Adiantum platyphyllum

Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Adiantum platyphyllum, Swartz. Lvs. 1-2 ft. long, stalks black, glossy, If.-blades 6-12 in. long, 2-4 in. broad, with a long terminal pinna and 3-6 pairs of lateral pinnae; lowest pinnaj sometimes pinnately divided; segm. 3-4 in. long, 1 1/2-2 in. broad; sporangia in nearly continuous line along the margin. Cent. Amer. to Brazil and Bolivia. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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	Habit: Ferns Height: ⇕ Width: ⇔ Lifespan: ⌛ perennial Origin: ✈ Poisonous: ☠	Exposure: ☼ part to full shade Water: ◍ ample Features: ✓ foliage Hardiness: ☃ Bloom: ❀ USDA Zones: Sunset Zones: n/a
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This is a species of Maidenhair fern.

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Need shade, steady moisture. Grow in rich organic matter.

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