Rhodoptilum plumosum (Harv. & Bailey) Kylin

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PLANTAE EXSICCATAE
AB UNIVERSITATE BRITANNICO-COLUMBIANA EDITAE
Series — ALGAE	Fasciculus I
13. RHODOPTILUM PLUMOSUM (Harvey and Bailey) Kylin,
1956: 461.
SYN.: Dasya plumosa Harvey and Bailey, 1851, p. 371; Dasyopsis
plumosa (Harvey and Bailey) Schmitz, 1893b, p. 231.
On rocks and epiphytic on other algae in the upper subtidal zone to
a depth of 5 fathoms. At the south end of Shaw Island, near Canoe
Island, Washington, U.S.A. (Lat. 48°34'N. Long. 122°55'W.).
DESCRIPTION: Thallus erect, 15-35 cm. high, irregularly branched, with
several orders of branches bearing many short lateral branches all approxi-
mately the same length and arising distichously. Colour a deep rose red.
LEG.: Robert F. Scagel, 27 June 1955 (No. 16).
DET.: Robert F. Scagel.