Athyrium angustum
Athyrium angustum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Division: | Pteridophyta |
Class: | Pteridopsida |
Order: | Polypodiales |
Family: | Woodsiaceae |
Genus: | Athyrium |
Species: | A. angustum |
Binomial name | |
Athyrium angustum (Willd.) C. Presl | |
Athyrium angustum is known as the northern lady fern, native to northeastern North America. It was long included in the superspecies Athyrium filix-femina, but is now largely recognized as a distinct species.
A. angustum has a more southern counterpart, Athyrium asplenioides. This species, the southern lady fern, has a broader frond, especially at the base.