Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Pteridaceae

Genus:

Hemionitis

Species:

Hemionitis andromedifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Ground Cover:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical forest understories