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Polystichum haleakalense
Polystichum haleakalense Brack.
Island Sword Fern, Island Swordfern, Kaupu
Dryopteridaceae (Wood Fern family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: POHA
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 2 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Mesic 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 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Polystichum haleakalense in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Polystichum haleakalense in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Polystichum haleakalense
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-30Research By: CBR