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the fronds covered with minute, yellow glands, 
emitting a peculiar odour when bruised. 
Rachis scaly. Stipes very short and densely 
scaly. The pinnae continue nearly down to 
the crown, the lowest pairs being short trian¬ 
gular leaves. 
Growth. Erect. Fronds springing in a circle from 
the crown. 
Height. From one foot to three feet. 
Colour. Yellowish-green. 
Habitats. Mountain heaths and woods. Not un¬ 
common. 
(See also page 54.) 
GROUP I; GENUS X; SPECIES VI. 
LASTREA RIGIDA. (Rigid Fern.) 
Plate XII. 
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r onds. Bi-pinnate, usually triangular, narrow and 
tapering. Pinnae linear and tapering. Pin¬ 
nules oblong and lobed; lobes notched into 
teeth. Stipes about one quarter the length 
of the entire frond, thick at its base, and 
very densely clothed with reddish scales. The 
margin of indusium fringed with minute 
glands. 
Growth. Very erect. 
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