Astrolepis windhamii

This species is very similar morphologically and ecologically to Astrolepis sinuata. It is distinguished by the shape of pinnae and the width of adaxial scales.

Plant habit at "Fern Hill" on the Western New Mexico University campus, Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico, 29 Aug 2009.

Adaxial view of a pinna at "Fern Hill", 29 Aug 2009.

Abaxial view of a pinna at "Fern Hill", 29 Aug 2009.

Adaxial surface of pinnae in cultivation in Dr. Gastony's greenhouse at Indiana University, 4 Feb 2004.

Plant habit in cultivation in Dr. Gastony's greenhouse at Indiana University, 29 Nov 2002.

Abaxial surface of pinnae in cultivation in Dr. Gastony's greenhouse at Indiana University, 29 Nov 2002.