Schizaeaceae

In this family the sporangia are borne on specialised pinnae, distinct from ordinary vegetative pinnae. The pinnae form small comb-like, pinnate structures on which the sporangia are formed.

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Schizaea bifida

A small inconspicuous plant, making it difficult to find.

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Schizaea dichotoma

The fan-shaped frond of this species makes it easily recogniseable.

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