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Adenophorus tamariscinus

Adenophorus tamariscinus (Kaulf.) Hook. & Grev.

Lady of the Mountain, Wahini Noho Mauna

Grammitidaceae (Kihi Fern family)

Synonym(s): Amphoradenium tamariscinum, Polypodium tamariscinum

USDA Symbol: ADTA

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 8 inches long.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: HI
Native Distribution: Genus Adenophorus is endemic to Hawaii.
Native Habitat: Epiphytic in wet-mesic forests or rain forests.

Bibliography

Bibref 1815 - Hawai'i's Ferns and Fern Allies (2003) Palmer, Daniel D.

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Web Reference

Webref 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of Hawaii
Webref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-11-02
Research By: CBR

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