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Onocleaceae (Wood Fern Family)

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Look Alikes: The only species in this genus in Colorado.

Spore-Producing Period: July-October.

Habitat: Marshy meadow along brook, in shade of willows. Elev. 7000 ft.

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Distribution: E Asia, Manitoba to Labrador, south to Texas and Florida. In Colorado known from one location in Douglas Co.; however, the species has not been relocated at this site or seen elsewhere in Colorado since 1948.

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References: Flora of North America Editorial Committee 1993; Great Plains Flora Association 1986.



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