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goldback fern

Pentagramma triangularis

The goldback fern is a beautiful plant with bright green leaves that look like they have golden backs! It loves to grow in shady places and can often be found in forests.

Lebensraum: Forests

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The goldback fern has distinctive triangular-shaped fronds that are vibrant green on top. Its most unique feature is the striking golden-yellow, powdery coating found on the underside of its fronds, which gives it its common name.

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Goldback ferns don't grow flowers or seeds; they reproduce using microscopic spores hidden beneath their fronds.

Its scientific name, Pentagramma, refers to the frond's five-sided, star-like base shape!

The golden powder isn't pollen or dust; it's a special wax that protects the fern!

These ferns are ancient, belonging to a plant group that lived with dinosaurs millions of years ago!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Golden Sunscreen

Goldback fern can produce a powdery, golden-yellow wax on its fronds that helps protect it from sun and dehydration.

Fähigkeit

Rock Hugger

Goldback fern has tough rhizomes and roots that allow it to anchor securely in rock crevices, even on steep cliffs.

Fähigkeit

Drought Dodger

Goldback fern can curl its fronds tightly during dry periods, reducing water loss and reviving when moisture returns.

Maße und Details

Höhe
10-30 cm
Ausbreitung
10-30 cm
Essbar
Nein
Giftigkeit
Keine
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

California banana slug

Ariolimax californicus

Grazes on the fern's fronds in its native habitat.

shelters

Common rough woodlouse

Porcellio scaber

Finds cool, damp refuge beneath the fern's fronds and rhizomes.

shelters

Marsh wolf spider

Pardosa amentata

Uses the fern's fronds and damp base as hunting grounds and refuge.

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Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Always look but don't touch wild plants unless you have an adult with you.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von goldback fern?

10-30 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von goldback fern?

10-30 cm

Was ist der/die/das essbar von goldback fern?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von goldback fern?

Keine

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von goldback fern?

Mehrjährig

Wo findet man goldback fern normalerweise?

Forests

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