Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Aspleniaceae (Spleenwort Fern Family) Look Alikes: A. resiliens has pinnae mostly opposite along the rachis. Spore-Producing Period: May-September. Habitat: Shaded seeps at the base of cliffs, sandy soil. Elev. 4300-5000 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by S. Spackman Distribution: S Africa; in North America in SE Canada, south to Florida, Texas, Arizona and Colorado (Baca, Las Animas and Otero Cos.). References: Flora of North America Editorial Committee 1993; Great Plains Flora Association 1986; Lellinger 1985. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992