Adiantum patens
Adiantum patens
- Native to:
- Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | El Salvador | Galápagos | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua | Peru
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Pteridaceae
- Genus:
- Adiantum
- Species:
- Adiantum patens
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte , Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
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. Spores require specific humidity and temperature conditions for gametophyte development.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch