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Smith, R.W.

Thelypteris hispidula

Thelypteris hispidula (Decne.) C.F. Reed

Roughhairy Maiden Fern, Hairy Maiden Fern

Thelypteridaceae (Marsh Fern Family)

Synonym(s): Christella hispidula

USDA Symbol: THHI

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Fern
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Size Notes: Fronds to about 3 feet in length.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , SC , TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-01-04
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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