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Hemionitis hispida

Family: Pteridaceae, Genus: Hemionitis

Description:

Hemionitis hispida is a dwarf evergreen fern native to the desert Southwest, from Arizona to west Texas. It grows to about 2 inches tall with hand-shaped, fuzzy green leaves on short, wiry black stems. This fern is drought-tolerant and well-suited for rock gardens or as a groundcover in sunny to partially shaded areas.

Sources:
  1. [1] Bommeria hispida Gila Dwarf: Plant Delights. Visit Source
  2. [2] Bommeria hispida Gila Dwarf: Plant Delights. Visit Source

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Last Updated July 4, 2025

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