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nitbearing lipfern

Scientific Name: Cheilanthes lendigera

Family: Pteridaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Cheilanthes lendigera

Also known as Nitbearing Lipfern, this plant is a perennial forb/herb in the Pteridaceae family. Read on to learn more about this fascinating plant.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant's common name, "nitbearing," references the small, bead-like appearance of the leaf segments. Consider that pets might be interested in these small parts.

Scientific and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Cheilanthes lendigera (Cav.) Sw.
  • Common Names: Nitbearing Lipfern, Nit-bearing lip fern, Fendler lipfern, Fendler's lip fern, Fendler's lipfern

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Pteridaceae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted
  • Synonym: Myriopteris lendigera
  • Related Names:
    • Cheilanthes intertexta (Maxon) Maxon – Coastal lip fern
    • Cheilanthes leucopoda Link – Whitefoot lip fern
    • Cheilanthes lindheimeri Hook. – Lindheimer lip fern

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit

  • Cheilanthes lendigera is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass and lives for more than two years.
  • Stems are long-creeping, 1-3 mm in diameter.
  • Scales on the stems are uniformly brown or have a poorly defined, dark, central stripe, linear-lanceolate in shape, straight to slightly contorted, and loosely arranged.

Quirky Facts

  • The common name "nitbearing" refers to the small, bead-like appearance of the ultimate leaf segments, resembling nits or lentils.

Additional Information

  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) provides taxonomic data for Cheilanthes lendigera under TSN 17449.
  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cheilanthes lendigera.
  • Dave's Garden provides tips and ideas for growing Cheilanthes lendigera from real gardeners.