Species: Nephrolepis auriculata
English Name: Tuberous Sword Fern
Chinese Name: 腎蕨、圓羊齒
Family: Nephrolepidaceae
Description:
Commonly terrestrial, with fronds reaching 60cm long, pinnate. Its rhizome is densely covered with pale brown scales.
Native to Australia, and distributed to Asia and the US. Grows primarily in shade.
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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