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Doryopteris decipiens

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BISH 5259Botany

Doryopteris decipiens

ʻIwaʻiwa

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

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Polypodiopsida › Polypodiales › Pteridaceae

Collected by
Adachi, M.
Collector number
s.n.
Date
January 11, 1948
Locality
West rim of Makaleha Valley, Mokuleia Trail, Waianae mts. Right side of trail
Island
Oʻahu
Region
Hawaii, United States
Elevation
107 m
Identified by
Lamoureux, C.H.
Record type
Preserved specimen
198 Bishop specimens of Doryopteris decipiens · collected 1838–2025Species page ›

Doryopteris decipiens observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 1948. 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 5259. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956427480. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/5259.

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