MACROTHELYPTERIS TORRESIANA (THELYPTERIDACEAE) NEW TO KENTUCKY

Macrothelypteris torresiana is a non-native fern that has been expanding its range throughout the southeastern United States since 1904 and is here reported new to the flora of Kentucky. The habitat and associated flora of this population are discussed. Macrothelypteris torresiana es un helecho exót...

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Published in:Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas 2011-08, Vol.5 (1), p.343-344
Main Authors: Gorman, Courtney E., Bruton, Matt S., Estes, L. Dwayne
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ferns
Flora
FLORISTICS, ECOLOGY, AND CONSERVATION
Invasive species
Plants
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Summary:Macrothelypteris torresiana is a non-native fern that has been expanding its range throughout the southeastern United States since 1904 and is here reported new to the flora of Kentucky. The habitat and associated flora of this population are discussed. Macrothelypteris torresiana es un helecho exótico que ha estado expandiendo su rango en el sureste de los Estados Unidos desde 1904 y se cita aquí nuevo parp la flora de Kentucky. Se discute el hábitat y la flora asociada de esta población.
ISSN:1934-5259