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Polystichum munitum • Western Sword Fern
Polystichum munitum (Kaulf.) C. Presl;
Western Sword Fern
Western Sword Fern, cultivated, August
Single frond. Cultivated material, August
Detail of pinnae. Cultivated material, August
Single pinna. Cultivated material, August
(Above) single pinna; (below) single pinna, underside showing sori. Cultivated material, August
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