CHARACE^: 215 



a pseudo-whorl of leaves arises, and, as a lateral bud, the new 

 Chara plant, which at once shows the characteristic alternation 

 of nodes and internodes : observe its position, and successive 

 stages of development. 



Lower down is a second node the root-node, which gives 

 rise to rhizoids ; these may branch and fix the young plant in 

 the mud. 



