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Plants studied 3-21-29 & 2-10-29
both dists of 5 distinct glands not
annular dist as Nagelia should
have, 5-4-29 Fl. Agri. Dist. Under by redbark
is blooms at Buenavista and both dist.
of 5-glands, plains unto poplars.
x
4-22-29
Fem with spores Woodburn (P.O.B.
in pot.) In recess in quarry where
Fittonia grew. Fronds divided,
edge somewhat minutely many
toothed entire. 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in., linear lance-
olate, undulate in middle, tapering
acute at each end but longer
[illegible]
Primary veins many
about 3/4 in apart at base to less
than 1/8 in apart at tip. These veins
parallel, forming L about 60 with
rachis. Have effect of being free
as they become densest at margin.
Closer examination seems to show
some caps toward base slightly
forked at the very tip. But that
veins a very obscure network
oculus. Sori in 2 lines, 1 line on each
side of primary vein. Lines in the
main complete, two occasional
places are simply, 5 lines are some-
what irreg toward tips of blade.
Sori circular, attached in center
beneath, pale yellow turning golden.
No sign of indusium [illegible].
Found on dry & leafy, glabrous,
shining green above below. Mid.
vein also conspicuous, lighter
green. Sori not impressed as in
the fern seen 3-11-29 Muss. Hays, Quincy
Garden 4/4-11-29 Southlands. Sori
2mm diam rounded like little buttons
Sporangia pedicelled. Not found in
B.M.J.C.P.