Thelypteris dentata (Forsk.) E. St. John
Thelypteris dentata (Forsk.) E. St. John #5
Synonym(s):  Cyclosorus dentatus (Forsskal) Ching 
Common Name(s):  Downy shield fern,
Tapering tri-vein fern,
Downy maiden fern
Family Name(s):  Thelypteridaceae,
Polypodiaceae
Type:  Terrestrial 
Sterile Frond Division:  Pinnate-pinnatifid 
Sterile Frond Shape:  Lance-shaped 
Fertile Frond Shape:  Resembles Sterile Frond 
Sori:  Round 
Growth:  Creeping 
Special Features: Basal veins meet and unite for several millimeters to the leaflet sinus. 
Habitat: Damp woods. 
Distribution Map
   
Downy shield fern,<BR>Tapering tri-vein fern,<BR>Downy maiden fern Downy shield fern,<BR>Tapering tri-vein fern,<BR>Downy maiden fern Downy shield fern,<BR>Tapering tri-vein fern,<BR>Downy maiden fern
     
Downy shield fern,<BR>Tapering tri-vein fern,<BR>Downy maiden fern Downy shield fern,<BR>Tapering tri-vein fern,<BR>Downy maiden fern Downy shield fern,<BR>Tapering tri-vein fern,<BR>Downy maiden fern
     
Downy shield fern,<BR>Tapering tri-vein fern,<BR>Downy maiden fern Downy shield fern,<BR>Tapering tri-vein fern,<BR>Downy maiden fern  
     
Home  |  Identify Specimen  |  Species List  |  Glossary  |  References  |  Contact  |  Site Map

© 2010 Heather Sullivan and Alan Holditch. All rights reserved.