Glade Fern
Scientific Name:Diplazium pycnocarpon
Altenative names, synonyms, exist for this plant. See RPC Plant Details and check the refernce websites for additional information.
Synonym:Homalosorus pycnocarpos


NOTES: Distinguish from other ferns by its relatively large size, the simple-pinnate structure of its leaves, and its long, slender leaflets with smooth margins. NOT evergreen.

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Glade Fern
Genus species: Diplazium pycnocarpon
     Synonym: Homalosorus pycnocarpos
Synonym Note:https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/fern/narrow-leaved-spleenwort
Common Name: Glade Fern
Family Name: Dryopteridaceae   
Rhizomes creeping, scaly; leaves various, the petioles with 2-many vascular bundles; sori dorsal on veins or at vein tips, an indusium present in most, linear to reniform to hoodlike or lobed but not marginal; sporangia with annulus complete.
Seed Type: Gymnosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Native
Category:Fern
CNC Habitat: Herb Wall
Identified by:J.D. Mancini

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