Endemic to Hawaiian Islands. Elevation around 4400ft/1341m. Note the erect, white, fleshy spines on upper surface of midrib which are key identifying characteristics, and do not exist on any other native Hawaiian fern.
Endemic to Hawaiian Islands. Elevation around 4400ft/1341m. Note the erect, white, fleshy spines on upper surface of midrib which are key identifying characteristics, and do not exist on any other native Hawaiian fern.
Protected area of native old growth rain forest in the village of Volcano, south of Hilo and just north of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Endemic to island chain.
Protected area of native old growth rain forest in the village of Volcano, south of Hilo and just north of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Endemic to island chain.