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Cressler, Alan

Dicranopteris linearis

Dicranopteris linearis (Burm.) Underw.

Old World Forkedfern, Uluhe, Climbing Fern, False Staghorn

Gleicheniaceae (Forking Fern Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: DILI

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Fern , Vine
Size Notes: Sprawling, up to about 20 feet long.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: HI

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:							FACU

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-07-20
Research By: CBR

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