242 THE DISTRIBUTION OF HEPATICZ IN SCOTLAND 
Lower N. HicgHuanps.—W. Ross: Strathearron, ravine, 
c., f and 2 (Macv.). 
Upper N. HicHianps.—W. Sutherland: Ben Laoghal 
(Lillie). Caithness: Morven, above 2000 ft. alt., ¢ (Lillie) ; 
Scarabin (Lillie). 
ORKNEY.—Ward Hill, Hoy, with Saccogyna, Lophozia 
quinquedentata, Scapania gracilis (Lillie); Segal Burn, 
Hoy (Lillie). 
LEPIDOZIA TRICHOCLADOS C. Miill. Frib. 
Widely distributed from Kirkcudbright to Orkney. As 
it is almost confined to peaty soil, it is absent over most of 
the agricultural region. It is rare in the West Lowlands, 
though frequent in part of the hilly district of Kirkeud- 
bright, and it has not been found in the Upper Clyde 
district. Is very rare in the East Lowlands, even in the 
peaty districts. Is rare in Fife, and uncommon, at least, in 
the eastern part of the East Highlands. Towards the 
western boundary of this province it becomes more 
frequent, and is common in some localities. In the West 
Highlands and West Ross it is common wherever there are 
moist peaty banks on the low ground. It is uncommon or 
rare in those districts of the Hebrides which have been 
searched for it. Is frequent in Caithness and doubtless in 
similar situations over the North Highlands. It is rare in 
Orkney, and it has not been found in Shetland. Over the 
whole of the West Highlands this is the usual species of 
moist peaty banks, while L. setacea is the usual species 
of peat-moors, though both plants are found in either 
situation; the present plant is, however, more partial to 
shade.. It is most common on the low ground, especially 
on moist shady banks; it also is found on stumps. It has 
been found up to 1800 ft. alt., but probably reaches higher. 
This species forms large dark-green cushions when on 
banks. It is frequently found as thin tufts or scattered 
stems among other species. Fruit is frequent in October 
and November. 
S.W. Low.anps.—Kirkcudbright: Garroch Loch, PP 
(M‘And.); Loch 'Trool (Macv.). 
N.W. Lowranps.—Ayr: Barskimming Moor (Scott). 
