Hymenophyllum falklandicum, the Falklands filmy fern,[2] is a plant in the fern family Hymenophyllaceae. It is native to southern South America and some subantarctic islands.
Hymenophyllum falklandicum grows as a very small fern, up to 3 centimetres (1 in) tall.[2] The fronds are dark green, glabrous and serrated. Fronds measure up 2 cm (1 in) long and are spaced 2–4 cm (1–2 in) apart.[3] Spores are contained in brown or black capsules.[2]
Hymenophyllum falklandicum is native to Patagonia, the Juan Fernández Islands, the Falkland Islands,[2] South Georgia and Macquarie Island.[3] It is found widely, growing in rocky crevices or overhangs at altitudes up to 350 m (1,100 ft), rarely to 500 m (1,600 ft).[2]
Hymenophyllum falklandicum, the Falklands filmy fern, is a plant in the fern family Hymenophyllaceae. It is native to southern South America and some subantarctic islands.
