Rhombic, in the shape of a rhomb. Rhomboidal, approaching that shape.

Rib, the principal piece, or one of the principal pieces of the framework of a leaf, or any similar elevated line along a body, [49], [50].

Rimose, having chinks or cracks.

Ring, an elastic band on the spore-cases of Ferns, [159].

Ringent, grinning; gaping open, [92].

Riparious, on river-banks.

Rivalis, Latin for growing along brooks; or Rivularis, in rivulets.

Root, [33].

Root-hairs, [35].

Rootlets, small roots, or root-branches, [33].