Adiantum incisum is a species of fern in the Vittarioideae subfamily of the Pteridaceae. It is a perennial or lithophyte native to western, southern, and eastern tropical Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent, Myanmar, and south-central China. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Torn Maidenhair 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
- Adiantum edgeworthii
- Adiantum malesianum
- Adiantum caudatum
- Asplenium vespertinum
- Asplenium monanthes
- Asplenium formosum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Polypodiopsida
- Order
- Polypodiales
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Genus
- Adiantum
- Species
- Adiantum incisum
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