Trichomanes speciosum

Common name

Killarney Bristle Fern

Trichomanes speciosum

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Latin names

Class

Pteridopsida

Order

Hymenophyllales

Family

Hymenophyllaceae

Genus

Trichomanes

Species

speciosum

Alternative Family name

Trichomanaceae

Geographic details

Habitat

in crevices sheltered damp

Soil type

acidic

Distribution

very few W Britain; W Ireland

Native

Yes

General

Plant height

small

Branched

No

Plant colour

deep green

Habit

upright lvs at intervals

Conservation status

Protected

Wikimedia Url

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichomanes_speciosum

Leaf details

Separate fertile leaves

No

Leaf shape

ovate-lanceolate

Pinnae

2-3-pinnate

Wintergreen

Yes

Spore details

Homospore

Yes

Rhizome details

Rhizome description

slender branching

Rhizome scales

dark hair-like

Rhizome position

creeping

Sori details

Sori shape

flask

Sori description

receptacle protruding as bristle

Sori place

edge of pinna segments

Indusium details

Indusium present

No