Pellaea atropurpurea

Characteristics
Pteridaceae
Pellaea
Pellaea atropurpurea (L.) Link
purple cliffbrake
Cliffs, ledges, talus slopes, and boulders in very thin dry soils over calcareous rock.
Fern
Perennial
Vascular
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Native S4 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Ferns
Polypodiales
Pellaea
Pellaea atropurpurea (L.) Link - purple cliffbrake
Citation
Pellaea atropurpurea (L.) Link
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

Source
Synonyms
Plant Photos
Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Saratoga, NY: 26 September 2017 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Saratoga, NY: 26 September 2017 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Saratoga, NY: 26 September 2017 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Saratoga, NY: 26 September 2017 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Saratoga, NY: 26 September 2017 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Ulster, NY: 30 September 2003 -
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Photo By: Troy Weldy. Photo taken: SCHU, NY: 30 August 2004 -
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Photo by: Kimberly J. Smith - NYNHP/OPRHP. Photo taken: Onondaga Co., NY: 26 Jun 2011 - 5
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Photo by: Kimberly J. Smith - NYNHP/OPRHP. Photo taken: Onondaga Co., NY: 26 Jun 2011 - 5
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