Common Name: Hairy Lip Fern

Family: Pteridaceae

Description: The stalks of this fern are scattered rather than in clumps. The leafy portion is narrow and longer than the lower portion of the stalk. Rusty hairs can be seen although they are more dense below. The rolled edge of the subleaflet partially covers the spore cases. Grows on and around rocks and cliffs.

Distribution: al,ar,ct,de,fl,ga,il,in,ka,ey,la,md,ms,
mo,nj,ny,nc,oh,ok,pa,sc,tn,tx,va,wv,wi