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The Rough Maidenhair Fern - Adiantum hispidulum Underside of fern fronts with spores exposed. Adiantum hispidulum,Rough Maidenhair Fern Click/tap to enlarge

The Rough Maidenhair Fern - Adiantum hispidulum

Underside of fern fronts with spores exposed.

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  1. So lovely! Posted 4 years ago

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''Adiantum hispidulum'', commonly known as Rough Maidenhair Fern or five-fingered jack, is a small fern in the family Pteridaceae of widespread distribution. It is found in Africa, Australia, Polynesia, Malesia, New Zealand and other Pacific Islands. Its fronds rise in clumps from rhizomes among rocks or in the soil in sheltered areas.

Similar species: Polypodiales
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Aug 27, 2019. Captured Aug 27, 2019 14:22.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/83s
  • ISO400
  • 135mm