Cheilanthes fendleri

A common fern in cracks &c. on igneous rocks. Similar to Cheilanthes wootoni & Cheilanthes yavapensis, but with the abaxial scales lacking cilia. Also generally at higher elevations than those two species.

Plant habit on the east side of Mills Canyon, Kiowa National Grassland, 22 Sep 2006.

Abaxial view of a pinna at Aguirre Springs, 10/1/05.

Adaxial view of a pinna at Aguirre Springs, 10/1/05.

Plant habit along the Pine Tree Trail at Aguirre Springs on the east side of the Organ Mts., 10/8/05.

Plant habit along the Pine Tree Trail at Aguirre Springs on the east side of the Organ Mts., 10/1/05.