Polypodium virginianum; common polypody, rock-cap fern [Polypodiaceae]  Small fern (to about 1') with firm, evergreen, pinnately lobed fronds.  Prominent naked, red-brown sori on underside of frond.  Most commonly found growing from rock crevices or on logs in damp, shady places.  [012]

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