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Adenophorus montanus

Adenophorus montanus (Hillebr.) W.H. Wagner

Maui Kihi Fern, Maui Kihifern

Grammitidaceae (Kihi Fern family)

Synonym(s): Adenophorus tamariscinus var. montanus

USDA Symbol: ADMO3

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 10 inches long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.

Distribution

USA: HI
Native Distribution: Genus Adenophorus is endemic to Hawaii.
Native Habitat: Wet forests and bogs, in moss mats, sometimes epiphytic on low branches.

Bibliography

Bibref 1815 - Hawai'i's Ferns and Fern Allies (2003) Palmer, Daniel D.

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Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Adenophorus montanus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Adenophorus montanus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Adenophorus montanus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-11-02
Research By: CBR

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