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Pteridaceae (Adiantaceae)/Maidenhair fern family

Northern Maidenhair Fern – Adiantum Pedatum: Medicinal & Alternative Uses of the Prettiest Fern

December 20, 2024 by Rachel of the Woods Leave a Comment
Northern Maidenhair Fern – Adiantum Pedatum

Northern maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum) is the only maidenhair fern in Ontario, Canada. You’ll find it in deciduous or mixed woods in leaf covered hummus. I find it deep in woods that humans haven’t touched too much. It’s a good sign of that (humans not disturbing an area much) when you see it in the …

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Posted in: Edible & Medicinal Wild Plants Tagged: Demulcent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Found in deciduous or mixed woods, Medicinal parts, Moist hummus, Moist soil, Native to Ontario, Partial shade, Pteridaceae (Adiantaceae)/Maidenhair fern family, Respiratory, Well drained soil

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