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. [2]

Cultivation and restoration

Photo Gallery

References and notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 USDA Plants Database https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=WOVI
  2. The Vascular Flora of the North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Natural Area, Tennessee [Huskins, S. D. and J. Shaw (2010). "The Vascular Flora of the North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Natural Area, Tennessee." Castanea 75(1): 101-125.]