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Ceratopteris pteridoides

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Ceratopteris pteridoides
At the University of Wrocław Botanical Garden
Botanical illustration
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Division: Polypodiophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Family: Pteridaceae
Genus: Ceratopteris
Species:
C. pteridoides
Binomial name
Ceratopteris pteridoides
Synonyms[1]
  • Ceratopteris lockhartii (Hook. & Grev.) Kunze
  • Ceratopteris parkeri J.Sm.
  • Parkeria lockhartii Hook. & Grev.
  • Parkeria pteridoides Hook.

Ceratopteris pteridoides, the floating antler-fern, is a species of aquatic fern in the family Pteridaceae.[2] It is native to the subtropical and tropical New World, the Indian Subcontinent, central and eastern China, and Vietnam.[1] A short-lived perennial, it can reach 4 ft (1.2 m) in width.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ceratopteris pteridoides (Hook.) Hieron". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Ceratopteris pteridoides (Hook.) Hieron". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2023. Floating Antlerfern, Floating Antler Fern; Parkeriaceae (Water Fern Family)