fruit-stalk. Outer peristome of 16 pale tapering teeth,
marked with a medial line, reflexed when dry. Inner peristome
of 16 red jointed cilia, irregularly toothed at the sides.
Lid conical acuminate. Calyptra pale brown, hairy, nearly
covering the capsule.
This fine species is easily distinguished by its long narrow
spreading leaves and red inner peristome. The fruit
is comparatively of rare occurrence.—W. W.
