin, v. 418. 



G. flagellaris, Spremj. Aboriginal name, "Garra." (Barton.) 



A narrow segmented form, less glaucous beneath than in 

 the ordinary forms of this species. 



Hab. Climbing trees on the hills to the height of 20 ft. 

 or more. 



From the glossy-brown outer rind of the smooth stems the 

 natives obtain material which they plait into armlets and 

 bracelets. Capt. F. R. Barton. 



