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Doryopteris decipiens

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Doryopteris decipiens

ʻIwaʻiwa

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

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Polypodiopsida › Polypodiales › Pteridaceae

Collected by
Lyon, H.L.
Collector number
s.n.
Date
March 13, 1909
Locality
Iao Valley.
Island
Maui
Region
Hawaii, United States
Identified by
Palmer, D.D.
Record type
Preserved specimen
198 Bishop specimens of Doryopteris decipiens · collected 1838–2025Species page ›

Collected the same day

On March 13, 1909, Lyon, H.L. also collected 1 other specimen.

Doryopteris decipiens observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 1909. 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 766380. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956188116. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/766380.

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