Pteridaceae FAMILY
Hemionitis decipiens
Hemionitis decipiens
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Hemionitis decipiens is an erect, low-growing, perennial fern forming a small clump of fronds. The plant is harvested from the wild for use as an ornamentation in basketry and hat making.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangePacific - Hawaii
HabitatDry habitats; at elevations up to 915 metres.