Key Identification Features
- The plant features frequently in traditional Māori stories, where it is used as a material to trap taniwha.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Lygodiaceae
Lygodiaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Schizaeales, class Polypodiopsida. The family contains 11 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Lygodiaceae Species
Lygodium palmatum (Bernh.) Sw.
Lygodium palmatum (Bernh.) Sw.
Lygodium palmatum is the only Lygodium species native to North America, a hardy …
Lygodium microphyllum (Cav.) R.Br.
Lygodium microphyllum (Cav.) R.Br.
Lygodium microphyllum, or Old World climbing fern, is an invasive climbing fern …
Lygodium japonicum (Thunb.) Sw.
Lygodium japonicum (Thunb.) Sw.
Lygodium japonicum is a climbing fern with two leaflet types that reproduces via…
Lygodium articulatum A.Rich.
Lygodium articulatum A.Rich.
Lygodium articulatum, or mangemange, is a climbing fern native to New Zealand's …
Lygodium flexuosum (L.) Sw.
Lygodium flexuosum (L.) Sw.
Lygodium flexuosum, the flexuose climbing fern, is a spore-reproducing perennial…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Lygodiaceae?
Lygodiaceae plants belong to the Schizaeales order in the Plantae kingdom. The plant features frequently in traditional Māori stories, where it is used as a material to trap taniwha. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Lygodiaceae?
Lygodiaceae is classified in the order Schizaeales, class Polypodiopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 11 accepted species worldwide.
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