Silver Cloak Fern (Cheilanthes argentea) is a small, desert fern with a dense coating of silvery-white farina on the frond undersides, giving a cloaked appearance.
| Family: | Adiantaceae |
| Genus: | Cheilanthes (ky-LAN-theez) |
| Species: | argentea (ar-JEN-tee-uh) |
| Synonym: | Aleuritopteris argentea |
| Synonym: | Allosorus argenteus |
| Synonym: | Cassebeera argentea |
| Synonym: | Doryopteris argentea |
| Synonym: | Pteris argentea |
Fronds are 10–20 cm long, tripinnate, with a thick layer of white farina beneath. The upper surface is green. Stipes are dark, shiny. Forms a tight clump on rocks.
Found on dry, rocky slopes in the southwestern US and Mexico. Requires sharp drainage, bright light, minimal water. Protect from winter wet. For rock gardens and alpine houses.
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