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Dicranopteris flexuosa
Dicranopteris flexuosa (Schrad.) Underw.
Drooping Forked Fern, Drooping Forkedfern, Forked Fern, Net Fern
Gleicheniaceae (Forking Fern family)
Synonym(s): Gleichenia flexuosa
USDA Symbol: DIFL2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern , Vine
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 4 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: AL , FLNative Habitat: Terrestrial and climbing on open slopes in drainage ditches.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC |
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Dicranopteris flexuosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dicranopteris flexuosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dicranopteris flexuosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-02Research By: CBR