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P i n n a o f m a tu r e F r o n d .
POLYPODIUM GRANDIDENS.
K u n z e .
P L A T E X L .
Goniophlebium argutum. J . S m i t h . W a l l i c h , {not o f
B l u m e . ) F e e .
Polypodium—Polypody. Grandidens—Large-tootlied.
I n t h e S e c t i o n G o n i o p h l e b i u m o f A u t h o r s .
N o collection should be without this magnificent, yet uncommon
P e rn . Its graceful pendulous habit, rich green colour of
the fronds, together with the exquisitely se rrated edges, and
prominent sori, produce a very pleasing effect. In general
appearance it is so strikingly distinct from all others, that it
must always ran k amongst our most desirable Ferns.
Received at th e Royal Gardens, Kew, in 1845, from the
Alessrs. Loddiges.
An evergreen stove F e rn .
A native of Nepal.
T he fronds slender, shining, and glabrous, varying from two
P O L Y P O D I U M G K A N D I D E N S .
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