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"A, B, C, D, Successive stages of growth of prothallium from the spore in Osmunda cinnamomea; E, growth of fern plant from fertilized egg within the prothallium of Osmunda Claytoniana." -Stevens, 1916

Fern Growth

"A, B, C, D, Successive stages of growth of prothallium from the spore in Osmunda cinnamomea; E, growth…

"A, Antheridium containing sperm cells; B, archegonium containing an egg cell which has been found by five sperm cells. All from Osmunda cinnamomea." -Stevens, 1916

Fern Reproduction

"A, Antheridium containing sperm cells; B, archegonium containing an egg cell which has been found by…

Osmunda cinnamomea ferns are densely tufted. The barren and fertile fronds are distinct.

Osmunda Cinnamomea

Osmunda cinnamomea ferns are densely tufted. The barren and fertile fronds are distinct.