Blechnum brasiliense
| Blechnum brasiliense | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pteridophyta |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida / Pteridopsida (disputed) |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| Family: | Blechnaceae |
| Genus: | Blechnum |
| Species: | B. brasiliense |
| Binomial name | |
| Blechnum brasiliense | |
Blechnum brasiliense is a fern in the genus Blechnum that is native to South America.
Also known as the 'Brazilian Dwarf'This is one of the better known and more common species of Blechnum in warmer climates. It forms a small trunk. On some forms, the new fronds emerge a beautiful pinkish-red, making the fern very attractive.
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