Smooth Woodsia
(Woodsia glabella)

Other common names: Smooth Cliff Fern

French names: Woodsie glabre 

Family: Wood Fern Family (Dryopteridaceae)

Similar species:
  •   Green Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes-ramosum)


Fronds: Once divided

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

Habitat: Cliffs

Native/Non-native: Native

Status: Rare.

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This fern is very small and easily overlooked.

Overall growth form.

Close view.

Much closer view.

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