Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Pteridaceae

Genus:

Adiantum

Species:

Adiantum abscissum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Notes:

Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds; spore germination requires high humidity and moist substrate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI