Davallia fejeensis

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Davallia fejeensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Division: Polypodiophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Polypodiales
Suborder: Polypodiineae
Family: Davalliaceae
Genus: Davallia
Species:
D. fejeensis
Binomial name
Davallia fejeensis

Davallia fejeensis is a species of epiphytic fern in the family Davalliaceae, commonly referred to as rabbit's foot fern. [1] They are best known for their furry, brown and yellow rhizomes, which resemble rabbit's feet. [2]

It is native to the Fiji Islands in Oceania. They survive from approximately 60-75°F (15-24°C) and cannot survive below 55°F (13°C). [3] Their fronds can grow up to 2 feet (61 centimeters) in height. [1]

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