Hammock Fern (Blechnum occidentale) is a tropical fern from the Americas, often growing in hammocks (slightly elevated forest islands) and sinkholes. It forms a rosette of arching fronds.
| Family: | Blechnaceae |
| Genus: | Blechnum (BLEK-num) |
| Species: | occidentale (ock-sih-den-TAY-lee) |
| Synonym: | Blechnum caudatum |
| Synonym: | Blechnum glandulosum |
| Synonym: | Blechnum pectinatum |
| Synonym: | Blechnum acuminatum |
| Synonym: | Blechnum campylotis |
Fronds are 50–100 cm long, pinnate, with leathery, dark green pinnae. The fertile fronds are taller, with narrower pinnae. Rhizome is short, stout.
Found in tropical hammocks, sinkholes, and wet forests. Requires constant moisture, high humidity, warm temperatures, and shade. Suitable for tropical greenhouses and terrariums.
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