Woodsia obtusa (Spreng.) Torr.
Woodsia obtusa (Spreng.) Torr. #4
Synonym(s):   
Common Name(s):  Blunt-lobed cliff fern,
Common woodsia
Family Name(s):  Dryopteriaceae,
Polypodiaceae
Type:  Terrestrial 
Sterile Frond Division:  2-pinnate 
Sterile Frond Shape:  Oval-shaped, Lance-shaped 
Fertile Frond Shape:  Resembles Sterile Frond 
Sori:  Round 
Growth:  Clustered 
Special Features: Usually prefers limestone or neutral soils. 
Habitat: Epipetric to moist woods. 
Distribution Map
   
Blunt-lobed cliff fern,<BR>Common woodsia Blunt-lobed cliff fern,<BR>Common woodsia Blunt-lobed cliff fern,<BR>Common woodsia
     
Blunt-lobed cliff fern,<BR>Common woodsia Blunt-lobed cliff fern,<BR>Common woodsia Blunt-lobed cliff fern,<BR>Common woodsia
     
Blunt-lobed cliff fern,<BR>Common woodsia Blunt-lobed cliff fern,<BR>Common woodsia Blunt-lobed cliff fern,<BR>Common woodsia
     
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