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Dicranopteris linearis var. maxima
Dicranopteris linearis (Burm.) Underw. var. maxima (Christ ex Hochr.) O. Deg. & I. Deg.
False Staghorn Fern, Old World Forkedfern, Unuhe
Gleicheniaceae (Forking Fern family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: DILIM
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern , Vine
Size Notes: Fronds may be up to 20 feet long in shaded areas, forming tangled masses.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Mesic to wet forests, often on steep slopes.
Bibliography
Bibref 1815 - Hawai'i's Ferns and Fern Allies (2003) Palmer, Daniel D.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Dicranopteris linearis var. maxima in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dicranopteris linearis var. maxima in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dicranopteris linearis var. maxima
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-02Research By: CBR