Polystichum dudleyi
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Division: | Polypodiophyta |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| Suborder: | Polypodiineae |
| Family: | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus: | Polystichum |
| Species: | P. dudleyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Polystichum dudleyi | |
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Polystichum dudleyi is a species of fern known by the common name Dudley's sword fern.[1] It is endemic to California, where it is known from the forests of the central and southern California Coast Ranges.
Description
[edit]The Polystichum dudleyi fern produces fronds up to 40 in (1.0 m) long.[1] Each lance-shaped leaf is made up of many lance-shaped leaflets which are deeply divided into smaller segments. It grows in moist forests.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ↑ "Polystichum dudleyi". ucjeps.berkeley.edu. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
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