Status: Native
Synonyms:
Cheilanthes lindheimeri (J. Smith) Hooker
Myriopteris lindheimeri is tomentose adaxially, resembling Myriopteris rufa in that regard. However, Myriopteris lindheimeri has ciliate costal scales, while Myriopteris rufa does not. The ultimate segments of Myriopteris lindheimeri are usually covered beneath with scales and cilia forming a tangled mass. The ultimate segments of Myriopteris rufa are usually covered underneath only with tangled cilia.
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Myriopteris lindheimeri, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Jan. 16, 2009
Myriopteris lindheimeri, closeup of growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Jan. 16, 2009
Myriopteris lindheimeri, closeup of abaxial side, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Jan. 16, 2009
Myriopteris lindheimeri, 2x macro abaxial side, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Jan. 16, 2009
Myriopteris lindheimeri, 1x macro adaxial side, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Jan. 16, 2009
Myriopteris lindheimeri, 4x macro of abaxial side, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Jan. 16, 2009
Myriopteris lindheimeri, 1x macro of stem scales, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Jan. 16, 2009
Myriopteris lindheimeri, 40x photomicrograph of costal scale, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, February 2, 2010
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