Adiantum aleuticum
Western Maidenhair Fern, Aleutian Maidenhair
Other regional names: Aleutian Maidenhair Fern +4 more
- Aleutian Maidenhair Fern
- Five Finger Fern
- Northern Maidenhair
- Serpentine Maidenhair
- Western Maidenhair
Also known as: Adiantum aleuticum (Rupr.) Parris +8 more
- Adiantum aleuticum (Rupr.) Parris
- Adiantum boreale C.Presl
- Adiantum pedatum f. aleuticum (Rupr.) Clute
- Adiantum pedatum subsp. aleuticum (Rupr.) Calder & Roy L.Taylor
- Adiantum pedatum subsp. aleuticum (Rupr.) Piper & Beattie
- Adiantum pedatum subsp. calderi Cody
- Adiantum pedatum var. aleuticum Rupr.
- Adiantum pedatum var. praeflexum Copel. ex C.F.Baker
- Adiantum pedatum var. rangiferinum E.S.Burgess
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pteridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or lithophyte.
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Adiantum aleuticum (commonly known as Western Maidenhair Fern or Aleutian Maidenhair) is a lithophytic fern belonging to the Pteridaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Adiantum is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Mexico, Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Alberta, Aleutian Is., Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Newfoundland, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Québec, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, Great Britain, Netherlands