Snowy tongueAsplenium scolopendrium

The fronds are long, oblong-lanceolate, entire and without lobes, with a wavy margin. The rachis is thick with a waxy sheen. The veins are well marked, especially on the lower page. The sori are linear, uneven and located on the lower page. The rhizome is enlarged and covered in brown lanceolate-acuminate leaflets.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Breeding Season June-October

Dimension Max. height: 60 cm

Habitat Woods, rocks; in damp, shady places.

Língua-de-veado  ©Carminda Santos

Língua-de-veado ©Carminda Santos

Língua-de-veado  ©Carminda Santos

Língua-de-veado ©Carminda Santos

Língua-de-veado  ©Carminda Santos

Língua-de-veado ©Carminda Santos

Língua-de-veado  ©Carminda Santos

Língua-de-veado ©Carminda Santos

Língua-de-veado  ©Carminda Santos

Língua-de-veado ©Carminda Santos

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