Gleicheniaceae

Fronds pseudodichotomously branched with dormant apical buds Gleicheniaceae
Ultimate segments usually 0.1–0.5 cm long, flat, recurved or pouch-like, each with a sorus. Pinnules of the ultimate branches of the frond divided into very numerous segments. Rhizome clothed with scales. Spores tetrahedral Gleichenia
Ultimate segments usually 1–6 cm long, flat; sori numerous on each segment, mostly in a single row on each side of the midrib. Pinnules of the ultimate branches of the frond undivided