Notholaena sp.
Family: Pteridaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Notholaena sp. is a native California perennial in the Pteridaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Myriopteris: Notholaena has a waxy, powdery coating underneath; Myriopteris has fuzzy hairs or scales.; vs Pentagramma: Notholaena coating is thick and chalky white/yellow; Pentagramma coating is thinner and golden/silvery.; vs Adiantum: Notholaena has thick waxy powder underneath; Adiantum undersides are smooth and green.; vs Aspidotis: Notholaena has waxy powder on undersides; Aspidotis has smooth, naked undersides with rolled edges.; vs Argyrochosma: Notholaena has thick waxy coating; Argyrochosma may have white powder but frond segments are narrowed at base.
Frequently asked questions
Is Notholaena sp. native to California?
Yes. Notholaena sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Notholaena sp. belong to?
Notholaena sp. is in the Pteridaceae family, genus Notholaena.
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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