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Blechnum lehmannii

Blechnum lehmannii
Frond detail
Clump
Habitat

Overview

Blechnum lehmannii is a small, tufted fern from the Andes, with dimorphic fronds: sterile fronds are prostrate and evergreen, fertile fronds are erect and deciduous.

Taxonomy

Family:	Blechnaceae
Genus:	Blechnum (BLEK-num)
Species:	lehmannii (lay-MAH-nee-eye)

Description

Sterile fronds 10–20 cm, pinnate, with rounded pinnae, forming a rosette. Fertile fronds are taller, with very narrow pinnae. Rhizome is short, erect.

Habitat and Cultivation

Found in paramo and subalpine wetlands. Requires constantly moist, acidic soil, cool temperatures, and high light. Suitable for bog gardens and cool greenhouses.

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