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brownhair lacefern

Scientific Name: Ctenitis submarginalis

Family: Dryopteridaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: FL (brown-hair comb fern)

       

Ctenitis submarginalis

Ctenitis submarginalis, commonly known as Brownhair Lacefern, is a species of fern belonging to the Dryopteridaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some ferns generically referred to as "lace ferns" have been reported as toxic to dogs and cats.
  • Several ferns are mentioned as having hairs and scales.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Ctenitis submarginalis (Langsd. & Fisch.) Ching
  • Common Name: Brownhair Lacefern
  • Genus: Ctenitis (C. Chr.) C. Chr. ex Tardieu & C. Chr.
  • Family: Dryopteridaceae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Dryopteris submarginalis (Langsd. & Fisch.)

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant can be viewed at the Botanic Garden Meise, Belgium.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Fronds are yellowish-green and may be covered with hair-like golden scales.
  • Rhizomes can be long-creeping, with dark reddish-brown, jointed hairs.
  • Stems may be slender, shiny, and chestnut brown in color.

Associated Species

  • Ctenitis hirta (Sw.) Ching - Diamondleaf Lacefern
  • Cheilanthes californica CALIFORNIA LACE FERN
  • Aspidotis californica California lace fern
  • Andiantum California maidenhair fern and Venus-hair fern.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Ctenitis submarginalis.
  • Scientific Plant List
  • Botanic Garden Meise, Belgium