Cheilanthes lindheimeri

A common species on granite and other igneous substrates, often forming large mats in favorable conditions.

Plant habit on an outcrop of volcanic tuff on the west side of the Organ Mts., 1/22/05.

Plant habit, near the old Van Patten Mt. Camp in the Organ Mts., 21 Jan 2007.

Adaxial view of a pinna in the Chiricahua Mts., 9/4/04.

Abaxial view of a pinna in the Chiricahua Mts., 9/4/04.

Cheilanthes yavapensis and Cheilanthes lindheimeri growing together, near AZ Hwy 78, 5 May 2008.