Cyrtomium falcatum (L. f.) K. Presl


Synonym(s):   
Common Name(s):  Asian holly fern
Family Name(s):  Dryopteriaceae,
Polypodiaceae

Type:  Terrestrial 
Sterile Frond Division:  Pinnate 
Sterile Frond Shape:  Lance-shaped 
Fertile Frond Shape:  Resembles Sterile Frond 
Sori:  Round 
Growth:  Clustered 

Special Features: Evergreen. The fronds are glossy green. 
Habitat: Masonary, clay banks, mesic ravines. 

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