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Trichomanes draytonianum
Trichomanes draytonianum Brack.
Hawaii Bristle Fern
Hymenophyllaceae (Filmy Fern family)
Synonym(s): Vandenboschia draytonianum
USDA Symbol: TRDR
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: Terrestrial or epipetric in mesic to wet forests, on wet stream banks, rocks and mossy tree trunks.
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
Web Reference
Webref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr EnvironmentalWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Trichomanes draytonianum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Trichomanes draytonianum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Trichomanes draytonianum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-02Research By: CBR