Pteridaceae

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Astrolepis cochisensis (Goodd.) D.M.Benham & Windham

Astrolepis cochisensis (Goodd.) D.M.Benham & Windham

Astrolepis cochisensis (Goodd.) D.M.Benham & Windham

Astrolepis cochisensis is a fern with a short scaly rhizome and distinctively structured, variously scaled divided leaves.

Astrolepis integerrima (Hook.) D.M.Benham & Windham

Astrolepis integerrima (Hook.) D.M.Benham & Windham

Astrolepis integerrima (Hook.) D.M.Benham & Windham

Astrolepis integerrima is a small to medium fern native mainly to northern Mexico and the southwestern US, growing on rocky calcareous terrain.

Ceratopteris thalictroides (L.) Brongn.

Ceratopteris thalictroides (L.) Brongn.

Ceratopteris thalictroides (L.) Brongn.

Ceratopteris thalictroides is a widespread tropical aquatic fern commonly grown in cultivation for water gardens and aquariums.

Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia H.Quirk & T.C.Chambers

Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia H.Quirk & T.C.Chambers

Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia H.Quirk & T.C.Chambers

Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia is an Australian rock fern species from Pteridaceae that grows in southern Australian remnant bushland.

Cheilanthes sieberi Kunze

Cheilanthes sieberi Kunze

Cheilanthes sieberi Kunze

Cheilanthes sieberi, or poison rock fern/mulga fern, is a small widespread fern native to Australia, New Zealand and nearby islands.

Cosentinia vellea (Aiton) Tod.

Cosentinia vellea (Aiton) Tod.

Cosentinia vellea (Aiton) Tod.

Cosentinia vellea is the only species in the fern genus Cosentinia, native from the Canary Islands to the west Himalayas.

Cryptogramma acrostichoides R.Br. ex Richards.

Cryptogramma acrostichoides R.Br. ex Richards.

Cryptogramma acrostichoides R.Br. ex Richards.

Cryptogramma acrostichoides is a dimorphic-leaf fern native to mountain ranges of western North America with distinct dead leaf retention.

Cryptogramma crispa (L.) R.Br.

Cryptogramma crispa (L.) R.Br.

Cryptogramma crispa (L.) R.Br.

Cryptogramma crispa is an Arctic-alpine fern with two distinct frond forms, growing on late snow-holding acidic rocky ground mainly in Europe.

Cryptogramma stelleri (S.G.Gmel.) Prantl

Cryptogramma stelleri (S.G.Gmel.) Prantl

Cryptogramma stelleri (S.G.Gmel.) Prantl

Cryptogramma stelleri is a North American fern with varying conservation statuses that can grow in dark caves with artificial light.

Myriopteris alabamensis (Buckley) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris alabamensis (Buckley) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris alabamensis (Buckley) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris alabamensis is a limestone-loving fern native to the south-central US and Mexico that can be cultivated in alkaline, well-drained conditions.

Myriopteris aurea (Poir.) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris aurea (Poir.) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris aurea (Poir.) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris aurea is a fern with thick matted hairs on leaf undersides, widespread across the Americas in dry rocky habitats.

Myriopteris clevelandii (D.C.Eaton) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris clevelandii (D.C.Eaton) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris clevelandii (D.C.Eaton) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris clevelandii is a vulnerable fern native to southern California and northern Baja California, growing on rocky exposed habitats.

Myriopteris covillei (Maxon) Á.Löve & D.Löve

Myriopteris covillei (Maxon) Á.Löve & D.Löve

Myriopteris covillei (Maxon) Á.Löve & D.Löve

Myriopteris covillei is a North American cliff fern with characteristic bead-like leaf segments, distinguishable from close relatives by its scale shape and color.

Myriopteris fendleri (Hook.) E.Fourn.

Myriopteris fendleri (Hook.) E.Fourn.

Myriopteris fendleri (Hook.) E.Fourn.

Myriopteris fendleri is a fern native to southwestern US and northwestern Mexico, that can be easily cultivated.

Myriopteris gracilis Fée

Myriopteris gracilis Fée

Myriopteris gracilis Fée

Myriopteris gracilis Fée is a small North American fern that typically grows on rocky calcareous slopes and cliffs.

Myriopteris gracillima (D.C.Eaton) J.Sm.

Myriopteris gracillima (D.C.Eaton) J.Sm.

Myriopteris gracillima (D.C.Eaton) J.Sm.

Myriopteris gracillima is a desiccation-tolerant lithophytic small fern native to mountainous western North America.

Myriopteris intertexta (Maxon) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris intertexta (Maxon) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris intertexta (Maxon) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris intertexta is a fern intermediate between two parent species, found in western North America.

Myriopteris lanosa (Michx.) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris lanosa (Michx.) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris lanosa (Michx.) Grusz & Windham

This is a profile of the fern Myriopteris lanosa, covering its morphology, distribution, conservation, and cultivation requirements.

Myriopteris lindheimeri (Hook.) J.Sm.

Myriopteris lindheimeri (Hook.) J.Sm.

Myriopteris lindheimeri (Hook.) J.Sm.

Myriopteris lindheimeri is a fern native to southwestern US and northern Mexico that can be easily cultivated.

Myriopteris myriophylla (Desv.) J.Sm.

Myriopteris myriophylla (Desv.) J.Sm.

Myriopteris myriophylla (Desv.) J.Sm.

Myriopteris myriophylla, the Central American lace fern, is a dry-adapted lip fern with a range reaching Argentina.

Myriopteris newberryi (D.C.Eaton) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris newberryi (D.C.Eaton) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris newberryi (D.C.Eaton) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris newberryi is a North American fern that grows in dry rocky habitats and can be cultivated in high-light, well-drained conditions.

Myriopteris parryi (D.C.Eaton) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris parryi (D.C.Eaton) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris parryi (D.C.Eaton) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris parryi is a small woolly tufted fern native to southwestern North America, growing in rocky mountain and desert crevices.

Myriopteris rufa Fée

Myriopteris rufa Fée

Myriopteris rufa Fée

Myriopteris rufa Fée is a fern native to North and Central America, identifiable by its distinct costa scale structure.

Myriopteris scabra (C.Chr.) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris scabra (C.Chr.) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris scabra (C.Chr.) Grusz & Windham

Myriopteris scabra is a rough-leaved limestone specialist fern native to the south-central US and northern Mexico

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