Adiantum capillus-veneris

Species:  Adiantum capillus-veneris

English Name:  Maidenhair

Chinese Name:  鐵線蕨

Family:  Adiantaceae

Description:

Grows from 15 to 30cm in height.

It is used for medical purposes in Native America, believed to treat rheumatism and insanity.

© 2005 J Brew

© 2005 J Brew

© 2007 Jennifer

© 2007 Jennifer

© 2009 Peter Gorman

© 2009 Peter Gorman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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