Struthiopteris spicant
deer fern
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly west of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, also from southeastern British Columbia to southern Idaho.
Habitat: Forest understory, sometimes where moist, sea level to mid-elevations.
Spores: April-September
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Struthiopteris spicant (L.) Weiss
Publication: Pl. Crypt. Fl. Gott. 287. 1770.
Publication: Pl. Crypt. Fl. Gott. 287. 1770.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Blechnum spicant (L.) Sm. [FNA2, HC]
Blechnum spicant (L.) Sm. ssp. nipponicum (Kunze) A. Löve & D. Löve
Blechnum spicant (L.) Sm. ssp. nipponicum (Kunze) A. Löve & D. Löve
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Struthiopteris spicant in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Struthiopteris spicant checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Struthiopteris spicant information.
E-Flora BC: Struthiopteris spicant atlas page.
CalPhotos: Struthiopteris spicant photos.
USDA Plants: Struthiopteris spicant information.
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