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Cleveland's lipfern
Scientific Name: Cheilanthes clevelandii
Family: Pteridaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cleveland's Lip Fern (Cheilanthes clevelandii)
Cheilanthes clevelandii, also known as Cleveland's lip fern, is a delicate fern species found in specific regions. It has also been reclassified as Myriopteris clevelandii.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cheilanthes clevelandii D.C. Eaton
- Common Name: Cleveland's Lip Fern
- Family: Pteridaceae (maidenhair ferns)
- Genus: Cheilanthes Sw. (lip ferns, lipfern)
- Synonym: Myriopteris clevelandii
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southern California.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Size: Grows to a height of 6-12 inches.
Additional Lip Fern Varieties
- Golden lip fern Cheilanthes brownii
- Cooper's Lipfern (Cheilanthes cooperae)
- Coville's Lipfern (Cheilanthes covillei)
- Texas Lip Fern (Cheilanthes aemula)
- Alabama Lip Fern (Cheilanthes alabamensis)
- Arizona Lip Fern (Cheilanthes arizonica)
- Chestnut Lip Fern (Cheilanthes castanea)
Resources and Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- Discover Life: biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution information.
- CalPhotos: Photos and ecological information.
- Dave's Garden: Gardening tips and ideas.