Ferns and Fern Allies

Common Name: Western Chain Fern Scientific Name: Woodwardia fimbriata
Best Seen: Throughout the year Native: Yes
 
Special Comments:  Seen near the creek, chain ferns can be easily recognized by their chain of sori on the back of the leaves. Turn a leaf over and see if you see two rows of brown-looking elongated "sori" arranged end-to-end.

 
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Chainfern
 
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