Pellaea ternifolia subsp. arizonica Windham

  • Authority

    Mickel, John T. & Smith, Alan R. 2004. The pteridophytes of Mexico. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 88: 1-1054.

  • Family

    Pteridaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Pellaea ternifolia subsp. arizonica Windham

  • Description

    Species Description - Stipes terete or slightly flattened adaxially in distal portions; rachises glabrous or with a few widely scattered hairs; pinnae sessile, glabrous; largest ultimate segments (excluding terminal pinnae) usually more than 18 mm; spores averaging 46–53 µm diam. 2n=116 (USA).

  • Discussion

    Type. U.S.A. Arizona: Cochise Co., SW slopes of Dragoon Mts, ca. 1.59 km NNE of Granite Spring,Windham 246 (UT!; isotypes ASC!, ASU!, MO!, UC!, US!).

  • Distribution

    Cliffs and rocky slopes, on acidic substrates; 1720–2400 m. USA (Ariz, Tex); Mexico.

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