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Cressler, Alan

Lellingeria saffordii

Lellingeria saffordii (Maxon) A.R. Sm. & R.C. Moran

Safford's Lellingeria

Grammitidaceae (Kihi Fern Family)

Synonym(s): Grammitis saffordii, Polypodium saffordii, Xiphopteris saffordii

USDA Symbol: LESA16

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds to about 18 inches in length.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: HI

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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