Aspidotis

Taxobox
name = "Aspidotis"


image_width = 200px
image_caption =
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Pteridophyta
classis = Pteridopsida
ordo = Pteridales
familia = Pteridaceae
genus = "Aspidotis"
genus_authority = (Nutt. ex Hook.) Copeland
subdivision_ranks = Species
subdivision = 4 - See text.

"Aspidotis" is a small genus of ferns known commonly as laceferns. These are small tufting ferns native to western North America. They have shiny leaves with neat, pointed segments. These ferns can often be found sprouting from cracks in rocks.

Selected species:
*"Aspidotis californica" - California lacefern
*"Aspidotis carlotta-halliae" - tufted lacefern
*"Aspidotis densa" - Indian's dream
*"Aspidotis meifolia"
*"Aspidotis victoriana" - Regal lacefern

External links

* [http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/get_JM_treatment.pl?92,100 Jepson Manual Treatment]
* [http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=ASPID2 USDA Plants Profile]