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Pteridaceae

Acrostichum aureum L.

  • Query IPNI
  • Common Name: Leather Fern, Coastal Leather Fern
  • Family: Pteridaceae Ching

  • Country of Origin: widespread in tropics
  • Habitat: native to brackish water - typically rooted in mud with foliage held up

  • Description: Attractive larger fern with upright leaves.
  • USDA Zone: 9-10
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 200400286
  • Source: Brenda Kanno, CSU - Northridge
  • Accession Date: 12-10-2004
  • Bench: 1106 - 1100 - S Ground Bed
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 05-07-2008
Classification:

  • Division: Ferns
  • Class: Polypodiopsida
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  • Order: Polypodiales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Pteridaceae
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