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Dryopteris sandwicensis
Dryopteris sandwicensis (Hook. & Arn.) C. Chr.
Pacific Wood Fern, Pacific Woodfern
Dryopteridaceae (Wood Fern family)
Synonym(s): Dryopteris unidentata
USDA Symbol: DRSA
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 4 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Mesic forests.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU |
Bibliography
Bibref 1815 - Hawai'i's Ferns and Fern Allies (2003) Palmer, Daniel D.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr EnvironmentalWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Dryopteris sandwicensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dryopteris sandwicensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dryopteris sandwicensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-30Research By: CBR