Adiantum cuneatum

Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Adiantum cuneatum, Langs. & Fisch. (A. aemulum, A. mundulum, Moore. A. versaillense, A. fragrantissimum, A. hybridum, Hort.). Fig. 124. Lvs. 3-4- pinnate, deltoid, 6-15 in. long, 5-9 in. wide; lfts. numerous, obtuse or broadly wedge-shaped at base, the margin rounded and more or less crenately lobed; sori 3-5 to each segm., with rather small rounded indusia. Brazil.— Runs into many forms, of which A. variegatum is one. A.F. 18:508. A. Bardii differs from the type in having the fronds 2 ft. or more long. Var. grandiceps, Moore. Robust: lvs. numerous from a tufted crown, elongated, with tassel-like growths at the ends. Var. Croweanum, Hort. A vigorous hardy form. 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 It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article.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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