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Cressler, Alan

Thelypteris serrata

Thelypteris serrata (Cav.) Alston

Dentate Lattice-vein Fern

Thelypteridaceae (Marsh Fern Family)

Synonym(s): Dryopteris serrata, Meniscium serratum

USDA Symbol: THSE3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Normally 1 to 2 feet; may reach more than 6 feet in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.

Distribution

USA: FL

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FACW			OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Thelypteris serrata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Thelypteris serrata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Thelypteris serrata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-03-31
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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