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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.