Adiantopsis
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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.
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Family
Pteridaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Genus Description - Plants terrestrial, in forest understory near cliffs and rocks. Rhizomes erect or decumbent, with scales at apex. Fronds erect, monomorphic, 1-4-pinnate; blade linear, lanceolate, ovate, or digitately compound and orbicular; rachis and midrib winged on upper part; pinnules generally deciduous, the veins obscure, free. Sori terminal on veins, small and distantly spaced, covered by inrolled pinnule margins (false indusium).