Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Pityrogramma calomelanos (L.) Link var. aureoflava (Hook.) Weath. ex Bailey PTERIDACEAE gold fern, golden fern Unknown, Problem species Origin: South America Growth Form: Herb Plant Description: Plant: Rhizome short, suberect, closely branched. Fronds: crowded, suberect to arching. Sporangia set along veins Key Features: fronds with light golden undersides Control: Comments: Well established and widespread in the western half of Swaziland. Photo - frond K Braun, Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

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