Blechnum occidentale spores grow into the western hard fern — a fern native to the subtropical and tropical biome from Mexico south through Central America to Tropical South America, one of the most widespread Blechnum species in the Americas. Described by Linnaeus (1753). The epithet occidentale means 'western', distinguishing it from Eastern Hemisphere Blechnum species. Medicine and food uses recorded across its broad range. One of the most adaptable American Blechnum species — grows in a variety of habitats from disturbed roadside vegetation to undisturbed forest floors. Produces pinnate fronds with the characteristic Blechnum dimorphism between fertile and sterile fronds. Many synonyms reflecting the wide distribution and variability of this species. Note: this product offers spores, not seeds. Family Blechnaceae, Order Polypodiales.Partial to full shade; moist to well-drained soils; warm subtropical to tropical conditions; adaptable. Spore germination: sterile humid substrate, weeks to months. 'Occidentale' = western; Linnaeus (1753); medicine and food uses; many synonyms; highly adaptable Dimorphic pinnate fronds; grows from disturbed vegetation to primary forest; very widespread Mexico to Tropical America — subtropical to wet tropical biome; one of the most widespread American Blechnum Spores (not seeds) — sterile humid germination; Family Blechnaceae (Order Polypodiales) Partial shade; adaptable soils; warm subtropical to tropical; Family Blechnaceae Blechnum occidentale is the western hard fern — described by Linnaeus himself and among the most widespread and adaptable ferns of the entire American continent, its distribution from Mexico to tropical South America and its tolerance of disturbed habitats making it one of the most commonly encountered hard ferns of the Neotropical region. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
