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Ferns of the Santa Cruz Mountains

 
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Woodwardia fimbriata
(Giant Chain Fern)

Observed at: Gazos Creek Field Station 7/9/04
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Plant size
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Frond size and description
huge, pinnate, with lobed leaflets
Description of sori
clusters long, near veins
Habitat
riparian zones, redwood and mixed forests
Additional
notes
Sori clusters resemble chain links, thus the name Giant Chain Fern.
 
This page was created by David Scott on July 31, 2004
Field Biology - BIOSC 7
Professor Jean Replicon
Mission College, Santa Clara, California
 
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