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Adenophorus tripinnatifidus
Adenophorus tripinnatifidus Gaudich.
Royal Kihi Fern, Royal Kihifern
Grammitidaceae (Kihi Fern family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ADTR2
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 20 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: Usually growing in moss mats at the base of trees in rain forests, occasionally in mesic 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 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Adenophorus tripinnatifidus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Adenophorus tripinnatifidus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Adenophorus tripinnatifidus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-02Research By: CBR