Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Pteridaceae

Genus:

Adiantum

Species:

Adiantum capillatum

Growth Characteristics

Height:

45 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

As a fern, reproduces via spores rather than seeds. Spore germination requires consistently moist, shaded conditions.

Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch