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Maui kihifern

Scientific Name: Adenophorus montanus

Family: Grammitidaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Maui Kihifern (Adenophorus montanus)

Maui Kihifern, scientifically known as Adenophorus montanus, is a fascinating plant with unique characteristics and a rich history in the Hawaiian Islands. This plant is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that persists for more than two years.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Adenophorus montanus (Hillebr.) W.H. Wagner
  • Common Name: Maui Kihifern
  • Synonym: Adenophorus tamariscinus var. montanus
  • Family: Grammitidaceae
  • Kingdom: (Not explicitly stated, but implied to be Plantae)
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Maui Kihifern is native to Maui, Hawaii.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Habit: Forb/herb (non-woody, non-grass plant)
  • Lifespan: Perennial

Quirky Facts

  • The name "kihi" translates to "sharp point of a leaf" in Hawaiian.

Further Information

For more in-depth information, you can explore resources like the Encyclopedia of Life and NCBI Taxonomy.