Adiantum capillus-veneris

Maidenhair fern ( Adiantum capillus - veneris )

The maidenhair fern ( Adiantum capillus - veneris ), also called Venus hair, is one of the world's most common and widespread species of ferns. It belongs to the genus of maidenhair fern ( Adiantum ). It is the only Frauenhaarfarnart that occurs in Europe.

There are, or were, some of them only regionally, there are the following use: Frähenhor ( Transylvania), women's hair, Frauenzopf, Güldenwiderthon ( Rendsburg ), Jungfrawenhaar ( Middle High German ), Minne hair ( Middle High German ) and Vrowenhaar ( Middle Low German ).

Description

It is delicate ferns whose fronds of a short, creeping stems spring, covered with golden-brown to medium brown membranous scales.

The fronds are hanging up erect and drooping. They usually grow relatively close. They are 15-75 cm (usually 20-35 cm ) long and triangular to lanceolate in outline. They are irregularly pinnate two to three times, with the individual Fiederabschnitt vary in shape between rhombic, fan-shaped or wedge-shaped, but overall are about as long as wide. The front edge of the pinnules is very little lobed. At its base, the very delicate pinnules are narrowed narrow or wide wedge-shaped. The axes of the fronds are thin, shiny, and at least close to the base, but usually far up, dark colored.

Distribution and habitat requirements

The kind that does not tolerate severe frost is common in all regions with not too cold climates worldwide. These include the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. In Europe, the fern in the Mediterranean to protected areas in the Southern Alps, and in the south of England is to be found. In North America, they are found to the southern United States.

Typical locations are wet limestone, calcareous steep embankments along rivers or streams or trickled, gemörtelte walls. At appropriate locations, the type often forms large stocks.

Culture

The Maidenhair is offered in Central Europe in almost all garden centers as a houseplant.