Vandenboschia boschiana
| Scientific Name: | Vandenboschia boschiana |
| Synonym: | Trichomanes boscianum |
| Family: | Hymenophyllaceae |
| Common Name: | Filmy Fern |
| Authority: | (Sturm) Ebihara & K. Iwats. |
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| C Value: | 10 |
| Wetness: | FACW |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 1 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Spore-Producing |
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| Flower Shape: | N/A |
| Flower # of Parts: | N/A |
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| Growth Habit: | Fern |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Basal |
| Leaf Type: | Pinnate Compound |
| Leaf Shape: | Ovate (widest below middle) |
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| Leaf Margin: | Toothed |
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| Stem Surface: | Glabrous (smooth) |
| Trunk/Bark: | N/A |
| Armature: | None |
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| Habitat: | Cliff |
| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Endangered |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
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| Gee Whiz: | The fronds are only one cell layer thick. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |