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Cheilanthes acrostica

Cheilanthes acrostica
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Family
Pteridaceae (Maidenhair fern family)
Grows as
Fern

About

Cheilanthes acrostica is a species of lip fern

Where it grows

Cheilanthes acrostica is found in Mediterranean areas including Iberia. The season is from February to June. Its conservation status is of concern. It grows in limestone fissures, but it is also found in quartzites and sandstones and among other loose rocks. It is found at a height of 300 to 900 m.

Other Oeosporangium plants

Oeosporangium pteridioides · Oeosporangium

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