Davallia mariesii
| Davallia mariesii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pteridophyta |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida/Pteridopsida (disputed) |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| Family: | Davalliaceae |
| Genus: | Davallia |
| Species: | D. mariesii |
| Binomial name | |
| Davallia mariesii T.Moore ex Baker | |
Davallia mariesii (squirrel's foot fern) is a species of epiphytic fern native to Japan and eastern Asia. It is deciduous, growing to 15 cm (6 in), with rhizomes covered in brown scales and finely-dissected, flat, triangular fronds. If provided with winter protection, it is hardy down to −7 °C (19 °F). In cultivation it is used as groundcover in moist, shady areas.[1]
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2][3]
References
- ↑ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
- ↑ "RHS Plant Selector - Davallia mariesii". Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- ↑ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 29. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
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