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Polypodiaceae
Microsorum

not marked as a favorite taxon *Microsorum grossum (Langsdorff & Fischer) S.B. Andrews. Common name: Musk Fern, Serpent Fern, Wart Fern. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Epiphytic or terrestrial in disturbed hammocks, other disturbed uplands, and mangroves. Distribution: Native of tropical Asia and Oceania.

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Origin/Endemic status: Australia or New Zealand

Synonymy ⓘ: = K4, Possley & Howell (2015); Polypodium grossum Langsd. & Fisch. = Phymatosorus grossus (Langsd. & Fisch.) Brownlie — POWO; >< Microsorum scolopendria — NS; >< Phymatosorus scolopendria (Burm.f.) Pic.Serm. — Fl1, FNA2, NS, WH3, misapplied. Basionym: Polypodium grossum Langsd. & Fisch. 1810

Links to other floras: >< Phymatosorus scolopendria - FNA2

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL (name change)

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