Holly fern

Holly fern has wind blown spores that distribute the plant through the lowlands.

Common name

Holly fern

Scientific name

Cyrtomium falcatum

Country of origin

Japan

Habit

fern with erect fronds to 50cm long

Habitat

shady damp areas

Leaves

9-15 pairs, leathery, toothed leaflets

Stems

brown

Flowers

not applicable

Fruit/seeds

spores in brown patches under leaflets

Dispersal

spores blown in wind

Reproduction

spores grow in damp places

Treatment

hand dig all plants

Other Environmental weeds

noxious weeds

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