Davallia fejeensis
Appearance
Davallia fejeensis | |
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Davallia fejeensis 'Major' | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Division: | Polypodiophyta |
Class: | Polypodiopsida |
Order: | Polypodiales |
Suborder: | Polypodiineae |
Family: | Davalliaceae |
Genus: | Davallia |
Species: | D. fejeensis
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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 (15-24°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
[edit]Phlebodium aureum, sometimes also referred to as "hare-foot fern."
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