Birdfoot Cliffbrake
Hemionitis atropurpurea
- Native to:
- Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, United States
Stan Shebs,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Jason Hollinger (www.flickr.com),John Rusk (www.flickr.com) from Berkeley, CA, United States of America,John Rusk (www.flickr.com) from Berkeley, CA, United States of America,John Rusk (www.flickr.com) from Berkeley, CA, United States of America,Sandy Rae,Stan Shebs,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Stickpen,John Rusk (www.flickr.com) from Berkeley, CA, United States of America
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Pteridaceae
- Genus:
- Hemionitis
- Species:
- Hemionitis atropurpurea
- USDA Symbol:
- PEMU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 20 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Fern reproduces via spores; requires high humidity and moist substrate for spore germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI