doryopterisdoryopteris
genusgenusDistinctive ferns characterized by their triangular or star-shaped fronds with dark, glossy stems. These compact plants feature leathery leaves that often resemble the shape of bird's feet or spearheads.
Etymology
The name comes from Greek words 'dory' meaning 'spear' and 'pteris' meaning 'fern', referring to the distinctive spear-like shape of the fronds.
Interesting fact!
The young fronds emerge tightly coiled in a distinctive fiddlehead shape, dramatically unfurling like a slow-motion dance as they mature.
All species of Doryopteris
doryopterisPalmata
Palm leaf fern, Star fern, Hand fern.
doryopterisCordifolia
Heart fern, Leather fern, Heart leaf fern.
doryopterisPedata
Bird's foot fern, Toothed brake fern.
doryopterisLudens
Playful hand fern, Five finger fern, Palm leaf fern.
doryopterisConcolor
Star fern, Arrow fern, Bronze star fern.
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