5 2 A S P ID IU M l lE M O T U M .
Native of Southern Germany, and Windermere, Westmorland.
The fronds, which are erect, are narrow, oblong-lanceolate,
smooth, and sub-tripinnate; the pinnæ ascending, opposite or
sub-opposito, distant below, and ovate-acuminate in form.
Pinnules an inch and a quarter in length, briefly stalked,
almost pinnate, serrated, and more especially at the apex ; ovate
below, and linear-oblong at their greatest distance from the
main rachis. Veins branched.
Sori medial and conspicuous, consisting of two rows near the
costa.
The fructification covering the whole under side of the frond.
Indusium kidney-shaped and persistent.
Stipes and rachis stout, and covered with numerous scales;
stipes twelve inches in length. Lower pinnæ three to four
inches in length, central pinnæ six inches.
Length of frond from three to four feet.
Tor fronds my thanks are due to Mr. Stansfield, of Vale
Gardens, Todmorden.
The illustration is from a frond of the original plant, sent
bv Mr. Stansfield.