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Family Thelypteridaceae

HAWAII - NATURALIZED

Christella parasitica

Waimanalo, Oahu

Ho'omaluhia BG, Kaneohe, Oahu

WOOD FERN

Common in disturbed moist habitats.  Stipes usually green, lowest pinnae not especially reduced as in Christella dentata.  Native to SE Asia, Japan, Australia, Pacific Islands.  Also known as Thelypteris parasitica.