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Cheilanthes intertexta
Cheilanthes intertexta (Maxon) Maxon
Coastal Lip Fern, Coastal Lipfern
Pteridaceae (Maidenhair Fern family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CHIN
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 10 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating species. Sporulates May - Nov.
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Habitat: Rocky slopes and ledges, usually on igneous substrates.
Web Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cheilanthes intertexta in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cheilanthes intertexta in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cheilanthes intertexta
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR