Species Pteris tremula
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Etymology of Pteris:
Gk. pteris = fern, from pteron = wing, feather; referring to the shape of the pinnae: the symmetrical fronds resemble wings.
Etymology of tremula:
From the Latin 'tremulus' meaning trembling
Scientific name:
Pteris tremula R. Br.
Etymology applies to:
Common names:
Shaking Brake
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. 154 (1810)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1810
Perennial with short, erect rhizome. Stipe glabrous, lamina ovate, proximal pinnae basiscopically developed, 3- or 4-pinnate, venation free, ultimate segments linear, apices obtuse, dentate. Sori in marginal lines. Forests and clearings, SW (Australasian weed, Cape Peninsula to Stellenbosch).
Observations of Taxon
Pteris tremula
Name of observer:
N Crouch, R Klopper, J & S Burrows (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Pteris tremula
Name of observer:
N Crouch, R Klopper, J & S Burrows (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Pteris tremula
Name of observer:
N Crouch, R Klopper, J & S Burrows (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Pteris tremula
Name of observer:
N Crouch, R Klopper, J & S Burrows (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Pteris tremula
Name of observer:
N Crouch, R Klopper, J & S Burrows (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown