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Maidenhair fern - Adiantum aethiopicum Closeup of leaves. Adiantum aethiopicum,Australia,Eamw flora,Geotagged,Maidenhair fern,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Maidenhair fern - Adiantum aethiopicum

Closeup of leaves.

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    Brilliant shot Ernst Posted 3 years ago
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      Thanks Niel. Posted 3 years ago
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    Maidenhairs are my favorite ferns! Gorgeous shot! Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
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      Thank you Christine. Does this fern occur in the USA.? Posted 3 years ago
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        We have a similar species:
        Northern Maindenhair Fern - Adiantum pedatum Maindenhair ferns have fan-shaped whorls of leaflets that are held horizontally. The subleaflets are oblong and are toothed on one edge. The spore cases are located along the toothed edges. The stalks are black and wiry. <br /> <br /> Spotted in a rich, deciduous forest. <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60750/northern_maindenhair_fern_-_adiantum_pedatum.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60749/northern_maindenhair_fern_-_adiantum_pedatum.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60747/northern_maindenhair_fern_-_adiantum_pedatum.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/60746/northern_maindenhair_fern_-_adiantum_pedatum.html Adiantum,Adiantum pedatum,Geotagged,Maindenhair,Maindenhair Fern,Northern maidenhair,Spring,United States,fer
         Posted 3 years ago

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The Maidenhair Fern

"Adiantum aethiopicum", also known as the common maidenhair fern, is a small fern of widespread distribution, occurring in Africa, Australia, Norfolk Island and New Zealand.

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Uploaded Jul 31, 2022. Captured Jul 21, 2022 09:59 in GJP3+7V Hindmarsh Valley SA, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO1600
  • 135mm
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