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Doryopteris decipiens

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BISH 433509Botany

Doryopteris decipiens

ʻIwaʻiwa

As recorded: Doryopteris decipiens (Hook.) J.Sm.

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Polypodiopsida › Polypodiales › Pteridaceae

Collected by
St.John, H.
Collector number
22869
Date
November 11, 1947
Locality
Waianae Mts., 1st gulch W of Manini Gulch, Kaena
Island
Oʻahu
Region
Hawaii, United States
Elevation
91 m
Identified by
Lamoureux, C.H.
Record type
Preserved specimen
198 Bishop specimens of Doryopteris decipiens · collected 1838–2025Species page ›

Collected the same day

On November 11, 1947, St.John, H. also collected 5 other specimens.

Doryopteris decipiens observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 1947. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 100 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-10-18.

Observations and photos from iNaturalist, shown only when openly licensed.

Cite this specimen

Doryopteris decipiens. BISH 433509. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956213788. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/433509.

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