Comb brake

(Pteris biaurita fornicata)

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Description

Pteris biaurita, the thinleaf brake, is a fern species in the Pteris genus. It is widely distributed around the world, including Africa, the Americas, and Asia. The plants are 70–110 cm in height, with erect, woody rhizomes 2–2.5 cm in diameter, and the apex densely covered with brown scales.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order:Polypodiales
Family:Pteridaceae
Genus:Pteris
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