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Adianthum capillus-veneris

by Johan Wentzel

Adianthum capillus-veneris

Adianthum  capillus-veneris
Botanical Name
Adianthum capillus-veneris
Common Name
Maidenhair fern
Plant Type
Fern

Cheilanthus viridus

Cheilanthus viridus
Botanical Name
Cheilanthus viridus
Common Name
Rock fern
Plant Type
Fern
Cheilanthus viridus is a dark green fern with fronds resembling the common "maiden hair" fern only much harder and more drought tolerant. It prefers a shady spot.

Marsilea schelpiana

Marsilea schelpiana
Botanical Name
Marsilea schelpiana
Plant Type
Fern

Pellaea calomelanos

Pellaea calomelanos
Botanical Name
Pellaea calomelanos
Common Name
Hard fern
Plant Type
Fern
Pellaea calomelanos is an attractive fern that is widespread in the summer-rainfall areas and it is the most common fern in Gauteng. It is a special multi-purpose medicinal plant which is a must if you plan an authentic indigenous grassland or savanna garden.

Rumohra adiantiformis

Rumohra adiantiformis
Botanical Name
Rumohra adiantiformis
Common Name
Leather leaf fern
Plant Type
Fern
Rumohra adiantiformis is a beautiful, rhizome creeping fern with large, leathery, deep green leaves that needs a shady, moist position.

Thelypteris dentata

Thelypteris dentata
Botanical Name
Thelypteris dentata
Common Name
Downy maiden fern
Plant Type
Fern
Thelypteris dentata is a beautiful fern that is common along stream banks in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal midlands. The open leaves and modest growth makes it an attractive plant for a shady garden. Plant in a humus-rich soil and keep damp.

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