Species Adiantum fontanum
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There aren’t any identifications of Adiantum fontanum.
Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Adiantum:
Gk. a- = not, without; diantos = wettable, hence dry, incapable of being wetted. The fronds of ‘maiden hair’ shed water and are reputed to remain dry even in a rain-shower or when plunged into water.
Etymology of fontanum:
From the Latin fontanus = 'growing in or near a spring'; referring to the organisms habitat
Scientific name:
Adiantum fontanum Salisb.
Synonym of:
Unknown
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Protologue:
Prodr. Stirp. Chap. Allerton 404 (1796)
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Year published:
1796
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Adiantum fontanum.