Family: Pteridaceae
fragile rock brake, slender cliff brake, Steller's rock brake
Christopher Noll
Eric J. Epstein
Bell Museum
Etymology: Cryptogramma: from Greek cryptos, "hidden," and gramme, "line," perhaps because of the concealed or protected lines of sori
Plants: perennial fern
Habitat: limestone cliffs
Conservation Status: Native
Shaded rock walls, cliff faces, and wet crevices in calcareous rock outcrops.
Plants: perennial fern
Habitat: limestone cliffs
Conservation Status: Native
Shaded rock walls, cliff faces, and wet crevices in calcareous rock outcrops.
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10, Wetland Indicator = FACU USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Fern & Fern Allies: Photos, descriptions, information
Christopher Noll
Eric J. Epstein
Tim Kessenich
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