Hart's Tongue Fern
(Asplenium scolopendrium var. americanum) |
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Other common names:
American Hart's Tongue Fern |
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Other scientific names:
Phyllitis fernaldiana, Phyllitis japonica ssp. americanus, Phyllitis scolopendrium, Phyllitis scolopendrium var. americana, Scolopendrium vulgare |
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Family:
Spleenwort Family (Aspleniaceae) |
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Distinctive features:
At first glance, very un-fernlike. Individual, undivided leaves. |
Similar species:
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Walking Fern (Asplenium rhizophyllum) - but that fern is rather unique |
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Other non-fern plants - Might be confused with non-fern plants. |
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Fronds:
Evergreen; Undivided; Simple, undivided. Usually lie along the ground. Sometimes upright. Up to about 1 foot long. |
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Height:
Lies low along the ground, sometimes upright. Leaves up to about 1 foot long. |
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Habitat:
Rocky areas. Forsts and shaded areas. |
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Native/Non-native:
Native |
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Status:
Very Rare
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