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Common (vernacular) names applied to California vascular plants

compiled by Elizabeth Painter

up to date as of May 1, 2016

Common names (also referred to as vernacular names) are applied differently at different times and places by different users. This list is compiled from many sources and is intended to be as comprehensive as possible. It is not intended to indicate which common name is correct or preferred. Please send comments about this page to Elizabeth Painter (beth.painter.48@gmail.com).





TaxonCryptogramma cascadensis
groupFerns
FamilyPteridaceae
Family common name(s)brake; brake-fern; brake fern; brakefern; cliff brake fern
Genus common name(s)parsley-fern; parsley fern; parsleyfern; rock-brake; rock brake; rockbrake; rock-brake fern; rock brake fern; rockbrake fern
Species common name(s)Cascade parsley-fern; Cascade parsley fern; Cascade parsleyfern; Cascade rock-brake; Cascade rock brake; Cascade rockbrake; Cascade rockbrake-fern; Cascade rockbrake fern
 
 
 
 
Noteswhen Cascade is used as a proper name, upper case preferable
 
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