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Elaphoglossum pellucidum
Elaphoglossum pellucidum Gaudich.
Ekaha, Hoe a Maui, Jeweled Tongue Fern, Jeweled Tonguefern, Ula
Dryopteridaceae (Wood Fern family)
Synonym(s): Elaphoglossum micradenium
USDA Symbol: ELPE
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Blades up to about 10 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Mesic forests, terrestrial, epipetric or epiphytic.
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 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of HawaiiWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Elaphoglossum pellucidum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Elaphoglossum pellucidum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Elaphoglossum pellucidum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-30Research By: CBR