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Adenophorus tamariscinus
Adenophorus tamariscinus (Kaulf.) Hook. & Grev.
Lady of the Mountain, Wahini Noho Mauna
Grammitidaceae (Kihi Fern family)
Synonym(s): Amphoradenium tamariscinum, Polypodium tamariscinum
USDA Symbol: ADTA
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 8 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Distribution: Genus Adenophorus is endemic to Hawaii.
Native Habitat: Epiphytic in wet-mesic forests or rain forests.
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 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Adenophorus tamariscinus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Adenophorus tamariscinus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Adenophorus tamariscinus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-02Research By: CBR