Adiantum capillus-veneris L. var. modestum (Underw.) Fernald
Adiantum capillus-veneris L. var. protrusum Fernald
Adiantum modestum Underw.
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Adiantum capillus-veneris L. Southern maidenhair fern, common maidenhair fern, venus hairfern, venus’ hair, common maidenhair
Black maidenhair fern is native to Europe, North and Central America, and Africa. It is popular as a house plant. Identification: This fern rarely exceeds 1½′ (45 cm) in height, and tends to be an inconspicuous occupant in moist, shady forests. For example, the photo at right was taken near a small bubbling brook. The leaf shape, unlike that of most ferns, is quite distinctive. Medical: Several cultures have used maidenhair fern brewed as tea to treat coughs and bronchitis. Online References:
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Plants for a Future, a resource and information centre for edible and otherwise useful plants Wildflowers, Ferns & Trees of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah SEINet—the Southwest Environmental Information Network References:
Unknown Reference! Adiantum capillus-veneris description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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1 · 6/2/2009 · Zion National Park, Utah · ≈ 2½ × 1½′ (85 × 56 cm) Range:
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