Argyrochosma sp.
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Family: Pteridaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Argyrochosma sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Pteridaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Adiantum: Argyrochosma segments are narrowed at base; maidenhair has broad fan-shaped leaflets.; vs Aspidotis: Argyrochosma segments are stalked and separate; lace fern segments are stalkless and connected.; vs Pellaea: Argyrochosma has spore cases along outer vein portions; cliff-brake has them clustered just at vein tips.; vs Notholaena: Check leaf underside - Argyrochosma is smooth, cloak fern has dense scales or hairs.; vs Myriopteris: Argyrochosma leaf undersides are completely smooth; lip fern has obvious scales, hairs, or glands.
Frequently asked questions
Is Argyrochosma sp. native to California?
No. Argyrochosma sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Argyrochosma sp. belong to?
Argyrochosma sp. is in the Pteridaceae family, genus Argyrochosma.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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