02 October 2010

ACROSTICHUM AUREUM

Commonly known as the Mangrove Fern, Swamp Fern or Golden Leather Fern, this is one of the largest wetland ferns that I know of.

It is adapted to grow at the edge of backmangroves as well as freshwater habitats.

These 2 photos show the fertile fronds with spores and the leaf venation can also be observed in the 2nd photo. 3 links are attached below for reference: