Cyrtomium fortunei
Evergreen fern
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The Cyrtomium fortunei plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Dryopteridaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. falcatum fortunei.

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Latin Name:  Cyrtomium fortunei
Family:  Dryopteridaceae
Author:  J.Sm.
 
Known Hazards:  Although we have found no reports of toxicity for this species, a number of ferns contain carcinogens so some caution is advisable[200]. Many ferns also contain thiaminase, an enzyme that robs the body of its vitamin B complex. In small quantities this enzyme will do no harm to people eating an adequate diet that is rich in vitamin B, though large quantities can cause severe health problems. The enzyme is destroyed by heat or thorough drying, so cooking the plant will remove the thiaminase[172].
 
Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  0.4
 
Habitat:  Thickets in hills and low mountains all over Japan[58]. In China it is found on the sides of ditches and roadways as well as in rocky crevices where it is damp and shady[147].

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