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Abstract

The small plant referred to this genus is perhaps the most
simple of all the Hepaticae. It is found floating on
water, and may be passed by as a Lemna if not closely
observed. The fronds are fleshly and inversely heart-shaped,
being clothed beneath and at the edges with long, pendant,
purple fimbrice, these may be observed on the stage of one
of the microscopes on the table.
The plant introduces a new genus to Tasmania, and I fail
to find any previous record of R. natans being observed in
Australasia, with the exception of one locality, and that is
Lake Roto-a-kiwa, North Island, New Zealand

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Bastow, Richard Austin
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
Journal or Publication Title:	Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Collections:	Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Additional Information:	In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania.
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