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Sticherus owhyensis
Sticherus owhyensis (Hook.) Ching
Hawaii Umbrella Fern, Uluhe, Unuhe
Gleicheniaceae (Forking Fern family)
Synonym(s): Gleichenia owhyensis
USDA Symbol: STOW
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds may be up to 20 feet long in shaded areas, forming tangled masses.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Wet forests, shrublands, open areas.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU |
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 Sticherus owhyensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sticherus owhyensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sticherus owhyensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-02Research By: CBR