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Western Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum aleuticum

shows the delicate beauty of this fern that has green leaflets on long linear compound leaves out from central circular ring

shows the plant from above with delicate compound leaves radiating out from a central circle with black mid ribs and light green leaflets

close up showing leaflets of leaves radiating outward from center point of plant all with back mid-ribs

close up of a maidenhair leaf showing many leaflets which resemble maple samaras in shape along a black mid-rib stem.

Plant Description

Small, delicate deciduous fern with slender black stems. Deer resistant.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Conifer forests Forest edges Forest openings Forest plantations Forest understories Forests Gardens Riparian forests Woodlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry to moist
Special Uses	Drought tolerant Good for shady woodland garden
Shade Preference	Full shade Part shade
Mature Height	up to 36"

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