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palm fern

Blechnum appendiculatum

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Widely distributed across Europe (Portugal), North America (5 countries), and South America (Colombia).

🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida (고사리강)
Order
Polypodiales (고사리목)
Family
Blechnaceae
Genus
Blechnum
Species
Blechnum appendiculatum (palm fern)

Similar Species in Blechnum

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New World midsorus fern
Blechnum occidentale
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of palm fern?
The scientific name of palm fern is Blechnum appendiculatum. It belongs to the genus Blechnum.
Where does palm fern live?
palm fern is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Portugal), North America (5 countries), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Portugal, United States.
What family does palm fern belong to?
palm fern (Blechnum appendiculatum) belongs to the genus Blechnum, which is part of the taxonomic family Blechnaceae.
What kingdom does palm fern belong to?
palm fern (Blechnum appendiculatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of palm fern?
The closest relatives of palm fern in the genus Blechnum include New World midsorus fern.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Blechnum — 2 Species

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New World midsorus fern
Blechnum occidentale
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palm fern
Blechnum appendiculatum
NE
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