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brackens

Pteridium

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Polypodiopsida ›Order: Polypodiales ›Family: Dennstaedtiaceae ›

About

Bracken (Pteridium) is a genus of large, coarse ferns in the family Dennstaedtiaceae. Ferns (Pteridophyta) are vascular plants that have alternating generations, large plants that produce spores and small plants that produce sex cells (eggs and sperm). Brackens are noted for their large, highly divided leaves. They are found on all continents except Antarctica and in all environments except deserts, though their typical habitat is moorland. The genus probably has the widest distribution of any fern...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of brackens?
The scientific name of brackens is Pteridium.
What kingdom does brackens belong to?
brackens belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does brackens belong to?
brackens belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does brackens belong to?
brackens belongs to the class Polypodiopsida.
What order does brackens belong to?
brackens belongs to the order Polypodiales.
What family does brackens belong to?
brackens belongs to the family Dennstaedtiaceae.