Dendroconche scandens, synonym Microsorum scandens,[1] commonly called fragrant fern, is a species of fern[2] within the family Polypodiaceae. This species is native to parts of New Zealand and Australia, as well as some offshore islands (Chatham Island, Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island). It has been introduced to South Africa and Zimbabwe.[1] An example occurrence in New Zealand's North Island is in the Hamilton Ecological District where it is associated with a number of other ferns including Icarus filiforme and Lomaria discolor.[3] In general, it is found in lowland and coastal forested regions.[4]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Division: | Polypodiophyta |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| Suborder: | Polypodiineae |
| Family: | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus: | Dendroconche |
| Species: | D. scandens
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| Dendroconche scandens (G. Forst.) Testo, Sundue & A.R.Field[1]
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It is a climbing fern, with thin stems (2–4 mm in diameter). Juvenile fronds are small and undivided, whereas adult fronds are larger, thin, and divided; they are dull green in colour. The sori (spore clusters) are dome-like, small, and brownish in colour.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Hassler, Michael & Schmitt, Bernd (January 2020). "Dendroconche scandens". Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World. Version 8.20. Archived from the original on 2017-09-02. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
- ^ D.J. Mabberley. 2008
- ^ C. Michael Hogan. 2009
- ^ a b Dawson, John; Lucas, Rob (2000). Nature Guide to the New Zealand Forest. Godwit Press. ISBN 1-86962-055-0.
- C. Michael Hogan. 2009. Crown Fern: Blechnum discolor, Globaltwitcher.com, ed. N. Stromberg
- D.J. Mabberley. 2008. Mabberley's plant-book: a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses, third edition, revised, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0-521-82071-5, ISBN 978-0-521-82071-4, 1021 pages