Arachniodes davalliaeformis
(aka: Arachniodes pseudoaristata) Arachnioides davalliaeformis is a little-known evergreen fern that hails from the southern part of the Japanese islands where it forms a clump of upright 2′ long stipes ending in stiff triangular fronds. The dark green foliage on our 15 year-old clump feels like it is made from shredded hard plastic…a far cry from what we typically think of as a fern. I’d like to see a slug try and take a bite out of this one! Arachniodes davalliaeformis makes a unique, albeit slow growing specimen for the woodland garden. If you manage to kill yours, please remember to use the plastic recycling bin.
