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Lastreopsis glabella

Latin name:
Lastreopsis glabella
Common name:
Smooth shield fern
Keywords:
glabella, lastreopsis, smooth shield fern

Quite a hardy fern and easy to grow. Fronds are deep green and fern gives a lacey look.
The stipes are dark brown and quite smooth.
Likes a semi shaded position and keep soil moist