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. Leaves: Once divided Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Native/Non-native:
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