Lindsaea dubia Spreng.

  • Authority

    Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.

  • Family

    Lindsaeaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Lindsaea dubia Spreng.

  • Description

    Species Description - Fronds pinnate, with terminal pinnule similar to others; petiole 3.5-14 cm long, pale brown to reddish; blade bluishgreen, dark adaxially, pale abaxially, with 8-40 pairs of pinnae; pinnae linear, 15-40 X 1—2 mm, the distal margin crenate, the upper pinnae slightly reduced, the terminal segment generally asymmetric. Sori discontinuous, covering 3-6 veins. Scattered but common, in understory of non-flooded forests.