Thelypteridaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Polypodiales, class Polypodiopsida. The family contains 41 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Christella dentata (Forssk.) Brownsey & Jermy
Christella dentata is a small edible fern widespread across Australia, the south…
⚠️ Poisonous
Pakau pennigera (G.Forst.) S.E.Fawc. & A.R.Sm.
Pakau pennigera is a small fern with multiple common names found in southeastern…
Cyclosorus interruptus (Willd.) H.Itô
Cyclosorus interruptus is a tropical and subtropical swamp fern used in herbal m…
Coryphopteris simulata (Davenp.) S.E.Fawc.
Coryphopteris simulata is an uncommon terrestrial fern native to eastern North A…
Thelypteris palustris Schott
Thelypteris palustris Schott is a fern that has been studied for potential phyto…
Phegopteris hexagonoptera (Michx.) Fée
Phegopteris hexagonoptera, the broad beech fern, is a common perennial forest fe…
Phegopteris connectilis (Michx.) Watt
Phegopteris connectilis is a perennial apogamous fern that grows in moist, shade…
Pelazoneuron ovatum (R.P.St.John) A.R.Sm. & S.E.Fawc.
Pelazoneuron ovatum is a fern species of the Thelypteridaceae family native to t…
Christella parasitica (L.) H.Lév.
Christella parasitica is a widespread fern in the Thelypteridaceae family, noted…
Macrothelypteris torresiana (Gaudich.) Ching
Macrothelypteris torresiana is a fern native to tropical Africa and Asia, introd…
Amauropelta noveboracensis (L.) S.E.Fawc. & A.R.Sm.
Amauropelta noveboracensis, commonly called New York fern, is a distinctive unde…
⚠️ Poisonous
Pelazoneuron kunthii (Desv.) A.R.Sm. & S.E.Fawc.
Pelazoneuron kunthii, also called Kunth's maiden fern, is the most common maiden…
Thelypteridaceae plants belong to the Polypodiales order in the Plantae kingdom. This fern is distinct for its pinnae that taper toward the base of the frond, and for forming extensive clonal colonies on ridgetops and mountain benches. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Thelypteridaceae is classified in the order Polypodiales, class Polypodiopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Hay-scented fern also has leaflets with much more finely cut or jagged edges, while New York fern typically has smooth, rounded edges on its leaflets.
Yes, some Thelypteridaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Thelypteridaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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