Status: Native
Synonyms:
By subspecies
Astrolepis cochisensis has diminutive pinnae, the largest of which on a frond are only 4 to 7mm long. The adaxial scales are peltate, like an umbrella with the cilia coming off the edge of a broad central shield. The abaxial scales are more ovate than those of Astrolepis windhamii or Astrolepis sinuata. The small pinnae and distinctive adaxial scales separate it easily from these however. Astrolepis cochisensis is found growing out from underneath limestone rocks and overhangings in this area. There are three subspecies identified by the size and number of spores in the sporangia.
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Astrolepis cochisensis, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Acklin Hill, Jan. 20, 2009
Astrolepis cochisensis, cloesup of frond, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Acklin Hill, March 20, 2009
Astrolepis cochisensis, 1x macro showing largest pinnae are 4-7mm in length, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Acklin Hill, Jan. 20, 2009
Astrolepis cochisensis, 3x macro of peltate adaxial scales, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Acklin Hill, Jan. 20, 2009
Astrolepis cochisensis, 1x macro of abaxial surface with ovate scales and sporangia, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Acklin Hill, Jan. 20, 2009
Astrolepis cochisensis, 2x macro of abaxial surface with ovate scales and sporangia, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Acklin Hill, Jan. 20, 2009
Astrolepis cochisensis, DAZ herbarium, collector Dale A. Zimmerman 3527, 7 October 1991, near San Lorenzo
Astrolepis cochisensis, 100x photomicrograph of peltate adaxial scales, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Georgetown Road, December 18, 2009
Astrolepis cochisensis, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Acklin Hill, April 25, 2010
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