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diamondleaf lacefern

Scientific Name: Ctenitis hirta var. hirta

Family: Dryopteridaceae

Category: Fern

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Diamondleaf Lacefern (Ctenitis hirta)

The Diamondleaf Lacefern, scientifically known as Ctenitis hirta, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the plant family Dryopteridaceae. This page provides a comprehensive overview of this fascinating plant.

Common Names

  • Diamondleaf Lacefern
  • Comb Fern
  • Lacefern
  • Honolulu Lacefern (sometimes associated with Ctenitis honolulensis)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Ctenitis hirta (Sw.) Ching
  • Family: Dryopteridaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Nomenclatural Reference: Sunyatsenia 5: 250. 1940.

Varieties:

  • Ctenitis hirta var. hirta
  • Ctenitis hirta var. portoricana (C. Chr.) Proctor

Distribution and Habitat

Ctenitis hirta has been reported in locations such as Antarctica, the Bahamas, and Cuba. It is classified as a non-marine species.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

Ctenitis hirta is a perennial plant categorized as a forb/herb.

Related Species

  • Ctenitis ampla (Florida Lacefern)
  • Ctenitis sloanei
  • Ctenitis effusa (Lastreopsis effusa)
  • Ctenitis angusta
  • Ctenitis anniesii

Further Information

More information can be found at Discover Life, which provides details on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Ctenitis hirta.