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Thelypteris wailele
Thelypteris wailele T. Flynn
Waioli Valley Maiden Fern
Thelypteridaceae (Marsh Fern family)
Synonym(s): Cyclosorus wailele
USDA Symbol: THWA
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 14 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Dripping, wet walls near waterfalls.
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
Additional resources
USDA: Find Thelypteris wailele in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Thelypteris wailele in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Thelypteris wailele
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR