Marcus, Joseph A.
Astrolepis sinuata (Lag. ex Sw.) Benham & Windham
Wavy scaly cloakfern
Pteridaceae (Maidenhair Fern Family)
Astrolepis sinuata is a lower elevation, dry habitat
fern typically found growing underneath
evergreen desert & semi-desert shrubs in rocky soil or rock crevices. Although the fronds like to be in full sun, the roots like remain shaded. This
fern is
semi-evergreen with thick green fronds the undersides of which are cinnamon in color forming a tight 18 wide upright clump with a short creeping rhizome.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Notes: Not a flowering plant. Reproduces by spores.
Distribution
USA: AZ , GA , NM , OK , TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N), PR(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Cold Tolerant: yes
Heat Tolerant: yes
Benefit
Interesting Foliage: yes
Last Update: 2009-10-06
