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Family: Pteridaceae   Maidenhair Fern Family

Genus: Adiantum   Maidenhair Fern
Genus of various small to large terrestrial ferns having delicate palmately branched fronds.

Scientific Name: Adiantum pedatum L.
Common Name(s): Maidenhair Fern, Northern Maidenhair Fern, American Maidenhairfern
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption:

ID: Hrb-ADIPE-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf, vegetative
Caption: Maidenhair Fern's fine textured fronds with reddish-brown stalks.

ID: Hrb-ADIPE-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf, mature, vegetative