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Family Thelypteridaceae

HAWAII - NATURALIZED

Christella dentata

UH Manoa, Oahu

DOWNY WOOD FERN

Common in disturbed moist habitats.  Stipes usually green, lowest pinnae greatly reduced.  Native to SE Asia, Japan, Australia, Pacific Islands.  Similar to and hybridizes with Christella parasitica.  Also known as Thelypteris dentata.