Acrostichum aureum

Species:  Acrostichum aureum

English Name:  Leather Fern

Chinese Name:  鹵蕨、金蕨

Family:  Acrostichaceae

Description:

Large fronds growing up to a length of 1,8m. The leaves are glossy, broad and pinnate.

© 2010 Phuong Tran

© 2010 Phuong Tran

© 2010 Phuong Tran

© 2010 Phuong Tran

 

 

 

 

 

 

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References:

–  Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Science 2005. Flora of Macao (Volume 1). Macao, SAR: Author