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Adiantum anceps (Double Edge Maidenhair)

Adiantum anceps, commonly known as Double Edge Maidenhair, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the genus Adiantum, which encompasses approximately 200 species of maidenhair ferns.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Adiantum anceps Maxon & C.V. Morton
• Common Name: Double Edge Maidenhair
• Family: Pteridaceae
• Taxonomic Status: Species
• Synonyms: None explicitly stated, but the text refers to variations in the scientific name attribution (e.g., Adiantum anceps Maxon & Morton).

Distribution and Habitat

• The text references the Deering Estate at Cutler and Fairchild Tropical Garden in Miami-Dade County, Florida, suggesting a presence in that region.
• Discover Life provides a page with details on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Adiantum anceps.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit

• Adiantum anceps is described as a forb/herb, indicating a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
• It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
• The plant is of medium size and can reach 1.2 meters in height.
• It assumes a green coloring in the spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

Resources and Further Information

• Dave's Garden: A community forum where gardeners share tips and ideas.
• Garden Guides: Provides information on gardening and plant identification.
• Discover Life: Features information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Adiantum anceps.
• The Floristic Inventory of South Florida: Contains herbarium voucher information for Adiantum anceps, like that found at the Deering Estate at Cutler.