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Athyrium distentifolium
alpine lady-fern
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to Alberta, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado; also in northeastern Canada and Greenland.
Habitat: Open, rocky slopes and along streams at mid- to high elevations in the mountains.
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Athyrium distentifolium Tausch ex Opiz
Publication: Kratos 2(1): 14. 1820.
Publication: Kratos 2(1): 14. 1820.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Athyrium alpestre (Hoppe) Clairville [FNA2]
Infraspecies:
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ssp. americanum – American alpine lady-fern
Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to the Rocky Mountains; also in also in northeastern Canada and Greenland.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Athyrium distentifolium in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Athyrium distentifolium checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Athyrium distentifolium information.
E-Flora BC: Athyrium distentifolium atlas page.
CalPhotos: Athyrium distentifolium photos.
USDA Plants: Athyrium distentifolium information.
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