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Pinnules linear, serrated on the margin. 
Stipes about one-third as long as the rest of 
the frond ; its base enlarged and covered with 
chaffy scales. 
Growth. The young fronds erect until fully un¬ 
folded, when they spread out forming a cup¬ 
like cluster. 
Height. From one to four feet. 
Colour. Light green. 
Habitats. Moist, warm, sheltered situations. Not 
uncommon. 
ATHYRIUM FILIX-FCEMINA, Variety FLEXILE . 
(Flexile Lady Fern.) 
Fronds. Bi-pinnate, narrow, lanceolate, elongated, 
and pinnate to the base ; flexile and brittle. 
Pinnae short and obtuse. Pinnules oval, 
notched, and connected with each other by a 
slight wing. Rachis green and fleshy. 
Height. From six to twelve inches. 
Colour. Very light green. 
Habitats. This fern has only been discovered in 
Forfarshire, Scotland ; but probably is in 
reality more widely distributed. 
