2,030 observationsVulnerable
European chain fern
Woodwardia radicans
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Polypodiopsida ›Order: Polypodiales ›Family: Blechnaceae ›Genus: Woodwardia
About
Woodwardia radicans (common names chain fern, European chain fern and rooting chainfern) is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae, native to the Atlantic islands and southwestern Europe. Growing to 1.8 m (6 ft) tall by 2 m (7 ft) broad, it is evergreen with arching fronds. The pinnae have curved, finely-toothed segments. The plant derives its common name from the linked sori on the undersides of the fronds.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European chain fern is Woodwardia radicans.
- The European chain fern has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- European chain fern belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- European chain fern belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- European chain fern belongs to the class Polypodiopsida.
- European chain fern belongs to the order Polypodiales.
- European chain fern belongs to the family Blechnaceae.
- European chain fern belongs to the genus Woodwardia.