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Sadleria squarrosa
Sadleria squarrosa (Gaudich.) T. Moore
Amau, Apuu, Forest Plume Fern, Pua Ehuehu, Red Pig
Blechnaceae (Chain Fern family)
Synonym(s): Sadleria polystichoides, Sadleria unisora
USDA Symbol: SASQ
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 1 foot long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Steep, dark, wet banks, often near streams.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW |
Bibliography
Bibref 1815 - Hawai'i's Ferns and Fern Allies (2003) Palmer, Daniel D.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 59 - Ferns, lycophytes and their extinct free-sporing relatives (2020) Pteridophyte Collections ConsortiumWebref 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of Hawaii
Webref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Sadleria squarrosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sadleria squarrosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sadleria squarrosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-27Research By: CBR