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Doryopteris decipiens

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BISH 5315Botany

Doryopteris decipiens

ʻIwaʻiwa

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

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Polypodiopsida › Polypodiales › Pteridaceae

Collected by
Forbes, C.N.
Collector number
1452 O
Date
February 15, 1910
Locality
Koko Crater
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 ›

Collected the same day

On February 15, 1910, Forbes, C.N. also collected 5 other specimens.

Doryopteris decipiens observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 1910. 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 5315. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956354400. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/5315.

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