Species Adiantum pseudocapillus
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There aren’t any identifications of Adiantum pseudocapillus.
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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 pseudocapillus:
From the Latin pseudo = 'false' and capillus = 'hair'; i.e. the plant resembles the species capillus
Scientific name:
Adiantum pseudocapillus Fée
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Protologue:
Mém. Fam. Foug. 5: 118 (1852)
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Year published:
1852
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Adiantum pseudocapillus.