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Cressler, Alan

Lepisorus thunbergianus

Lepisorus thunbergianus (Kaulf.) Ching

Weeping Fern

Polypodiaceae (Polypody Family)

Synonym(s): Pleopeltis linearis, Pleopeltis thunbergiana, Polypodium lineare, Polypodium thunbergianum

USDA Symbol: LETH6

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: To about 8 inches in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating species.

Distribution

USA: HI

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:							FACU

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 0000-00-00
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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