Anchistea virginica .

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Anchistea virginica
Anchistea virginica AFP.jpg
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
ANCH VIRG DIST.JPG
Natural range of Anchistea virginica from USDA NRCS Plants Database.

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. [1]

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]

Ecology

Habitat

Conservation and Management

A. virginica is not considered a threatened species; however, it is a rare species in the regions it is present.

Cultivation and restoration

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References and notes