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Athyrium microphyllum
Athyrium microphyllum (J. Sm.) Alston
Akolea
Dryopteridaceae (Wood Fern family)
Synonym(s): Asplenium multisectum, Asplenium vexans, Athyrium baldwinii, Athyrium poiretianum
USDA Symbol: ATMI
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 3 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Mesic to wet forests.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC |
Bibliography
Bibref 1790 - Hawaiian Plant Life - Vegetation and Flora (2014) Gustafson, Robert J.; Derral R. Herbst; Philip W. ...Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of HawaiiWebref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental
Additional resources
USDA: Find Athyrium microphyllum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Athyrium microphyllum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Athyrium microphyllum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-30Research By: CBR