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Deparia kaalaana
Deparia kaalaana (Copeland) M. Kato
Serpent Fern
Dryopteridaceae (Wood Fern family)
Synonym(s): Athyrium kaalaanum, Diplazium kaalaanum
USDA Symbol: DEKA
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 1 foot long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Wet forests, rocky stream banks.
Bibliography
Bibref 1815 - Hawai'i's Ferns and Fern Allies (2003) Palmer, Daniel D.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Deparia kaalaana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Deparia kaalaana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Deparia kaalaana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-30Research By: CBR