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viscid lipfern

Scientific Name: Cheilanthes viscida

Family: Pteridaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Myriopteris viscida (Davenp.) Grusz & Windham / Cheilanthes viscida Davenport

The plant known as Viscid Lip Fern has an interesting history of classification, having been moved from the Cheilanthes genus to Myriopteris. Understanding the botanical names can help avoid confusion when researching this plant.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Myriopteris viscida (Davenp.) Grusz & Windham
  • Synonym: Cheilanthes viscida Davenport
  • Common Names: Viscid Lip Fern, Viscid Lace Fern, Viscid Lipfern, Sticky Lip-fern
  • Family: Pteridaceae (Brake Family)
  • Kingdom: (Implied: Plantae, based on context)
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted (Taxonomic Status: Accepted Related ITIS Name: Cheilanthes viscida Davenport (TSN 17457))

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to southern California.
  • Elevation: 100-1600 meters.
  • Also reported in eastern Kern County, California, east of the mountains.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Type: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
  • Duration: Perennial.
  • Grown Habit: Forb/herb.