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Thelypteris globulifera
Thelypteris globulifera (Brack.) C.F. Reed
Globular Maiden Fern, Palapalai a Kamapuaa
Thelypteridaceae (Marsh Fern family)
Synonym(s): Amauropelta globulifera, Dryopteris globulifera, Lastrea globulifera
USDA Symbol: THGL
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 5 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Moist habitats near streams and waterfalls.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU |
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 Thelypteris globulifera in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Thelypteris globulifera in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Thelypteris globulifera
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR