Monday, 13 September 2010

Bog - Marsh Fern


family Thelypteridaceae
Order
Genus Thelypteris
Species: thelypteroides


characteristics
height: 18-24 inches
spores - underside of fronds, on rows of dots near midvien,
fertile fronds leaf edges are slightly rolled over
leaf stalk - smooth and pale green above.

adaptations
edges of marshes and wet meadows, dtiches or woods, rich wet soil but not standings water

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