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Pteridaceae
Adiantum

*Adiantum caudatum Linnaeus. Common name: Tailed Maidenhair. Habitat: Establishing and spreading from plantings. Distribution: Native of e., se., and s. Asia.

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clade: phillipinense clade.

Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Synonymy ⓘ: = K4, NS, POWO, WH3; = n/a — FNA2. Basionym: Adiantum caudatum L. 1771

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