deer-foot fern
Davallia canariensis (L.) Sm.
Davallia canariensis, known as deer-foot fern, is a fern species in the family Davalliaceae. It is native to Macaronesia and the Iberian Peninsula, and is found in regions including the Açores, Madeira, Portugal, and Spain. The species was first described in 1793 by (L.) Sm.
Description
Davallia canariensis thrives in sunny environments and rocky habitats. Its distribution spans several islands and mainland areas, including the Canary Islands, Azores, and parts of Morocco and Spain. The species is characterized by its distinctive, deer-foot-like fronds. The specific epithet is spelled 'canariensis' in the original protologue.
Other common names
deer-foot fernhare-foot fernHare's-Foot Fern
Distribution
Açores · Madeira · Portugal Continental · Desertas · Madeira Island · Porto Santo island · CU · Antioquia · Azores · Canary Is. · Cape Verde · Morocco · Portugal · Spain
Synonyms
Davallia bornmulleriPolypodium lusitanicumCaenopteris canariensisTrichomanes canarienseTrichomanes montanum