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tufted lacefern
Scientific Name: Aspidotis carlotta-halliae
Family: Pteridaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Aspidotis carlotta-halliae: Tufted Lacefern
Aspidotis carlotta-halliae is a perennial fern, commonly known as tufted lacefern or Carlotta Hall's lace fern.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aspidotis carlotta-halliae (W.H. Wagner & E.F. Gilbert) Lellinger (pro hybr.)
- Common Names: Tufted Lacefern, Carlotta Hall's Lace Fern
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Synonym: Cheilanthes carlotta-halliae W.H. Wagner & E.F. Gilbert
Distribution and Habitat
This species is endemic to California.
Morphological Characteristics
- Members of Aspidotis are small ferns.
- It is characterized by shiny, tufted fronds.
- Fronds are generally less than 4 inches (10.2 cm) long.
- It is classified as a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass) and it's a perennial plant.
Quirky Facts
- The species is named in part after Carlotta Hall.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens and plants.
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Aspidotis carlotta-halliae.
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna: Contains taxonomic information about Aspidotis carlotta-halliae.