familyPteridaceae
genusArgyrochosma
speciesArgyrochosma limitanea
subspeciesArgyrochosma limitanea subsp. mexicana
Argyrochosma limitanea subsp. mexicana
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 32. 1993.
Basionym: Notholaena limitanea subsp. mexicana Maxon Amer. Fern J. 9: 72. 1919
Synonyms: Notholaena limitanea var. mexicana (Maxon) M. Broun
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 2.
Leaf blade lanceolate to oblong, 3–4-pinnate, proximal pinnae 1/4–1/3 as long as blades. n = 2n = 81, apogamous.
Phenology: Sporulating summer–fall.
Habitat: Rocky slopes and cliffs, usually on calcareous or volcanic substrates
Elevation: 1700–2500 m
Distribution
Ariz., N.Mex., Tex., n Mexico.
Discussion
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