Star Cloak Fern (Notholaena standleyi)

   
 

Star Cloak Fern (Notholaena standleyi), Big Bend, Texas. Fig. 1, the fronds conserve water during dry conditions by folding up. Fig. 2, Star Cloak Fern with sufficient moisture. Photographs by Gertrud Konings.

• Common English Names: Star Cloak Fern
• Common Spanish Names:
• Scientific Name: Notholaena standleyi (know-tho-LEE-nuh STAND-lee-eye)
• Family: Pteridaceae (Fern Family)
• Geographic Range: Coloardo and Arizona east to Oklahoma and Texas; south into northern Mexico.
• Plant Form: Perennial.
• Remarks: Generally on rocky hillsides.

Last Update: 8 Sep 2006