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Cressler, Alan

Cheilanthes lanosa

Cheilanthes lanosa (Michx.) D.C. Eaton

Hairy Lipfern

Pteridaceae (Maidenhair Fern Family)

Synonym(s): Cheilanthes vestita

USDA Symbol: CHLA2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Fern
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Oblong

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Brown

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MD , MN , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WI , WV

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2014-10-22
Research By: DEW

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