Davallia fejeensis

Davallia fejeensis
Davallia fejeensis 'Major'
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Division: Polypodiophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Suborder: Polypodiineae
Family: Davalliaceae
Genus: Davallia
Species:
D. fejeensis
Binomial name
Davallia fejeensis

Davallia fejeensis is a species of epiphytic fern in the family Davalliaceae, commonly referred to as rabbit's foot fern.[1] They are best known for their furry, brown and yellow rhizomes, which resemble rabbit's feet.[2]

It is native to the Fiji Islands in Oceania. They survive from approximately 60–75 °F (16–24 °C) and cannot survive below 55 °F (13 °C).[3] Their fronds can grow up to 2 feet (61 centimeters) in height.[1]

See also

Phlebodium aureum, sometimes also referred to as "hare-foot fern."

References

  1. ^ a b https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/davallia-solida-var-fejeensis
  2. ^ https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=7347
  3. ^ https://hgic.clemson.edu/rabbits-foot-fern
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