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Vertebrates (Subphylum Vertebrata)
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Ferns of Zihuatanejo
CLASS POLYPODIOPSIDA
Silver Ferns
Pityrogramma calomelanos
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Ferns (Class Polypodiopsida)
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Leptosporangiate Ferns (Subclass Polypodiidae)
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Order Polypodiales
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Suborder Pteridineae
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Brake Family (Family Pteridaceae)
Pityrogramma calomelanos is a fern growing about 40cm tall. The leaves have been used locally for medicinal purposes. A common weed in cracks of buildings and paving or among rocks. Usually associated with human disturbance.
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