Cheilanthes acrostica is a species of lip fern
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Division: | Polypodiophyta |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| Family: | Pteridaceae |
| Genus: | Cheilanthes |
| Species: | C. acrostica
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| Binomial name | |
| Cheilanthes acrostica (Balb.) Tod.
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Description edit
The fronds are arranged in groups.
Habitat edit
Cheilanthes acrostica is found in Mediterranean areas including Iberia.[1] The season is from February to June. Its conservation status is of concern. It grows in limestone fissures, but it is also found in quartzites and sandstones and among other loose rocks. It is found at a height of 300 to 900 m.
Basis edit
This plant was first described in 1866.[2]
References edit
- ^ Gibraltar Flora Archived 2012-08-29 at the Wayback Machine, GONHS.org, accessed August 2012
- ^ Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden, 20 Aug 2012
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