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Doryopteris decipiens

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BISH 5307Botany

Doryopteris decipiens

ʻIwaʻiwa

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

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Polypodiopsida › Polypodiales › Pteridaceae

Collected by
Degener, O.
Collector number
9201
Date
1926
Locality
Kolekole Pass
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 ›

Doryopteris decipiens observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 1926. 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 5307. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956641517. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/5307.

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