Characteristics
Pteridophytes
Ophioglossum palmatum L.
HAND FERN
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Because of its divergent morphology from other species of Ophioglossum, this species has often been classified in Cheiroglossa (Shinohara et al. 2013; PPG I 2016).
Native Endangered-State FAC+ (NWPL)
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Classification
OPHIOGLOSSALES
Ophioglossum palmatum L. - HAND FERN
Citation
OPHIOGLOSSUM PALMATUM Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 1063. 1753.
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HAITI: Fond de Baudin near Leogane (lectotype: Plumier, Traité Foug. Amér. t. 163. 1705). Lectotypified by Proctor, in R. A. Howard, Fl. Less. Antill., Pterid. 45. 1977.
Species Distribution Map

Based on vouchered plant specimens from wild populations. Cultivated occurrences are not mapped. Click on a county to display its name.

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Specimens and Distribution

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Plant Photos
Ophioglossum palmatum - 69
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Ophioglossum palmatum - 249
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Ophioglossum palmatum - 254
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Ophioglossum palmatum - 254
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Ophioglossum palmatum - 254
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Ophioglossum palmatum - 254
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Ophioglossum palmatum - 258
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Ophioglossum palmatum - 270
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