states described by botanists arc outwardly dissimilar, I have
determined to figure them all.
The present variety is distinguished by its squarrose habit,
full green colour, and rather harsh feel. When young and
untangled, as in our figure, it is not unsightly ; but in age it
often forms an inextricable fleecy mass, spreading widely over
the surface of the ground, and forming a comfortable cover for a
variety of small Crustacea and sbell-fish ; but in this state it is
not to be recommended to the seeker of specimens for the
Herbarium.
Fig. 1. E n t e r om o b p h a k am u lo s a :— of the natural size. 3. Portion of the
stem with smaii branches and ramuli. 3. Fragment of the surface of the
frond. 4. Part of tranverse section:—magnified.
