Davallia fejeensis
Species of fern
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Davallia fejeensis,[2] or Davallia solida var. fejeensis,[1] is a species of epiphytic fern in the family Davalliaceae, commonly referred to as rabbit's foot fern.[3] The ferns are best known for their furry, brown and yellow rhizomes, which resemble rabbit's feet.[4]
| Davallia fejeensis | |
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| Davallia fejeensis 'Major' | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Division: | Polypodiophyta |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida |
| Order: | Polypodiales |
| Suborder: | Polypodiineae |
| Family: | Davalliaceae |
| Genus: | Davallia |
| Species: | D. fejeensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Davallia fejeensis | |
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It is native to the Fiji Islands in Oceania. They survive from approximately 60–75 °F (16–24 °C)[5] and cannot survive below 55 °F (13 °C).[citation needed] Their fronds can grow up to 2 feet (61 centimeters) in height.[3]
See also
- Phlebodium aureum, sometimes also referred to as hare-foot fern.