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Polystichum bonseyi
Polystichum bonseyi W.H. Wagner & Hobdy
Bonsey's Holly Fern, Bonsey's Hollyfern
Dryopteridaceae (Wood Fern family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: POBO8
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 40 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Mesic and wet forests, subalpine mesic shrublands.
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 Polystichum bonseyi in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Polystichum bonseyi in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Polystichum bonseyi
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-30Research By: CBR