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Leatherleaf Fern
Scientific Name: Aspidium capense (L.f.) Sw.
Synonym: Rumohra adiantiformis, Dryopteris adiantiformis
Family: Aspleniaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: USDA: 9b-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 24°F (-4°C) Sun Exposure: Partial shade to shade Growth Habits: Evergreen perennial to 3 feet tall (90 cm)

The leatherleaf fern is often used in cut flower arrangements where it makes a long lasting decoration.