Status: Native
Synonyms:
Notholaena sinuata (Lagasca) Kaulfuss var. integerrima Hooker
Astrolepis integerrima is a relatively uncommon member of this genus in the Gila National Forest. The pinnae appear blue-gray with the dense 5-7 cell wide scales on the adaxial (top) surface. The abaxial scales are lanceolate. The pinnae are larger than those of Astrolepis cochisensis, but not as large as those of either Astrolepis sinuata with which it can be found growing together. Unlike the other Astrolepis species here, the largest pinnae on Astrolepis integerrima are entire or asymmetrically lobed with shallow sinuses. Astrolepis integerrima can be found growing at the base of limestone cliffs.
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Astrolepis integerrima, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Bear Mountain, Jan. 30, 2009
Astrolepis integerrima, closeup of frond with entire and asymmetrically lobed largest pinnae, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Bear Mountain, Jan. 30, 2009
Astrolepis integerrima, closeup of another frond with entire and asymmetrically lobed largest pinnae, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Bear Mountain, Jan. 30, 2009
Astrolepis integerrima, side by side comparison of A. integerrima and A. sinuata, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Bear Mountain, Jan. 30, 2009
Astrolepis integerrima, 1x macro of pinna with dense and broad adaxial scales, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Bear Mountain, Jan. 30, 2009
Astrolepis integerrima, 3x macro of pinna with dense and broad adaxial scales, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Bear Mountain, Jan. 30, 2009
Astrolepis integerrima, 2x macro of pinna with lanceolate abaxial scales, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Bear Mountain, Jan. 30, 2009
Astrolepis integerrima, side by side comparison of adaxial surfaces of pinnae of A. integerrima and A. sinuata, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Bear Mountain, Jan. 30, 2009
Astrolepis integerrima, DAZ herbarium, collectors D.A. and A.D. Zimmerman DAZ-ADZ 2514, 18 April 1973, west side of Florida Mtns.
Astrolepis integerrima, 100x photomicrograph of 5-7 cell wide adaxial scale, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Georgetown Road, December 18, 2009
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