Davallia Canariensis

davallia canariensis

Davallia canariensis, commonly known as the Canary Island hare's-foot fern, is a captivating species celebrated for its unique, animal-like characteristics. Native to the Macaronesian islands, southwestern Europe, and North Africa, this evergreen fern is a striking member of the laurel forest ecosystem. It is most famous for its thick, creeping rhizomes covered in dense, fuzzy scales that remarkably resemble a hare's foot or rabbit's paw. Beyond its charming appearance, this species is an highly adaptable survivor. It frequently grows as an epiphyte on mossy tree branches or as a lithophyte on rocky cliffs, drawing moisture directly from the humid air. Its delicate, lacy fronds create a beautiful visual contrast against the coarse, silvery-brown "paws" that cling tightly to their host, making it a beloved find for botanists and a popular ornamental plant worldwide.

生息地: Found thriving on damp, shaded rocks and the trunks of trees within the humid laurel forests and deep ravines of Macaronesia and the western Iberian Peninsula.

外見

This fern features broadly triangular, finely dissected bright green fronds that typically grow between 20 and 60 centimeters in length, presenting an elegant, feathery appearance. However, its most defining visual trait is its network of creeping rhizomes at the base. These rhizomes are unusually thick (about 1 to 1.5 centimeters in diameter) and completely enveloped in soft, pale brown to silvery-white hairy scales. In the wild, these fuzzy structures weave across the surface of tree bark or rocks, avoiding burial in the soil and standing out visibly against the dark, damp greens of the forest.

界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Polypodiopsida目Polypodiales科Davalliaceae属Davallia

Davallia Canariensis

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

In the wild, this fern can survive surprisingly dry summers by dropping all of its lacy green fronds and remaining completely dormant until the rain returns.

The common name 'hare's-foot fern' comes directly from its thick, furry rhizomes that closely resemble the paws of a rabbit or hare.

Unlike terrestrial ferns that root deep in the soil, its fuzzy rhizomes always creep along the surface to prevent rotting in highly moist environments.

While it grows on other plants, it is not a parasite; it simply uses trees as a physical resting place to catch filtered sunlight and falling rain.

特殊能力

Uses its creeping rhizomes to firmly grip tree bark and rocks, elevating itself above the forest floor to access better light.

The dense hairs on its rhizomes act as a sponge to trap ambient humidity and protect the plant's core from drying out or sun damage.

Capable of completely shedding its green fronds during exceptionally dry summers to conserve water, resprouting vigorously when winter rains return.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 20-60 cm
寿命: 10-50 年

食性と食事

Produces its own energy through photosynthesis, synthesizing nutrients from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

主な食物

Sunlight
Rainwater
Atmospheric Moisture
Carbon Dioxide

生態系とのつながり

host plant

Canary Laurel

Laurus novocanariensis

Provides an elevated trunk and branches for the fern to grow on as an epiphyte.

host plant

Tree Heath

Erica arborea

Another common host tree in the Macaronesian laurel forests where the fern frequently anchors itself.

eaten by

Brown Garden Snail

Cornu aspersum

Snails occasionally feed on the tender young fronds during excessively damp conditions.

特徴

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安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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よくある質問

Davallia Canariensisを見分けるには？

Davallia Canariensisを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Davallia Canariensisの長さは何ですか？

20-60 cm

Davallia Canariensisの寿命は何ですか？

10-50 年

Davallia Canariensisは何を食べますか？

Produces its own energy through photosynthesis, synthesizing nutrients from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

Davallia Canariensisは通常どこに生息していますか？

Found thriving on damp, shaded rocks and the trunks of trees within the humid laurel forests and deep ravines of Macaronesia and the western Iberian Peninsula.