Adiantum tricholepis
Fuzzy Maidenhair, Hairy Maidenhair Fern
Also known as: Adiantum chilense var. pilosulum Liebm. +2 more
- Adiantum chilense var. pilosulum Liebm.
- Adiantum fragile var. pubescens M.Martens & Galeotti
- Adiantum tricholepis var. glabrum Clute
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pteridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Adiantum tricholepis (commonly known as Fuzzy Maidenhair or Hairy Maidenhair Fern) is a fern belonging to the Pteridaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Adiantum is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Texas