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: plant image 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