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Plants for a Mary Garden: Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum sp.) Our Lady’s Hair

Karen Meyers September 16, 2025 0 Comments

Mary is usually shown in Medieval and Renaissance art with most of her hair covered by a veil or scarf as was the Jewish custom of her time. Women, especially…

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Plant Profile: Southern Maidenhair Fern aka Venus Hair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris)

Karen February 12, 2015 0 Comments

A native of tropical and temperate regions in the United States, Central and South America, Eurasia, western Asia and Australasia this deciduous fern is widely grown in the garden and…

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