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Doryopteris decipiens

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BISH 5302Botany

Doryopteris decipiens

ʻIwaʻiwa

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

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Polypodiopsida › Polypodiales › Pteridaceae

Collected by
Fosberg, F.R.
Collector number
13641
Date
March 28, 1937
Locality
North ridge of Puu Kumakalii, Waianae mts., Waianaeuka
Island
Oʻahu
Region
Hawaii, United States
Identified by
Wagner, F.S.
Record type
Preserved specimen
198 Bishop specimens of Doryopteris decipiens · collected 1838–2025Species page ›

Collected the same day

On March 28, 1937, Fosberg, F.R. also collected 24+ other specimens.

Doryopteris decipiens observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 1937. 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 5302. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956183153. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/5302.

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