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This fern is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Sighted occasionally in this wet rain forest of 240-250 inches/year. Elevation around 3200ft/976m. Note numerous sporangia on lower surface of this fertile blade.
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This fern is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Elevation around 4150ft/1265m.
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This fern is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Elevation around 4150ft/1265m. Note prominent veins.
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Endemic to Hawaiian Islands. This photo shows the abaxial surface of a fertile frond. Elevation around 5800ft/1768m.
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Endemic to Hawaiian Islands. Elevation around 5800ft/1768m.
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Endemic to Hawaiian Islands. Elevation around 5800ft/1768m. Ferns growing at base of trees in a Kipuka (forest stand surrounded by lava flows.
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Endemic to Hawaiian Islands. Elevation around 5800ft/1768m. Photo is of adaxial surface of frond. Note impression of free and forked veins.
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Endemic to Hawaiian Islands. Terrestrial in a stand of Ohia trees (Metrosideros polymorpha) with Sadleria pallida. Elevation around 5750 ft. (1753 m).
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Endemic to Hawaiian Islands. Terrestrial in a stand of Ohia trees (Metrosideros polymorpha) with Sadleria pallida. Elevation around 5750 ft. (1753 m). Abaxial surface shows tiny scales near midrib and revolute margins.
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Endemic to Hawaiian Islands. Terrestrial in a stand of Ohia trees (Metrosideros polymorpha) with Sadleria pallida. Elevation around 5750 ft. (1753 m). Abaxial surface shows tiny scales near midrib and revolute margins.
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Endemic to Hawaiian Islands. Terrestrial in a stand of Ohia trees (Metrosideros polymorpha) with Sadleria pallida. Elevation around 5750 ft. (1753 m).
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Endemic to Hawaiian Islands. Terrestrial in a stand of Ohia trees (Metrosideros polymorpha) with Sadleria pallida. Elevation around 5750 ft. (1753 m).
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