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Doryopteris decipiens

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BISH 436551Botany

Doryopteris decipiens

ʻIwaʻiwa

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

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Polypodiopsida › Polypodiales › Pteridaceae

Collected by
Bryan, W.A.
Collector number
s.n.
Date
December 13, 1903
Locality
Hill beyond Salt Lake (only specimen seen)
Island
Oʻahu
Region
Hawaii, United States
Identified by
Lamoureux, C.H.
Record type
Preserved specimen
198 Bishop specimens of Doryopteris decipiens · collected 1838–2025Species page ›

Collected the same day

On December 13, 1903, Bryan, W.A. also collected 15 other specimens.

Doryopteris decipiens observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 1903. 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 436551. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956174236. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/436551.

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