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Woodsia glabella
Species of fern From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Woodsia glabella, commonly known as the smooth cliff fern, is a species of homosporous fern. An obligate lithophyte, it is found in the Holarctic realm.[2] It can be found at altitudes of up to 1500–3000 m.[2] The species name glabella is a diminutive of the Latin word glaber, meaning without hair, and refers to the plant's glabrousness.[3][4]
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Distribution
The smooth cliff fern is found across Europe, Asia, and North America.[2]
Description
Woodsia glabella is a small fern with leaf blades 1–1.5 cm wide.[5] It is the smallest species in its genus.[4]
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