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into numerous lanceolate segments ; ultimate 

 segments up to about an inch long and J-inch 

 broad. Surfaces and rachis naked or hairy. 

 Texture thin or almost leathery. [Fig. 35 

 and Plate VII.] 



FIG. 35. Pteris aquilina L. 

 Vertical section through segment showing the double indusium. 



This is the common Brake or Bracken. It 

 grows up to seven feet high. Used as packing 

 material. 



Distribution : Bombay Presidency North 

 Kanara, common on the crest of the ghats in 

 dry places, Castle Rock ; Mahableshwar ; 

 Panchgani ; Sakar-Pathar (Lonavli) ; Khan- 

 dala; Konkan Matheran,Amboli Hills; Kanor 

 (Belgaum District). 



Throughout India, Ceylon and the Malay 

 Peninsula on the mountains 2,000-8,000 feet. 



