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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