Why is Adiantum, a member of Filicinae, commonly known as the Maidenhair fern?

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23 May 2018
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The Maidenhair fern (Adiantum) gets its name because the stipe (leaf stalk) and rachis (central leaf axis) are adorned with smooth, glossy, black hair-like structures, giving it a distinctive appearance. Other features, such as the rhizome type or root development, do not explain this common name.

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