Nephrolepis - Fertile

- Common name: Boston Fern or Sword Fern
- Classification:
Division: Tracheophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Family: Nephrolepidaceae
Genus: Nephrolepis
- Basic Characteristics: Is a sub-erect fern. Has slightly drooping dagger shaped
fronds which are either entirely or slightly toothed. Pinnae are arranged alternately. Sori is
round and arranged in 2 rows near the margins of the pinnae.
- Habitat: Commonly found in humid forests and swamps, especially in the Americas.
- Some species are grown as ornamental plants. Nephrolepis exaltata and Nephrolepis
obliterata are well known for purifying indoor air.
- Nephrolepis exaltata is classified as an invasive alien plant species in South Africa.

Picture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nephrolepis_cordifolia