Latin name: Astrolepis cochisensis (Goodd.) D.M. Benham & M.D. Windham Pronunciation: as-tro-LEP-is ko-chi-SEN-sis Common name: Scaly cloak fern Family: Pteridaceae (Brake) Habitat: Limestone slopes and crevices to 5500', desert mountains, RARE in California Blooming period: /////////// Name derivations: 1) Astrolepis 2) cochisensis |
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