Didymochlaenaceae

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Didymochlaenaceae

Description Didymochlaenaceae is a small family of ferns that is found only in the tropical regions of Africa. The family has only two genera, namely, Didymochlaena and Histiopteris. The plants in this family are known for their unusual growth habit, which is characterized by a creeping rhizome that produces small, closely spaced fronds. The fronds are pinnate and leathery, with…