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
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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