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Doryopteris decipiens

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BISH 514438Botany

Doryopteris decipiens

ʻIwaʻiwa

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

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Polypodiopsida › Polypodiales › Pteridaceae

Collected by
Takeuchi, W.N.; Paquin; GreerGreer →D. Paquin →Wayne N. Takeuchi →
Collector number
3826
Date
March 26, 1988
Locality
Kuaokala; Nihoa. Field no. Waianae 1145
Island
Oʻahu
Region
Hawaii, United States
Elevation
541 m
Record type
Preserved specimen
198 Bishop specimens of Doryopteris decipiens · collected 1838–2025Species page ›

Collected the same day

On March 26, 1988, Takeuchi, W.N.; Paquin; Greer also collected 4 other specimens.

Doryopteris decipiens observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 1988. 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 514438. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956258684. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/514438.

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