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ATHYRIUM FILIX-FCEMIXA. 





Fig. 473.— Frond. 



ScoPiEFORME, Loive. (Fig. 473.) — Raised from spores by 

 Ml". Elwortliy, of Nettlecombe. Although of the grandiceps 

 section still it is distinct from that variety, and in the 

 ascending almost perpendicular branches of the apex closely 

 resembling a besom, hence its name. The stipes and rachis are 

 all but naked, having only four or five small pinnules 

 irregularly dispersed. Length of frond seven inches, of which 

 the branching crown occupies the three inches at the apex. 

 The width of the apex two inches, the pinnules being narrow 

 and much divided, forming a very close compact head, with 

 a cuneate base. I am indebted to Mr. Elworthy for fronds. 



