Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Pteridaceae

Genus:

Adiantum

Species:

Adiantum × variopinnatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Ferns reproduce via spores, not seeds; spore germination is complex and requires sterile conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI