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Caribbean curlygrass fern
Scientific Name: Schizaea fluminensis
Family: Schizaeaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Caribbean Curlygrass Fern (Schizaea fluminensis)
The Caribbean Curlygrass Fern, scientifically known as Schizaea fluminensis, is a diminutive fern that can be easily overlooked due to its small size and grass-like appearance.
Considerations for Pets
- The fronds are narrowly linear and grass-like, which might attract the attention of pets that enjoy chewing on grass.
Considerations for Children
- The fronds are narrowly linear and grass-like, which might attract the attention of small children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Schizaea fluminensis Miers ex Sturm
- Common Name: Caribbean Curlygrass Fern, Curly-grass Fern
- Family: Schizaeaceae (Curly-Grass Fern Family)
- Genus: Schizaea Sm. (curlygrass fern, curly-grass fern)
- Synonyms: The text mentions the family Schizaeaceae is also known as the curly-grass fern family.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the U.S. (United States) and the Caribbean, including the Bahama Archipelago.
- Also found on Caribbean islands.
- One occurrence has been noted in Delaware.
- Grows at the base of rotting bay trees.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a perennial forb/herb.
- Fronds are closely spaced, grass-like, and narrowly linear.
- Two types of leaves (fronds) are present.
- Non-reproductive (sterile) fronds are short, curly, and unbranched.
- Size: 8-12 cm tall.