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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)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: To about 8 inches in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating species.
Distribution
USA: HINational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lepisorus thunbergianus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lepisorus thunbergianus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lepisorus thunbergianus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-05-08Research By: Joseph A. Marcus