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deer's foot

Scientific Name: Achlys californica

Family: Berberidaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Deer's Foot Fern and Other "Footed" Plants

This compilation of text snippets references several plants, objects, and concepts connected by the common theme of "feet," especially relating to the feet of deer. It includes information on deer themselves, items crafted from deer feet, and plants named for their resemblance to deer feet.

Deer and Their Feet

  • Deer are ungulates (hoofed mammals) known for their strong legs and running abilities, reaching speeds of up to 40 mph and jumping heights of up to 10 feet.
  • Their cloven hooves, consisting of two main parts or "toes," provide them with sure footing in various terrains.
  • The hind legs of deer possess powerful muscles that contribute significantly to their power and agility.
  • Female red deer, known as hinds, lack antlers and rely on their agility and speed for protection.

Items Made from Deer Feet

  • Deer feet have been used to create various items, including table lamps, inkwells, and the handles of paper knives.
  • Freeze-dried deer feet are used in taxidermy to eliminate the mess of skinning and mounting the feet.
  • Deer's foot chisels are woodworking tools used to rough out stone.

Plants Named "Deer's Foot"

  • Deer's Foot Fern: This plant is noted for its "furry" stems (rhizomes) that resemble a deer's foot. These ferns can be grown in hanging baskets and the furry rhizomes should lay on top of the soil.
  • *Achlys californica* and *Achlys triphylla*: These plants are commonly called "deer's foot".

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions furry rhizomes on the Deer's foot fern. This may be tempting for pets to play with or chew on.

*Achlys californica*

  • Common Name(s): Deer's foot
  • Taxonomic Information: *Achlys californica* I. Fukuda &amp H.G. Baker.

*Achlys triphylla*

  • Common Name(s): Vanillaleaf, Vanilla Leaf, Sweet-after-death, Deerfoot, Deer's-foot
  • Synonyms: *Achlys californica*, *Achlys triphylla* ssp. *triphylla*, *Leontice triphylla*.

Resources

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) - for help &amp information on *Achlys californica* Deer's foot.