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LOMARIA SPICANT, Var. Ramosum. 

 Moore. Kinahan. 



PLATE XXI. — A. 



Lomaria — From loma, an edge, in reference to the position of the 

 spore-cases. Spicant — Spiked. Ramosum — Branched. 



The present variety is perhaps the handsomest form of 

 Lomaria spicant of which we are acquainted. It is exceedingly 

 rare. 



It has been found in Ireland, near Wicklow, by Dr. Kinahan, 

 and in Mayo, by Captain Eden; in England, at Windermere, 

 by Mr. Hudhart. 



This variety has the rachis divided into two or three branches, 

 and the apices of the divisions closely multifidly crisped into 

 convex tiifts or tassels; the branches being normal below, and 

 the ]Dinna2 contracted towards the base. 



Length about six inches. 



For fronds my thanks are due to Mr. C. Monkman, of 

 JNlalton, and Mr. Stansfield, of Todmorden, from which the 

 present illustrations have been made. 



