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Cressler, Alan

Hymenophyllum lanceolatum

Hymenophyllum lanceolatum Hook. & Arn.

Palai Hinahina

Hymenophyllaceae (Filmy Fern Family)

Synonym(s): Sphaerocionium lanceolatum

USDA Symbol: HYLA2

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Fern
Size Notes: Mat-forming plant, growing closely appressed its substrate rocks or tree bark. Fronds up to about 6 inches long.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: HI

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-05-08
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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