Woodwardia fimbriata Sm.
giant chain fern (giant chainfern)
Blechnaceae (Chain Fern family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
giant chain fern (giant chainfern)
Blechnaceae (Chain Fern family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
Species Information
General:
Evergreen perennial from a short, robust rhizome.
Leaves:
Numerous, upright or slightly bent back, broadly lanceolate, 40-170 cm long, 30-70 cm wide, 1-pinnate, segments deeply cut into pointed teeth with margins having many tiny spines.
Illustration
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Illustration Source: The Illustrated Flora of British Columbia
Habitat and Range
Wet forests and seepy, coastal cliffs in the lowland zone; infrequent in SW BC (SE Vancouver Island, Lasqueti and Texada Islands); S to CA, disjunct to AZ and NV.Status Information
Synonyms
Synonyms and Alternate Names:
Woodwardia chamissoi Brack.