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Doryopteris decora
Doryopteris decora Brack.
Lance Digit Fern, Lance Fern
Pteridaceae (Maidenhair Fern family)
Synonym(s): Cheilanthes decora
USDA Symbol: DODE2
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 species.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Dry shrublands, grasslands and forests.
Bibliography
Bibref 1815 - Hawai'i's Ferns and Fern Allies (2003) Palmer, Daniel D.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of HawaiiWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Doryopteris decora in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Doryopteris decora in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Doryopteris decora
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR