coastal woodfern

Dryopteris arguta

Member of wood ferns (genus Dryopteris)
shieldfern family (family Dryopteridaceae)
eupolypods i (suborder Polypodiineae)
leptosporangiate ferns (subclass Polypodiidae)
ferns (class Polypodiopsida)

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• frond 1–2-pinnate
• stipe generally > ⅓ frond length
• longest pinnae generally near the base of the frond
• veins extend into segment teeth

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Chris’s observations: 5 (3 are research grade)

Locations:

• Huckleberry Botanic RP
• Monte Bello OSP
• Sierra Azul OSP
• Stevens Creek CP
• Sweeney Ridge National Recreation Area

Months:

• Dec.: 1
• Jan.: 0
• Feb.: 0
• Mar.: 1
• Apr.: 0
• May: 2
• Jun.: 0
• Jul.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora