Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
virginica
ID:
1110130

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1793

Citation Micro:
Mem. Ac. Brux. 5: 412. 1793

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109468



Common Names

  • Woodwardia virginica
  • Virginia Chain Fern
  • Virginica Chain Fern


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Description

Woodwardia virginica (also called Virginia Chain Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Blechnaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and Mexico. It is a terrestrial fern found in wet woods, swamps, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Woodwardia virginica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Woodwardia virginica has small, greenish-white flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Woodwardia virginica

Woodwardia virginica is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia and west to Michigan and Alabama.

Species in the Blechnaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602670: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.