Family: Brake (Pteridaceae).
Other Names: Maiden-Hair Fern
Plant Form: Multiple leaves (stems) from a rhizomatous base, often hanging from the side of a rock.
Height: To about 1 foot when upright, usually hanging down from the side of a rock.
Stems: Petiole blackish.
Leaves: Entire leaves to about 16 inches with blackish petiole and central rib. Leaf pinnately-compound. Individual leaflets small (1/2 to 3/4-inch across), fan-shaped, notched at the end.
Habitat: Moist, shady areas along steeps, springs, and creeks. |