Osmunda regalis L.

 
  • Family (Christenhusz et al, 2011) : MARATTIACEAE
  • Family (As per The Plant List) : Osmundaceae
  • Species : Osmunda regalis
  • Species Name (as per The Plant List) : Osmunda regalis L.
  • Common name : Royal Fern
  • Habit : Undershrub
  • Native : Europe, Africa, Asia
  • Comments : Found growing on the stream banks in rock crevices at higher elevations in the Western Ghats. It is sometimes known as Flowering Fern due to the appearence of the fertile fronds.
  • Conservation Status : G5 (Globally Secure)- NatureServe conservation status
  • Distribution Locality : Chikamagalur; Hassan; Kodagu; Shimoga; Uttara Kannada
  • Floras referred : Rajagopal & Bhat, Pteridophytic flora of Karnataka State- 1998

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