Sori linear, continuous, and intrama rginal, situated on the
u p p e r portion of the frond.
Fro n d s lateral, articulated on a creeping rhizoma.
L en g th of frond from ten to sixteen inches; colour a rich
pale green.
F o r a frond of this species I am indeb ted to Mr. J . Smith
Cura to r of th e Roj’al Gardens, Kew.
I t is n o t in any of th e N u rse rym en ’s Catalogues.
T h e illustration is from Mr. Smith’s frond. G E N U S V I I .
H Y M E N O L E P IS . K a u l p u s s .
A n o t h e r g e n u s r e p r e s e n t e d b y a s o l i t a r y s p e c i e s .
F ro n d linear-lanceolatej th e u p p e r portion suddenly contracted
and revolute, forming a fertile linear spike.
Veins, which are inte rn a l, are compound-anastomose.
Sori linear, confluent longitudinally. i . I
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