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Lomaria inflexa

Lomaria inflexa Kunze
Lomaria inflexa
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Lomaria inflexa is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae, first described by Kunze in 1844.

Description

Lomaria inflexa belongs to the genus Lomaria within the fern family Blechnaceae. This species was formally published in 1844 by the botanist Kunze. It is part of a group of ferns commonly known for their distinctive, often leathery fronds and creeping rhizomes. The species is characterized by its specific morphological traits, including the structure and arrangement of its leaves and reproductive organs. As a member of the Blechnaceae family, L. inflexa is related to other ferns that typically thrive in moist, shaded environments.

Synonyms

Struthiopteris inflexaBlechnum inflexumLomaria discolor var. natalensisLomariocycas inflexaLomaria lanceolata

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