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singlesorus spleenwort
Scientific Name: Asplenium monanthes
Family: Aspleniaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: FL (San Felasco (=single sorus) spleenwort), NC (s
Single-sorus Spleenwort (Asplenium monanthes)
Asplenium monanthes, commonly known as single-sorus spleenwort, is a small fern belonging to the spleenwort family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Asplenium monanthes L.
- Family: Aspleniaceae (Spleenwort Family)
- Order: Polypodiales
- Class: Filicopsida
- Synonym: Asplenium monanthemum Murray
- Other Common Names: Singlesorus Spleenwort, Single-sorus Fern
Distribution and Habitat
This fern can be found in various locations, including:
- Florida, including San Felasco
- Jackson County
- Peripheral rich woods and openings
- Growing on limestone walls along creeks
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Asplenium monanthes is a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant.
- It is considered medium in size, reaching up to 15 cm in height.