Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
capillus-veneris
ID:
1110131

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 2: 1096. 1753 [1 May 1753] ; & HB. 123. Chr. 138. NPfl. 284

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109469



Common Names

  • Adiantum capillus-veneris
  • Southern Maidenhair
  • Venus Hair Fern


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Description

Adiantum capillus-veneris (also called Southern Maidenhair Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Adiantaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and Mexico. It is a terrestrial fern found in wet woods, swamps, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Adiantum capillus-veneris is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adiantum capillus-veneris has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Adiantum capillus-veneris

Adiantum capillus-veneris is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia and west to Michigan and Alabama.

Species in the Adiantum genus

Adiantum viridescens, Adiantum vivesii, Adiantum wattii, Adiantum alomae, Adiantum aneitense, Adiantum balfourii, Adiantum bellum, Adiantum celebicum, Adiantum ciliatum, Adiantum cinnamomeum, Adiantum dioganum, Adiantum erylliae, Adiantum fournieri, Adiantum fulvum, Adiantum gingkoides, Adiantum gomphophyllum, Adiantum hollandiae, Adiantum hornei, Adiantum hosei, Adiantum klossii, Adiantum lamrianum, Adiantum mariposatum, Adiantum membranifolium, Adiantum mindanaoense, Adiantum monosorum, Adiantum mynsseniae, Adiantum neoguineense, Adiantum novae-caledoniae, Adiantum ovalescens, Adiantum palaoense, Adiantum parishii, Adiantum proliferum, Adiantum pulchellum, Adiantum pulcherrimum, Adiantum rectangulare, Adiantum semiorbiculatum, Adiantum serratifolium, Adiantum siamense, Adiantum tetragonum, Adiantum thongthamii, Adiantum trilobum, Adiantum meishanianum, Adiantum discolor, Adiantum papillosum, Adiantum camptorachis, Adiantum capillus-junonis, Adiantum caudatum, Adiantum flabellulatum, Adiantum monochlamys, Adiantum pedatum,

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References