Anchistea virginica .
Anchistea virginica | |
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Photo by the Atlas of Florida Plants Database | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Division: | Pteridophyta - Ferns |
Class: | Filicopsida |
Order: | Polypodiales |
Family: | Blechnaceae |
Genus: | Anchistea |
Species: | A. virginica |
Binomial name | |
Anchistea virginica (L) C. Presl | |
Natural range of Anchistea virginica from USDA NRCS Plants Database. |
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Taxonomic Notes
Synonyms: Woodwardia virginica (Linnaeus) J.E. Smith
Variety: none
Description
Anchistea virginica is a perennial fern of the Blechnaceae family native to North America.
Distribution
Anchistea virginica is found along the east coast of the United States, reaching as far west as Texas, as well as eastern Canada. [1]