Dryopteris_crinalis

<i>Dryopteris crinalis</i>

Dryopteris crinalis

Species of fern

Dryopteris crinalis is a species of fern known as the serpent woodfern. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known from the main islands.[1]

Quick Facts Dryopteris crinalis, Conservation status ...

There are at least two varieties. The var. podosorus was federally listed as an endangered species of the United States in 2010.[2] There are three populations on Kauai, for a total of no more than 47 individual plants. The fern grows on walls of basalt in wet forests.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Dryopteris crinalis.[permanent dead link] The Nature Conservancy.
  2. [2]
    USFWS. Determination of endangered status for 48 species on Kauai and designation of critical habitat; Final rule. Federal Register April 13, 2010.
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