Adiantum raddianum

Adiantum raddianum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Pteridophyta
Class: Pteridopsida
Order: Polypodiales[1]
Family: Pteridaceae[1]
Subfamily: Vittarioideae[1]
Genus: Adiantum
Species: A. raddianum
Binomial name
Adiantum raddianum
C.Presl

Adiantum raddianum also known as maidenhair fern is one of the most popular ferns to grow indoors. [2][3] Its common name comes from its shiny, dark leafstalks that resembles human hair. The triangular fronds are semi-erect in the beginning then droop gracefully as they age and can be up to 12 inches (30 cm) [4] long by 6 inches (15 cm) wide.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Christenhusz, Maarten J. M.; Zhang, Xian-Chun; Schneider, Harald (2011). "A linear sequence of extant families and genera of lycophytes and ferns" (PDF). Phytotaxa 19: 7–54.
  2. ↑ Adiantum raddianum (delta maidenhair fern)back, CABI.
  3. ↑ Adiantum raddianum, Missouri Botanical Garden.
  4. ↑ Adiantum raddianum, NC Cooperative Extension.

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