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Cressler, Alan

Acrostichum danaeifolium

Acrostichum danaeifolium Langsd. & Fisch.

Giant Leather Fern, Inland Leather Fern, Giant Fern

Pteridaceae (Maidenhair Fern Family)

Synonym(s): Acrostichum excelsum

USDA Symbol: ACDA

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

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Fern
Size Notes: To about 12 feet in height.
Size Class: 3-6 ft. , 6-12 ft.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: FL

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-05-08
Research By: JAM

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