Woodwardia virginica (L.) Sm.
Woodwardia virginica (L.) Sm. #4
Synonym(s):   
Common Name(s):  Virginia chain fern,
Eastern chain fern
Family Name(s):  Blechnaceae,
Polypodiaceae
Type:  Terrestrial 
Sterile Frond Division:  Pinnate-pinnatifid 
Sterile Frond Shape:  Lance-shaped 
Fertile Frond Shape:  Resembles Sterile Frond 
Sori:  Linear 
Growth:  Long Creeping 
Special Features: Lateral veins form "chains" around main vein. 
Habitat: Swamps, bogs, marshes. 
Distribution Map
   
Virginia chain fern,<BR>Eastern chain fern Virginia chain fern,<BR>Eastern chain fern Virginia chain fern,<BR>Eastern chain fern
     
Virginia chain fern,<BR>Eastern chain fern Virginia chain fern,<BR>Eastern chain fern Virginia chain fern,<BR>Eastern chain fern
     
Virginia chain fern,<BR>Eastern chain fern Virginia chain fern,<BR>Eastern chain fern  
     
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