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Lemmon's Holly Fern
Polystichum lemmonii
Status
Threatened (Federal)
Red List (Provincial)
Description
Lemmon's holly fern is an evergreen perennial from a short, stout rhizome. The leaves are 10-40cm long and 3-7cm wide. There are 20-35 paired pinnae which are ovate with rounded pinnules. The pinnae are weakly toothed.
Habitat
Lemmon's holly fern is usually seen growing in rocky areas and areas that are sparsely vegetated with open tree cover. It requires ultramafic rock outcrop habitat.
Threats
-Mineral exploration
-Removal of ultramarine rock material for road construction
You Can Help!
-Learn more about this plant and its biology
-Identify and protect known location and critical habitat
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