bracken fern

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The Bracken fern (Pteridium esculentum) is a species in the genus Pteridium. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies. It is found in Brazil.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Found in Brazil.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Polypodiopsida (Echte Farne)

Order

Polypodiales (Tüpfelfarnartige)

Family

Dennstaedtiaceae

Genus

Pteridium

Species

Pteridium esculentum (bracken fern)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese avencao

Similar Species in Pteridium

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Adlerfarn

Pteridium aquilinum

Least Concern

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Southern bracken fern

Pteridium caudatum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bracken fern?

The scientific name of bracken fern is Pteridium esculentum. It belongs to the genus Pteridium.

Where does bracken fern live?

bracken fern is found in Found in Brazil.. Countries include Brazil.

What family does bracken fern belong to?

bracken fern (Pteridium esculentum) belongs to the genus Pteridium, which is part of the taxonomic family Dennstaedtiaceae.

What kingdom does bracken fern belong to?

bracken fern (Pteridium esculentum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of bracken fern?

The closest relatives of bracken fern in the genus Pteridium include Adlerfarn, Southern bracken fern.