Adiantum capillus-veneris L.

Locations ofAdiantum capillus-veneris L. in Virginia

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Family
Pteridaceae
Botanical Name
Adiantum capillus-veneris L.
Common Name
Southern Maidenhair Fern, Venus'-hair Fern
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Adiantum capillus-veneris L.
Comments
The historical occurrence - "near New River, Va. Shriver, 1879" - has been searched for extensively but not relocated.
Habitat
Moist calcareous rocks. Rare, sw. mountains; known from a single historical collection in Wythe County.
Native Status
Native

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