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Gymnocarpium dryopteris (L.) Newman

1 photo.
Commonly known as the "western oak fern"  it favors deep shade. The genus Gymnocarpium is now
placed in the family Woodsiaceae, the cliff ferns.

ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. 17579

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


1. August 6, 2006.  A single frond taken
in an area which receives sun.



2.  August 30, 2008.  Another single frond
taken in a shaded area..



3.  August 30, 2008.  Frond in photo 2
taken from a lower angle.



4.  August 30, 2008.  Backside view of the
frond in photos 2 and 3 exposing the sori.
The photo was taken as a small shaft
of sunlight fell upon the upper pinnae. 

taken near the
granite tors along Bottom Dollar Creek
above the confluence with Half Dollar Creek.
65°  25.23' N,   144°  48.43' W
Elev. 1900 ft.

Photos 2-4 taken in the deep woods above the
granite tors along Bottom Dollar Creek
above the confluence with Half Dollar Creek.
65°  25.3' N,   144°  48.6' W
Elev. 2000 ft.