states described by botanists are outwardly dissimilar, I have 
determined to figure them all. 
The present variety is distinguished by its squarrose habit, 
full green colour, and rather harsh feel. When young and 
untangled, as in our figure, it is not unsightly; but in age it 
often forms an inextricable fleecy mass, spreading widely over 
the surface of the ground, and forming a comfortable cover for a 
variety of small crustacea and shell-fish; but im this state it is 
not to be recommended to the seeker of specimens for the 
Herbarium. 
Fig. 1. ENTEROMORPHA RAMULOSA :—of the natural size. 2. Portion of the 
stem with small branches and ramuli. 3. Fragment of the surface of the, 
frond. 4. Part of tranverse section :—magnified. 
