Family: Pteridaceae
purple cliff brake, purple-stem cliff brake
Christopher Noll
Christopher Noll
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Pellaea: from Greek pellaios, "dark," possibly alluding to the stalks of this fern which are generally dark
Plants: perennial fern
Habitat: limestone cliffs
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Plants: perennial fern
Habitat: limestone cliffs
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10 WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources: Rare Species Guide; description, conservation, photos, maps, etc. University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Fern & Fern Allies: Photos, descriptions, information Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key.
Christopher Noll
Christopher Noll
Christopher Noll
Christopher Noll
Botanical Illustration
Tim Kessenich
Tim Kessenich
Christopher Noll
