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whitefoot lipfern
Scientific Name: Cheilanthes leucopoda
Family: Pteridaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Whitefoot Lipfern (Cheilanthes leucopoda)
The Whitefoot Lipfern, scientifically known as Cheilanthes leucopoda Link, is a fascinating fern species belonging to the Pteridaceae family.
Common Names
- Whitefoot Lipfern
- White-foot Lipfern
- Helecho pata blanca (Spanish)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cheilanthes leucopoda Link
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Phylum: Pteridophyta
- Class: Polypodiopsida
- Order: Polypodiales
- Symbol: CHLE3
Distribution and Habitat
Cheilanthes leucopoda is found in the USA (specifically West-Central Texas, including the Edwards Plateau) and Northern Mexico, including the states of Durango, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, Queretaro, and San Luis Potosi.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Cheilanthes leucopoda is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial plant, living for more than two years.
Related Species
- Cheilanthes intertexta (Maxon) Maxon – Coastal lip fern
- Cheilanthes lendigera Sw. – Nit-bearing lip fern
- Cheilanthes lindheimeri Hook. – Lindheimer lip fern
- Cheilanthes covillei Maxon – Coville’s lip fern
- Cheilanthes arizonica (Maxon) Mickel, Arizona lipfern
Safety Considerations
- Considerations for Pets: According to the provided information, Whitefoot Lipfern is considered unsafe for both dogs and cats.
- Considerations for Children: According to the provided information, Whitefoot Lipfern is considered unsafe for children.