adiantumadiantum
genusgenusElegant ferns characterized by their delicate, fan-shaped leaflets attached to dark, wire-like stems that appear to float in the air. These graceful plants feature a unique water-repelling surface that causes water droplets to bead up and roll off their fronds like quicksilver.
Etymology
The name 'Adiantum' comes from the Greek 'adiantos,' meaning 'unwetted,' referring to the remarkable way water rolls off their water-repellent leaves without sticking.
Interesting fact!
Their water-repelling leaves inspired their scientific name, as even when submerged in water, the foliage remains completely dry, appearing to 'refuse to be wetted.'
All species of Adiantum
adiantumMacrophyllum
Giant maidenhair fern, Large leaf maidenhair, Pink maidenhair fern.
adiantumPeruvianum
Silver dollar maidenhair, Peruvian maidenhair, Silver maidenhair.
adiantumVenustum
Himalayan maidenhair, Hardy maidenhair fern, Evergreen maidenhair.
adiantumPubescens
Downy maidenhair, Hairy maidenhair fern, Australian maidenhair.
adiantumHispidulum
Rough maidenhair fern, Rosy maidenhair fern, Red stem maidenhair.
adiantumTrapeziforme
Diamond maidenhair, Giant maidenhair fern, Jamaica maidenhair.
adiantumPedatum
Northern maidenhair fern, Five-fingered fern, American maidenhair.
adiantumTenerum
Brittle maidenhair fern, Fan maidenhair, Mexican maidenhair.
adiantumFormosum
Giant maidenhair, Black stem maidenhair, Australian maidenhair.
adiantumCaudatum
Tailed maidenhair fern, Walking maidenhair, Trailing maidenhair.
adiantumRaddianum
Delta maidenhair fern, Brazilian maidenhair, Fragrant maidenhair.
adiantumCapillus-veneris
Southern maidenhair fern, Venus hair fern, Lady's hair fern.
adiantumAethiopicum
Common maidenhair, African maidenhair fern, Ethiopian fern.
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