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hollyfern
Scientific Name: Arachniodes
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Category: Fern
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Japanese Holly Fern (Cyrtomium falcatum)
The Japanese holly fern, scientifically known as Cyrtomium falcatum, is a popular evergreen fern admired for its holly-like foliage. It's a versatile plant that can thrive both indoors as a houseplant and outdoors in shady garden landscapes.
Considerations for Pets
- Some sources list Cyrtomium falcatum as non-toxic to dogs.
- The leaves are serrated and sharp-tipped, which may pose a minor physical irritant.
Considerations for Children
- The leaves are serrated and sharp-tipped, which may pose a minor physical irritant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyrtomium falcatum
- Common Names: Japanese holly fern, house holly-fern, holly fern, Japanese Netvein Hollyfern
- Synonyms: Phanerophlebia falcata, Polypodium falcatum
- Family: Polypodaceae (some sources list Dryopteridaceae)
- Genus: Cyrtomium, Polystichum (some sources)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to eastern Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China.
- Popular in the southeastern United States.
- Has been introduced to other regions.
- In the UK, its core area is northern and western Scotland above 600m, but it also has localized populations above 180m in central Scotland.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Evergreen fern growing to approximately 0.1 m (0ft 4in) at a slow rate.
- Forms a rounded mound up to 2 ft (60 cm) high and 3 ft (1 m) wide.
- Features glossy, very dark green fronds on slender stems.
- The leaves are serrated and sharp-tipped, resembling holly leaves.
- Grows in compact tufts with a short, stout underground stem (rhizome).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Hybrdization between species can occur in fern genera such as holly ferns (Polystichum)