Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Species:
paludosa
ID:
1129478

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Á.Löve & D.Löve

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Taxon 26(2-3): 325. 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001128816



Common Names

  • Macrothelypteris paludosa
  • Marsh Macrothelypteris
  • Marsh Thelypteris


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Description

Macrothelypteris paludosa (also called Marsh Shield Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It typically grows in moist, acidic soils in coniferous forests and alpine meadows. It has a basal rosette of leaves with small yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Macrothelypteris paludosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macrothelypteris paludosa is a small, yellowish-green spike of tiny flowers. The seed is a small, round, dark-brown spore. The seedlings consist of a single leaf with a small, round, dark-brown spore at the tip.

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Where to Find Macrothelypteris paludosa

Macrothelypteris paludosa is native to the eastern United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Species in the Thelypteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26626054: Based on the initial data import
Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Doris Löve (1918-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Löve' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.