Herbarium Specimen Details

Dryopteris marginalis
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Family Name Dryopteridaceae
Currently Accepted Name Dryopteris marginalis (L.) A. Gray - Determined By: Risk, Allen,
Herbarium Name Used Dryopteris marginalis
Locality United States. Kentucky, Owsley: Lower Buffalo Creek Caney Fork; Caney Fork; Lower Buffalo Creek
Description Fronds dark green, with many light brown scales. Last season's ferns still present and still green. Collected in rich soil in a moist thicket.; Fronds dark green, with many light brown scales. Last season's ferns still present and still green. Collected in rich soil in a moist thicket.
Habitat Occasional along Caney Fork of Lower Buffalo Creek, 3.5 miles (by air) NE of Booneville.
Reproductive State
Specimen Notes
Collector Gibson, Loran 8
Collection Date
Accession Number 31973000003764
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