Mariana Maiden Fern (Macrothelypteris torresiana)

Mariana Maiden Fern, a reference photo — Photo: harum.koh from Kobe city, Japan · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Macrothelypteris torresiana is a species of fern which is native to tropical and subtropical Africa and Asia. It has been introduced into other areas, including large parts of North and South America.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Mariana Maiden Fern being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Hypolepis muelleri
Microlepia speluncae
Hypolepis punctata
Hypolepis ambigua

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Family: Thelypteridaceae
Genus: Macrothelypteris
Species: Macrothelypteris torresiana

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