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Hymenophyllum obtusum
Hymenophyllum obtusum Hook. & Arn.
Palai Lau Lii, Palailaulii
Hymenophyllaceae (Filmy Fern family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HYOB
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 4 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Distribution: Endemic to Hawaii.
Native Habitat: Epiphytic on trees and logs in wet 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 Hymenophyllum obtusum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Hymenophyllum obtusum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hymenophyllum obtusum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-02Research By: CBR