Pteridium — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Pteridium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
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Pteridium aquilinum
Pteridium aquilinum
Family: Polypodiaceae
Cultivation
Pteridium aquilinum is possibly the most widespread species of plant in the world, it can be found on every continent, even Antarctica, from the temperate to the tropical zones, though especially in the temperate regions. Prefers a light, acid, deep sandy soil. Dislikes shade according to some reports whilst another says that it tolerates full sun but prefers light shade.
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Pteridium aquilinum esculentum
Pteridium aquilinum esculentum
Family: Polypodiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light, acid, deep sandy soil. Dislikes shade according to some reports whilst another says that it tolerates full sun but prefers light shade. Prefers a pH in the range 4 to 6.
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