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asplenium ladyfern
Scientific Name: Athyrium filix-femina ssp. asplenioides
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lady Fern: A Delicate Beauty
The Lady Fern, known for its graceful and elegant foliage, is a popular choice for gardens and natural landscapes. Its delicate, feathery fronds add a touch of softness and texture to any setting.
Considerations for Pets
- The provided text does not explicitly mention toxicity; however, the plant may contain substances that could cause irritation if ingested.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Athyrium filix-femina (L.) Roth
- Common Names: Lady Fern, Common Ladyfern, Subarctic Ladyfern, Asplenium Ladyfern, Southern Lady Fern, Tatting Fer
- Family: Dryopteridaceae (Wood Fern Family)
- Synonyms:
- Asplenium athyrium Spreng.
- Athyrium asplenioides f. ellipticum Wherry
- Aspidium angustum
- Asplenium filix-femina
- Athyrium angustum
- Polypodium (historical classification)
- Aspidium Filix Famina
- Athyrium Filix Foemina
- Asplenium nipponicum Mett. (for Japanese Painted Lady Fern)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Subspecies: Athyrium filix-femina (L.) Roth subsp. asplenioides (Michx.) Hultn
- Variety: Athyrium filix-femina var. asplenioides (Michx.) Farw.
- Forma: Athyrium asplenioides f. ellipticum Wherry
Distribution and Habitat
- The Lady Fern enjoys a huge native range and is easily grown.
- Asplenium obovatum, a relative, is found in Scotland.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The Lady Fern is a deciduous, perennial fern.
- It typically reaches a height of 1 to 3 feet.
- Certain varieties, such as the Japanese Painted Lady Fern, have reddish young fronds that mature to a rich green.
Cultivars and Forms
- Several cultivars and forms exist, including:
- Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristatum'
- Asplenium scolopendrium 'Fimbriatum'
- Asplenium scolopendrium 'Undulata'
- Athyrium filix-femina 'Dre's Dagger'
Related Species
- The text mentions several other fern species, sometimes in the context of differentiating them from Athyrium filix-femina, including:
- Asplenium trichomanes (Maidenhair Spleenwort)
- Blechnum spicant (Hard Fern)
- Dryopteris aemula (Hay-scented Buckler Fern)
- Asplenium scolopendrium (Hart's Tongue Fern)
- Polystichum setiferum (Soft Shield Fern)
- Asplenium rhizophyllum (Walking Fern)
- Asplenium bradleyi
- Asplenium pinnatifidum
- Osmunda regalis var.
Quirky Facts
- Some classifications historically placed Common lady fern in family Polypodiaceae or in the genus Asplenium.
Further Information
- PlantSystematics.org offers information on the phylogeny of Athyrium filix-femina.
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides information about the plant.