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Hairy Lipfern

Myriopteris lanosa

Found in dry outcrops of felsic or intermediate-composition metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks. Weakley, Flora of the Southeastern United States (2025), Northern Tier edition What its natural habitat tells you

5
Modest

Native to Virginia. How scores work Is it native here?

Profile 65%

Light
Partial shade, Full sun
Soil moisture
Dry
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At a glance

Life cycle
Perennial
Leaves
Evergreen
Bloom
June to October

Not yet recorded · Height · Spread

Recorded in 60 Virginia counties.

Natural habitats

Places it grows wild. Not a planting requirement. Each habitat page lists the plants and wildlife also found there.

Granite and other acidic rock outcrops

Bare or thin-soil rock on granite, gneiss, sandstone, quartzite and similar acidic rock, including granite flatrocks and domes.

All habitats

Also found with this plant

Wildlife whose habitat models include habitats this plant grows in, in Virginia. Shared habitat, not food. 53 animals.

All wildlife of Virginia

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

What these records mean

0CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including VA
0BeesSoutheastern regional records
0Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim

No records yet · Ants · Beetles · Flies · Adult butterflies / moths · Other wasps · Other insects

Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Pteridaceae
Flower color
Not applicable

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope
Also known as

Cheilanthes lanosa; Hairy Lip Fern

Conservation status

Virginia rankS5
Global rankG5
VA statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source Global and federal source

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