Adiantum bellum

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[[Image:‎|250px|Bermuda Maidenhair (Adiantum bellum)]] Bermuda Maidenhair (Adiantum bellum)
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Adiantum bellum T. Moore
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Adiantum bellum (Bermuda Maidenhair Fern) is a species of fern in the genus Adiantum, native to Bermuda. It is one of 19 native Bermuda fern species and the only native maidenhair (g. Adiantum). It is also the most prolific fern on the island. It is only found on Bermuda and surrounding islands; however the IPNI reports it also found in Guiana.

Bermuda Maidenhair Fern is deciduous. In the wild it grows in crevices, on cliffs and under rock ledges, in roadside verge, and terrestrially on hillsides. It does require moisture and shade, and is often prolific near streams if in well-drained sites. The delicate fronds grow to 5-30 cm long, and are fan-shaped, light to medium green with black stems (stipes and rachises). Benjamin D. Gilbert described a variety of Adiantum bellum which he called walsingense; however, it is believed that this is just a variety produced by better soil and moisture conditions.

Bermuda Maidenhair Fern is sometimes grown in gardens; however it is not hardy and does better indoors.

External links

• "Bermuda Maidenhair" photo by Don Lubin at Ferns et al. of New England
• "Adiantum bellum (Bermuda Maidenhair Fern)" Zipcode Zoo