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Marattia douglasii

Marattia douglasii (C. Presl) Baker

Hawaii Potato Fern, Pala, Kapua Ilio

Marattiaceae (Vessel Fern Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: MADO

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Notes: Non-flowering plant.

Distribution

USA: HI
Native Distribution: Endemic to Hawaii.
Native Habitat: Damp to wet forests.

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.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-02-10
Research By: CBR

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