Polystichum scopulinum
| Polystichum scopulinum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pteridophyta |
| Class: | Pteridopsida |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| Family: | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus: | Polystichum |
| Species: | P. scopulinum |
| Binomial name | |
| Polystichum scopulinum (D.C.Eaton) Maxon | |
Polystichum scopulinum is a species of fern known by the common names mountain hollyfern[1] and rock sword fern.[2] It is native to much of western North America, and it is known from disjunct occurrences in eastern Canada, as well.[2] It grows in rocky habitat, often in full sun. It is widespread but mostly found in small populations, and is noted to be most abundant on serpentine soils.[2] This fern produces several erect, narrowly lance-shaped leaves up to 50 centimeters in length. The leaves narrow near the bases. Each leaf is divided into many lance-shaped or oblong leaflets up to 3 centimeters long. The toothed leaflets are sometimes twisted on their axes and overlapping.
References
- ↑ "Polystichum scopulinum". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
- 1 2 3 Flora of North America
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