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fragile maidenhair

Scientific Name: Adiantum fragile var. rigidulum

Family: Pteridaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Adiantum fragile - Fragile Maidenhair

Adiantum fragile, commonly known as the Fragile Maidenhair Fern, is a delicate and popular fern species.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Maidenhair ferns are "fragile," indicating that their fronds can be easily damaged.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that Maidenhair ferns are "fragile," indicating that their fronds can be easily damaged.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Adiantum fragile Sw.
  • Common Names: Fragile Maidenhair Fern, Maidenhair Fern (general term for the genus)
  • Family: Pteridaceae (Maidenhair Fern Family)
  • Subfamily: Vittarioideae (Implied, based on broader genus classification)
  • Variety: Adiantum fragile Sw. var. fragile
  • Synonyms/Alternative Names: Adiantum fragile sensu Newman, non Sw. (mentioned in a checklist context)
  • Symbol: ADFR, ADFRF (for the variety)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Prefers moist environments.
  • Can be grown outdoors, tolerating harsh temperatures.
  • A tropical and subtropical America Adiantum capillus-veneris is mentioned in context to a "fragile maidenhair fern", but has fan-shaped leaves and a black stem.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • A forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
  • Known for its fragile fronds.
  • Fronds can be easily damaged by over-touching, extreme temperatures, and hard water.
  • Grows into a fan shape.
  • Grows in clusters on wiry black stems.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Associated Plants: Fragile fern, walking fern, maidenhair spleenwort, green spleenwort, polypody,and Braun's Christmas fern.

Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): TSN 17317
  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Adiantum fragile.
  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Offers information about Adiantum fragile var. fragile.