Adiantum formosum

Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Adiantum formosum, R. Br. Lvs. 1-2 ft. long, two-thirds as broad, mostly tripinnate, with rough, scabrous stalks and rather small, deeply lobed lfts. 1/2-3/4 in. long, with rounded and toothed outer margins. Austral. G. 20:769. Adiantum pulverulentum, Linn. Lvs. often a foot long, with a large terminal pinna and several lateral ones, bipinnate; stalks purplish, hairy, as are also the rachises; lfts. 3/4-l in. long, 1/4in. wide, closely placed, the outer edge rounded or truncate. W. Indies. 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 It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article.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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