Argyrochosma formosa is a fern known from eastern and central Mexico and Guatemala. It grows on rocky slopes, particularly on limestone. Unlike many members of the genus, it lacks white powder on the underside of its leaves. First described as a species in 1842, it was transferred to the new genus Argyrochosma in 1987.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Argyrochosma formosa being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Argyrochosma microphylla
- Argyrochosma limitanea
- Argyrochosma nivea
- Pellaea myrtillifolia
- Pellaea truncata
- Argyrochosma incana
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Polypodiopsida
- Order
- Polypodiales
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Genus
- Argyrochosma
- Species
- Argyrochosma formosa
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