Other common names:
Fragile Rockbrake, Slender Rockbrake, Steller's Rockbrake Other scientific names: Pellaea gracilis, Pteris stelleri French names:
Cryptogramme de Steller Family: Maidenhair Fern Family (Pteridaceae) Group: Cliffbrakes Similar species: • Purple-stemmed Cliffbrake (Pellaea atropurpurea) - larger, has purple stem with tiny hairs. • Smooth Cliffbrake (Pellaea glabella) - no hairs along stem. Fronds: Once divided Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Native/Non-native:
Native Photographs:
91 photographs available, of which 4 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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