''Adiantum bellum'' (Bermuda maidenhair fern) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae, and is native to Bermuda. It is 1 of 19 ferns native to Bermuda, the only native maidenhair, and the most prolific fern on the island.Phillips-Watlington, Christine (1996) ''Bermuda's Botanical Wonderland: a field guide'' Macmillan Education, London, Rugg, Harold Goddard (January 1912) "Random Notes on Bermuda Ferns" ''American Fern Journal'' 2(1): pp. 16-18 It is found only on Bermuda; however, the IPNI reports it also found in

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Description

''Adiantum bellum'' is deciduous. In the wild it grows in crevices, on cliffs and under rock ledges, in roadside verge, and terrestrially on hillsides. It requires moisture and shade and is often prolific near streams if in well-drained sites.Gilbert, Benjamin D. (December 1898) "Revision of the Bermuda Ferns" ''Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club'' 25(12): pp. 593-604 The delicate fronds grow to long, and are fan-shaped, light to medium green with black stems (

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and rachises). Benjamin D. Gilbert described a variety of ''A. bellum'' which he called ''walsingense''; however, it is believed that this is just a variety produced by better soil and moisture conditions. The other maidenhair fern that now grows wild on Bermuda, '' Adiantum capillus-veneris'', was introduced by Governor Lefroy.

Cultivation

Bermuda maidenhair fern is sometimes grown in gardens; however, it is not hardy and does better indoors. It prefers low to medium light, and moist potting mix. The cultivar ''

Adiantum raddianum ''Adiantum raddianum'', the Delta maidenhair fern, is one of the most popular ferns to grow indoors."Bermuda maidenhair" photo by Don Lubin at ''Ferns et al. of New England''Bermuda maidenhair fern Page, Bermuda Department of Conservation Services."''Adiantum bellum'' (Bermuda maidenhair fern)" ''Zipcode Zoo''

Gallery

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