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fuzzy maidenhair

Scientific Name: Adiantum tricholepis

Family: Pteridaceae

Category: Fern

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Adiantum tricholepis - Fuzzy Maidenhair

Adiantum tricholepis, commonly known as Fuzzy Maidenhair Fern, is a rare fern native to Texas, with its range extending south into Mexico and Central America.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text states that the plant is rated as not safe for dogs and cats.

Considerations for Children

  • The text states that the plant is rated as not safe for children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Adiantum tricholepis Fe
  • Common Names: Fuzzy Maidenhair, Hairy Maidenhair Fern
  • Family: Pteridaceae (Maidenhair Ferns)
  • Genus: Adiantum L.
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Texas, Mexico, and Central America.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • A perennial forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass and lives for more than two years.
  • It reaches a medium size, growing up to 1.2 meters in height.
  • Stems are described as potentially having a fuzzy coating.

Additional Information

  • The allergen potential is rated as Medium-Low.

Further Information

  • Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Adiantum tricholepis.
  • George Diggs and Barney Lipscomb discuss Adiantum tricholepis sporulation in "The Ferns and Lycophytes of Texas".