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robust curlygrass fern
Scientific Name: Schizaea robusta
Family: Schizaeaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Schizaea robusta
Also known as the Robust Curly-grass Fern, Schizaea robusta is a fern species noted for its diminutive size and tendency to be overlooked.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions ferns generally, and Schizaea robusta specifically, growing in acid soils.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Schizaea robusta Baker
- Common Name: Robust Curly-grass Fern
- Family: Schizaeaceae (based on mention of the "Curly-grass family of ferns")
- Kingdom: Plants
- Synonyms: The text does not provide explicit synonyms but does reference other Schizaea species and earlier classifications that may be relevant.
- English Vernacular: Comb Fern (for the genus Schizaea)
Distribution and Habitat
- The text mentions the species' presence in southern New Jersey bogs.
- References Schizaea rupestris being found in Antarctica and Australia.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The plant is described as diminutive and easily overlooked.
- It is a small leptosporangiate fern.
- It grows in acid soils.
Ecological Role
- The text refers to invasive plant species and mentions plants that are weeds of environmental concern.