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Doryopteris decipiens

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Doryopteris decipiens

ʻIwaʻiwa

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

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Polypodiopsida › Polypodiales › Pteridaceae

Collected by
Yee, R.S.N.
Collector number
83
Date
January 6, 1972
Locality
Waialae Iki Ridge, behind Aina Koa, Koolau Mts
Island
Oʻahu
Region
Hawaii, United States
Elevation
300 m
Identified by
Yee, R.S.N.
Record type
Preserved specimen
198 Bishop specimens of Doryopteris decipiens · collected 1838–2025Species page ›

Collected the same day

On January 6, 1972, Yee, R.S.N. also collected 4 other specimens.

Doryopteris decipiens observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 1972. 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 508898. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956496324. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/508898.

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