Status: Native
Synonyms:
Cheilanthes wootonii Maxon
Myriopteris wootonii is lime green and glabrous on the adaxial (top) surface. In the respect, it closely resembles Myriopteris fendleri with which it shares its range in our area. However, while Myriopteris fendleri prefers north facing slopes, Myriopteris wootonii is more commonly found facing east. Myriopteris wootonii has ciliate costal scales, unlike Myriopteris fendleri. The loosely appressed stem scales are brown and without a central stripe.
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Myriopteris wootonii, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Jan. 16, 2009
Myriopteris wootonii, abaxial side, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Jan. 16, 2009
Myriopteris wootonii, 1x macro adaxial side, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Jan. 16, 2009
Myriopteris wootonii, 1x macro abaxial side, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Jan. 16, 2009
Myriopteris wootonii, 3x macro abaxial side, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Jan. 16, 2009
Myriopteris wootonii, 1x macro of stem scales, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Jan. 16, 2009
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