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Wright's lipfern

Scientific Name: Cheilanthes wrightii

Family: Pteridaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Wright's Lip Fern (Cheilanthes wrightii)

Cheilanthes wrightii, commonly known as Wright's Lip Fern or Wright's lipfern, is a perennial fern appreciated for its drought tolerance and delicate appearance.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is commonly found in rock gardens and xeriscapes.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is commonly found in rock gardens and xeriscapes.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cheilanthes wrightii Hook.
  • Family: Pteridaceae (Maidenhair Fern Family) or sometimes classified under Sinopteridaceae (Lipfern Family).
  • Synonyms: Myriopteris wrightii (Hook.) Grusz & Windham

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to North America.
  • Specifically found in areas such as Arizona (Pima Canyon, Santa Catalina Mts., Santa Cruz Co.).
  • Characteristically grows in cracks and rocky areas.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Perennial fern.
  • Small and leafy in appearance.
  • Drought tolerant and can thrive in full sun to part shade.

Related Species

  • Cheilanthes covillei (Coville's lipfern)
  • Cheilanthes eatonii (Eaton's lip fern)
  • Cheilanthes aemula (Texas Lip Fern)
  • Cheilanthes alabamensis (Alabama Lip Fern)
  • Cheilanthes arizonica
  • Cheilanthes pringlei (Pringle's Lip Fern)
  • Cheilanthes lindheimeri (Lindheimer Lipfern)
  • Cheilanthes wootoni (Beaded Lipfern)
  • Cheilanthes yavapensis (Graceful lip fern)

Quirky Facts

  • The underside of the fronds turn brown when spores are ripening.
  • The species is named for Charles Wright (1811-1885), a Texas collector.

Further Resources

  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna (for taxonomic information)
  • Dave's Garden (community forum for gardening tips and ideas)
  • Plant Delights Nursery (source for purchasing the plant)
  • Flora of North America The Flora Project