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Chihuahua scaly cloakfern

Scientific Name: Astrolepis cochisensis ssp. chihuahuaensis

Family: Pteridaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Chihuahua Scaly Cloakfern

The Chihuahua Scaly Cloakfern, scientifically known as Astrolepis cochisensis subsp. chihuahuaensis, is a fascinating plant belonging to the Pteridaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Astrolepis cochisensis (Goodding) Benham & Windham subsp. chihuahuaensis Benham
  • Common Name: Chihuahua Scaly Cloakfern
  • Family: Pteridaceae (Maidenhair Fern Family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Notholaena cochisensis Goodd.
    • N. sinuata var. cochisensis Goodd. Weath.
  • Accepted Symbol: ASCOC2

Distribution and Habitat

This subspecies is native to regions of the United States and Mexico, specifically:

  • USA: New Mexico, Texas, Arizona (Cochise County)
  • Mexico: Sonora, Chihuahua

Its distribution reflects its prevalence in the Chihuahuan Desert.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Type: Forb/herb
  • Lifespan: Perennial
  • Habit: Evergreen, retaining its green color through spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
  • Size: Medium

Quirky Facts

  • The common name "jimmy fern" is sometimes used locally, specifically referencing its distribution in the Chihuahuan desert.