Petiole rounded or slightly flattened adaxially in distal portion; rachis villous, especially in axils of pinnae; pinnae with hairs scattered along main veins abaxially; largest ultimate segments (excluding terminal pinnae) usually more than 18 mm; spores averaging 46–53 µm diam. 2n = 116.

Phenology: Sporulating summer–fall.
Habitat: Rocky slopes and ledges, on igneous substrates
Elevation: 2300–2700 m

Distribution

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Tex., Mexico.

Discussion

The only record of Pellaea ternifolia subsp. villosa from the flora is provided by a single plant collected in the Davis Mountains of western Texas.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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