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Boston Fern
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Nephrolepis exaltata

Boston FernFern

Nephrolepis exaltata, known as the sword fern or Boston fern, is a species of fern in the family Nephrolepidaceae. It is native to the Americas. This evergreen plant can reach as high as 40–90 centimetres (16–35 in), and in extreme cases up to 1.5 metres. It is also known as the Boston sword fern, wild Boston fern, Boston blue bell fern, tuber ladder fern, or fishbone fern.

FamilyNephrolepidaceae
GenusNephrolepis
NativeNorth America
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Nephrolepis exaltata.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassPolypodiopsida
OrderPolypodiales
FamilyNephrolepidaceae
GenusNephrolepis
SpeciesN. exaltata
Binomial NameNephrolepis exaltata
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameBoston Fern
Life FormFern
Growth HabitFern

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassPolypodiopsida
OrderPolypodiales
FamilyNephrolepidaceae
GenusNephrolepis

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.