Fronds:
Glossy, dark green fronds; blade
is lance-shaped and bipinnate with black veins; basal pinnules of
pinna are conspicuously separated and larger; pinnules sharply cut,
terminating in bristles; petiole has persistent, long, dark scales
Comments:
Creeping, crown
forming rhizome; prefers constantly moist, humus rich soil in partial
to full shade; prefers cool temperatures
