Adiantum braunii

Adiantum braunii

Native to:
Colombia | Costa Rica | El Salvador | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Pteridaceae
Genus:
Adiantum
Species:
Adiantum braunii

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

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Ferns reproduce via spores, not seeds. Spore germination requires high humidity and can take several weeks to months.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch