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LOMARIA SPICANT, Var. Ramosum. 



MOOKE. KiNAHAN. 



PLATE XXI. A. 



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

 spore-cases. Sjpicant — Spiked. Samosum — 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 Wicklo-w, 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 tufts or tassels; the branches being normal below, and 

 the pinnee contracted towards the base. 



Length about six inches. 



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

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

 present illustrations have been made. 



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