Flora Zambesiaca

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Key to Athyriaceae


1 a Sori elongate or J-shaped; indusium obvious
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b – Sori round; indusium minute, usually not apparent
FZ account for Dryoathyrium
2 a Frond lamina less than 0.8 m. long; sori elongate or J-shaped; rhizome not forming a caudex
Key to  Athyrium FZ account for Athyrium
b – Frond lamina more than 1m. long; sori elongate, often in pairs back to back; rhizome forming a distinct caudex
Key to  Diplazium FZ account for Diplazium

Flora Zambesiaca