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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: This sensitive fern on the left has an interesting spoked form. It's neighbor has a typical form. Might this be …

  • Question

    This sensitive fern on the left has an interesting spoked form. It's neighbor has a typical form. Might this be the result an environmental mutation?

    Answer

    Dear Fpolygala, It appears that the central axis of the leaf blade was damaged (I can see a point where the axis is broken/eaten). This form is typical when such damage has occurred to the growing axis. Best wishes.