Deparia acrostichoides (Sw.) M. Kato
Deparia acrostichoides (Sw.) M. Kato #5
Synonym(s):  Athyrium thelypterioides (Michx.) Desv. 
Common Name(s):  Silvery spleenwort,
Silvery glade fern
Family Name(s):  Dryopteriaceae,
Polypodiaceae
Type:  Terrestrial 
Sterile Frond Division:  Pinnate-pinnatifid 
Sterile Frond Shape:  Lance-shaped 
Fertile Frond Shape:  Resembles Sterile Frond 
Sori:  Linear 
Growth:  Clustered 
Special Features: The emerging fronds has a silvery sheen. 
Habitat: Moist woods. 
Distribution Map
   
Silvery spleenwort,<BR>Silvery glade fern Silvery spleenwort,<BR>Silvery glade fern Silvery spleenwort,<BR>Silvery glade fern
     
Silvery spleenwort,<BR>Silvery glade fern Silvery spleenwort,<BR>Silvery glade fern  
     
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