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Search Term(s): Pellaea atropurpurea (1 record found)
Search Term(s): Pellaea atropurpurea (1 record found)
PTERIDACEAE
Maidenhair-fern Family
Maidenhair-fern Family
Pellaea atropurpurea (purple-stem cliff-brake)
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Pellaea: from the Greek pellos (dark-coloured, dusky), referring to the dark stem; atropurpurea: very purple
Native Plant
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Life Form
Perennial Fern
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June-August
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain
County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex
Habitat
Crevices of stone walls with limestone masonry
State Status
Non-indigenous
Piedmont Status
Non-indigenous
Coastal Plain Status
Non-indigenous
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern
North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
A species of limestone outcrops and other calcareous rock. In Delaware, found on artificial substrates containing limestone
Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Wetland Indicator Status
NI
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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