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Odontosoria chinensis

Odontosoria chinensis (L.) J. Sm.

Chinese Creepingfern, Pala'a Skirt, Lace Fern

Dennstaedtiaceae (Bracken Fern Family)

Synonym(s): Sphenomeris chinensis, Sphenomeris chinensis ssp. biflora, Sphenomeris chusiana

USDA Symbol: ODCH

USDA Native Status: HI (N), PB (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: HI
Native Distribution: Native of Hawaii

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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.

Web Reference

Webref 31 - Native Plants Hawai�i (2018) University of Hawaii

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-11-02
Research By: CBR

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