Article Nº 0357 Plant Vol. I · p. 211
Maidenhair fern (Adiantum Capilus-Veneris)
Original title: Avenca (Adiantum Capilus-Veneris)
Maidenhair fern, a native fern common on damp rocks, used as an emollient and chest remedy.
A native fern, very common on rocks and in damp places. It is emollient and a chest remedy.