Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
areolata
ID:
1110129

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) T.Moore

Source:
tro

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Index Fil. (T.Moore) 1: xlv. 1857

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109467

Common Names

  • Woodwardia areolata
  • Netted Chain Fern
  • Areolata Chain Fern

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Description

Woodwardia areolata (also called Netted Chain Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Blechnaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and Mexico. It is a terrestrial fern found in wet woods, swamps, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Woodwardia areolata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Woodwardia areolata has small, greenish-white flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Woodwardia areolata

Woodwardia areolata is native to the western United States, from Alaska to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Species in the Blechnaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602668: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Thomas Moore (1821-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Moore' in the authors string.