BRITISH JUNGERMANNLE. 
(J . obtusifolia.) 
We owe the discovery of this plant to Mr. Thornhill, of Gateshead, near Newcastle, who found 
it in 1805. Miss Hutchins has since met with it in Ireland, in greater plenty and perfection; 
yet, even here, it is confined to one spot. The male and female fructification are neither of them 
of rare occurrence, though I was not so fortunate as to be acquainted with the former, before the 
engraver had finished the plate. The individuals producing anthers are rendered conspicuous 
by their swollen apices. Calyces seem to be abundant throughout the year, and it appears that 
they remain upon the plant long after the peduncle and capsule have decayed. 
REFERENCES TO THE PLATE. 
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J. obtusifolia, female plants, natural size 
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