Western Sword-Fern is a common forest understory fern. The fronds are tough, upright, long--sometimes four feet--and wide. The plants may dominate the flora in lowland forests or occur as individuals at higher elevations.
Author: Susan McDougall
Sunshine Point, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.7393, -121.9152, 2084
Date: August 25, 2014
The leaflets are flat and do not overlap, and the midveins have rough scales.
Author: Susan McDougall
Sunshine Point, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.7393, -121.9152, 2084
Date: August 25, 2014
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