Davallia mariesii
Species of fern
Davallia mariesii | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Division: | Polypodiophyta |
Class: | Polypodiopsida |
Order: | Polypodiales |
Suborder: | Polypodiineae |
Family: | Davalliaceae |
Genus: | Davallia |
Species: | D. mariesii |
Binomial name | |
Davallia mariesii T.Moore ex Baker |
Davallia mariesii, the squirrel's foot fern, is a species of epiphytic fern native to Japan and eastern Asia. It is deciduous, growing to 15 cm (6 in), with rhizomes covered in brown scales and finely-dissected, flat, triangular fronds. If provided with winter protection, it is hardy down to −7 °C (19 °F). In cultivation it is used as groundcover in moist, shady areas.[1]
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2][3]
References
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