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marginal false spleenwort
Scientific Name: Deparia marginalis
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Marginal False Spleenwort
Let's explore the fascinating world of the Marginal False Spleenwort, a perennial herb with a captivating history and unique characteristics.
Considerations for Pets
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Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Deparia marginalis (Hillebr.) M. Kato
- Common Name: Marginal False Spleenwort
- Family: Dryopteridaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Diplazium marginale (Hillebr.) C. Chr.
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in Mexico and the United States.
- Prefers wet forests at elevations ranging from 120-1280 m.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Marginal False Spleenwort's is mentioned in relation to the false indusium, consisting of the margin of the leaf, curled under to cover the sori.
Related Species
- Deparia acrostichoides (Sw.) M. Kato - Silver False Spleenwort
- Deparia petersonii (Kunze.) M. Kato - Japanese False Spleenwort
- Deparia fenzliana - Fenzl's False Spleenwort
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Deparia marginalis.
- Additional information can be found in the Drone-Application-Server database publication for Deparia.