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Fairy Fern

Odontosoria chinensis

Fairy Fern
David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA · CC BY 2.0

Overview

Odontosoria chinensis is a fern in the family Lindsaeaceae. Commonly called lace fern, it is native from India to Hawai'i, and south to Sumatra, Borneo and the Philippines, as well as other parts of the tropics and sub-tropics. It is commonly found in forest openings and disturbed areas such as landslides, along trails or roads. It grows in moist, shady areas from sea level to an elevation of 4,000 feet.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Odontosoria chinensis — CC BY-SA 4.0