[Specimen details]

Pteris grandifolia
Family Name Pteridaceae
Currently Accepted Name Pteris grandifolia L. - Determined By: M. Nee, 1981
Locality Mexico. Veracruz , Alamo Mun. : 5 km E of Temapache, along MEX 180. 21° 3' 60" N 97° 34' 60" W
Description Common, in large clumps; leaves ca. 3 m long, 1-pinnate, with ca. 25 pairs of pinnae which become more distant toward base of blade.
Habitat Selva mediana subperrenifolia; steep forested slope above road relatively undisturbed, with much Bursera.
Reproductive State Fertile
Elevation 100 m
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 7372
with M. Nee
Collection Date 23 Jun 1980
Accession Number 158183
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