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Nephrolepis falcata (Cav.) C. Chr.
Macho fern

Family: Nephrolepidaceae

Group: Pteridophyte

Substrate: Terrestrial

Habit: Herb

Perennation: Perennial

Native Range: Old World; widley cultivated and sometimes naturalized in Florida.

Map of select IRC data for peninsular Florida

SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: Present

SOUTH FLORIDA Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized

SOUTH FLORIDA Cultivated Status: Cultivated

Other data on Nephrolepis falcata available from :

Nephrolepis falcata has been found in the following conservation area :
Occurrence Native Status
Red Reef Park, including Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Present Not Native, Naturalized