Nephrolepis cordifolia is a species of fern native to tropical and subtropical areas from India through Southeast Asia to Australia and the Pacific islands. It has been introduced to many other countries. It has many common names including fishbone fern, tuberous sword fern, tuber ladder fern, erect sword fern, narrow sword fern and ladder fern, and herringbone fern.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Fishbone 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Polypodiopsida
- Order
- Polypodiales
- Family
- Nephrolepidaceae
- Genus
- Nephrolepis
- Species
- Nephrolepis cordifolia
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