Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Woodsia oregana is a small fern of steep hillsides. It is frequently found peeking out from underneath rocks. The fronds tend to be weak and nodding. The pinnae are regular in outline and mostly symmetrical. The sori are crowded.
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Woodsia oregana subsp. cathcartiana, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Gomez Peak, Aug. 30, 2007
Woodsia oregana subsp. cathcartiana, abaxial surface, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Gomez Peak, Aug. 30, 2007
Woodsia oregana subsp. cathcartiana, bottom surface, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Saddlerock Cyn., Sept. 14, 2008
Woodsia oregana subsp. cathcartiana, top surface, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Gomez Peak, Burro Mtns., Saddlerock Cyn., Sept. 14, 2008
Woodsia oregana subsp. cathcartiana, detail sporangia , photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Gomez Peak, Burro Mtns., Saddlerock Cyn., Sept. 14, 2008
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