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.