Pteris multifada

Species: Pteris multifada

English Name: Chinese Brake

Chinese Name: 井欄邊草、鳳尾草

Family: Pteridaceae

Description:

Rhizome short creeping with dark reddish brown to chestnut brown scales. Fronds are up to 60cm high.

Found in Japan, Korea, China and Vietnam. More specifically on rocks in disturbed areas on shady walls and masonry around cemeteries, dumps and towns.

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

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