In the future we hope to add many more spore photomicrographs, but this will give you some idea of spore types found in Elaphoglossum. (All spore photos by John Mickel)
 

Elaphoglossum (sect. Squamipedia) lloense, from Ecuador	Elaphoglossum (sect. Squamipedia) peltatum
Elaphoglossum (sect. Squamipedia) revolutum	Elaphoglossum (sect. Squamipedia) squamipes Scale bar = 10 micrometers

Spores of various species of Elaphoglossum A.  E. proximum (Maxon 388, NY) B.  E. mitorrhizum (Mickel 2961, NY) C.  E. ovatum (Little 6841, NY) D. E. cardiophyllum (Mille s.n., NY)   Scale bars equal 10 micrometers. (photos by John Mickel)

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