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Fig. 55 a. Hemitelia capensis (L.) R. Br. i. Part of a pinna. 2. Old aphlebium, from 

 base of frond. Nat. size. 3, 4. Sporangia, dehiscing, 150/1. 5. Sorus showing 

 the indusium, 15/1. (From nature) 





Fig. 55 B. Hemitelia capensis R. Br. Head of stem, showing the crowded aphlebia, the 

 fronds being cut away. .\ nat. size. The upper aphlebia are fresh and green, those 

 below, from old and decayed fronds, dead. June. 



