Status: Native
Synonyms:
Cheilanthes feei Moore
Myriopteris gracilis is a smaller than usual Lip Fern with no scales on the rachis although there are cilia. Myriopteris gracilis prefers limestone but will grow occasionally on a granitic substrate. It is found growing in cracks among the rocks.
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Myriopteris gracilis, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City Range, Bear Mtn., Jan. 30, 2009
Myriopteris gracilis, closeup front of frond, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City Range, Bear Mountain, Jan. 30, 2009
Myriopteris gracilis, bicolorous rhizome scale, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Georgetown Road, Oct. 17, 2007
Myriopteris gracilis, detail front of frond, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Georgetown Road, Oct. 17, 2007
Myriopteris gracilis, detail back of frond, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Georgetown Road, Oct. 17, 2007
Myriopteris gracilis, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Georgetown Road, Sept. 10, 2008
Myriopteris gracilis, frond, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Georgetown Road, Sept. 10, 2008
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