Argyrochosma limitanea subsp. mexicana Windham

  • Authority

    Mickel, John T. & Smith, Alan R. 2004. The pteridophytes of Mexico. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 88: 1-1054.

  • Family

    Pteridaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Argyrochosma limitanea subsp. mexicana Windham

  • Description

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    Species Description - Blades lanceolate to oblong, 3–4-pinnate, proximal pinnae 1/4–1/3 the blade length; abaxially covered by white (rarely pale yellow) farina; n=2n=81, apogamous (USA).

  • Discussion

    Notholaena limitanea Maxon subsp. mexicana Maxon, Amer. Fern J. 9: 72. 1919. Notholaena nivea (Poir.) Desv. var. mexicana (Maxon) Farwell, Amer. Midl. Naturalist 12: 283. 1931. Cheilanthes limitanea (Maxon) Mickel var. mexicana (Maxon) Mickel, Phytologia 41: 435. 1979. Type. Mexico. Chihuahua: Santa Eulalia Mts., Pringle 451 (US!; isotypes GH!, MICH!, NY!, P!).

    There are some specimens in Chihuahua that are intermediate between the two subspecies.

  • Distribution

    Rocky cliffs and slopes, usually calcareous; 1500–2800 m. USA (Ariz, N Mex, Tex); Mexico.

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