Laboratory 22
Fern Allies,
Ferns

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II.  Ferns

A.  Fern Sporophyte

  1.  Vegetative Form

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

  2.  Reproductive Structures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B.  Gametophyte

  1.  Prothallus

 

  2.  Reproductive Structures

 

 

  3. Embryo

 

C.  Other Ferns

1.  Aquatic Ferns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Eusporangiate Ferns

 

 

D.  Fern Identification

 

          Osmunda regalis; royal fern

          Osmunda cinnamomea; cinnamon fern

          Osmunda claytoniana; interrupted fern

          Pteridium aquilinum; bracken fern

          Onoclea sensibilis; sensitive fern

          Polypodium virginianum; common polypody, rock-cap fern

          Adiantum pedatum; maidenhair fern

 


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