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* * Leaves imbricated all round, their points recurved. 



24. H. stellatum, stem erect, branched ; leaves loosely set, lan- 

 ceolate, much acuminated, entire, nerveless, straight ; fruitstalks 

 2 inches ; capsule oblong-ovate, curved, cernuous ; lid conical, 



Hob. In bogs on moors. Spring. 



25. H. loreum, stem pinnate ; branches spreading, attenuated at 

 the ends ; leaves lanceolate, acuminate, concave, serrated, faintly 

 2-nerved at the base ; fruitstalks 1 inch; capsule ovate, cernuous; 

 lid conical. 



Hal. In deans and on heaths, not uncommon. Summer. 



26. H. triquetrum, stem robust, irregularly pinnate; leaves heart- 

 shaped, acuminate, serrated, faintly striated, 2-nerved at the base ; 

 fruitstalks upwards of 1 inch ; capsule ovate, short, cernuous ; lid 

 conical. 



Hob. In woods and deans, and on heaths, common. Winter. 



This large species is one of the most useful for packing, being, 

 whether in a dry or wet state, peculiarly light and elastic. 

 The stalk, when deprived of its leaves, is red. 



27. H. squarrosum, stem slender, irregularly pinnate ; branches 

 patent ; leaves ovate, curved, very much acuminated, serrated, 

 faintly 2-nerved at the base ; fruitstalks 1 inch ; capsule ovate, 

 cernuous ; lid conical. 



Hob. Mossy banks in woods and on heaths, common. Win- 

 ter. 



" * * Leaves with their points all directed to one side. 

 j- Leaves nerveless, or with only 2 short nerves at the base. 



28. H. scorpioides, stem irregularly pinnate; branches erect, 

 thick, soft and watery ; leaves imbricate, broadly ovate, ventri- 

 cose, entire ; " fruitstalks 2 inches ; capsule oblong-ovate, curved, 

 cernuous ; lid conical." 



Hab. Bogs. Lamberton and Coldingham moors, but not 

 in fruit. 



29. H. cupressiforme, stems irregularly pinnate, compressed, the 

 branches with incurved tips; leaves closely imbricated, lanceo- 



