Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Deparia japonica (Thunb.) M.Kato (Deparia petersenii) WOODSIACEAE Japanese lady fern Invasive, Potential problem species Origin: Asia Growth Form: Herb Plant Description: Plant: Rhizome wide-creeping, sparsely branched, set with roots, widely spaced persistant stipe bases and scales. Fronds: Erect to arching, up to 6 per plant, up to 30 cm long. Key Features: Control: Comments: Sporadic in Swaziland, appears to have become naturalised in Swaziland within the last decade.

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