
Myriopteris myriophylla, the Central American lace fern, is a species of lip fern. Despite its common name, this species is native as far south as Argentina. It is adapted to dry areas.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Myriopteris myriophylla 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
- Myriopteris lendigera
- Myriopteris wootonii
- Myriopteris yavapensis
- Myriopteris fendleri
- Myriopteris clevelandii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Polypodiopsida
- Order
- Polypodiales
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Genus
- Myriopteris
- Species
- Myriopteris myriophylla
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