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The Synopsis gives 0 A. caryotideum , Wall., but adds — “ It is impossible to 
separate our two varieties satisfactorily.” Clarke gives A. caryotideum as a 
synonym. Beddome does not give A. falcatum as an Indian plant, and says 
it differs only slightly from B. caryotideum. The N.-W. Indian plant seems to 
be the latter, which is very commonly cultivated in Great Britain. It loves 
water and shade— in the Himalaya. Mr. Clarke’s No. 17656, from Assam, 
Khasi Hills, has very long, narrow, falcate and toothed pinna?, 7 ins. x £ in. * 
one frond has pinna? 5 in. long, by only 1 in. broad. 
