Family: Aspleniaceae

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Kingdom: Plantae Rank: Family Parent: Polypodiales Status: Valid

Common Names:

  • Spleenwort Family - English, United States of America

Morphological Description

Diagnosis: Plants terrestrial, epilithic, or epiphytic. Rhizomes erect, covered with scales. Fronds monomorphic, in clusters or widely spaced, simple or 1-3-pinnate; veins free, branched. Sori elongate, positioned along veins, the indusium connected to the vein.