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, Large leaf maidenhair, Pink maidenhair.
adiantumPeruvianum
Silver dollar fern, Peruvian maidenhair, Silver maidenhair.
adiantumVenustum
Himalayan maidenhair, Hardy maidenhair, Creeping maidenhair.
adiantumPubescens
Downy maidenhair, Hairy maidenhair, Australian maidenhair fern.
adiantumHispidulum
Rough maidenhair, Rosy maidenhair, Pink maidenhair.
adiantumTrapeziforme
Diamond maidenhair, Giant maidenhair, Caribbean maidenhair.
adiantumPedatum
Northern maidenhair fern, Five-finger fern, American maidenhair.
adiantumTenerum
Fan maidenhair, Mexican maidenhair, Rose maidenhair.
adiantumFormosum
Giant maidenhair fern, Black stem fern, Australian black stem.
adiantumCaudatum
Walking maidenhair fern, Trailing maidenhair, Weeping maidenhair.
adiantumRaddianum
Delta maidenhair, Brazilian maidenhair fern, Fragrant maidenhair.
adiantumCapillus-veneris
Southern maidenhair, Venus hair fern, Common maidenhair.
adiantumAethiopicum
African maidenhair, Common maidenhair, Delicate maidenhair.
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