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Dryopteris crinalis
Dryopteris crinalis (Hook. & Arn.) C. Chr.
Aumakua, Palapalai, Serpent Wood Fern, Serpent Woodfern
Dryopteridaceae (Wood Fern family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: DRCR5
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: Wet forests, usually in gulches and along streams.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL |
Bibliography
Bibref 1815 - Hawai'i's Ferns and Fern Allies (2003) Palmer, Daniel D.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Dryopteris crinalis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dryopteris crinalis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dryopteris crinalis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-30Research By: CBR