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Smooth Woodsia
Woodsia glabella

Other common names: Smooth Cliff Fern

French names: Woodsie glabre 

Family: Wood Fern Family (Dryopteridaceae)

Similar species:
  •   Green Spleenwort (Asplenium viride)


Fronds: Once divided

Height: 2-15 cm (1-6 in)

Habitat: Forests;  Cliffs.

Native/Non-native: Native

Status: Rare.

Photographs: 7 photographs available, of which 4 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Smooth Woodsia (Woodsia glabella)

This fern is very small and easily overlooked.

Smooth Woodsia (Woodsia glabella)

Overall growth form.

Smooth Woodsia (Woodsia glabella)

Close view.

Smooth Woodsia (Woodsia glabella)

Much closer view.