Pellaea atropurpurea (L.) Link
Synonym(s):
Common Name(s):
Purple cliffbrake,
Purple-stemmed cliff brake,
Purple cliff brake,
Hairy cliff-brake
Family Name(s):
Pteridaceae,
Polypodiaceae
Type:
Terrestrial
Sterile Frond Division:
2-pinnate pinnatifid
Sterile Frond Shape:
Triangular, Lance-shaped
Fertile Frond Shape:
Dissimilar From Sterile Frond
Sori:
Marginal
Growth:
Clustered
Special Features:
Usually prefers limestone soils and boulders.
Habitat:
Epipetric.
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