Hey plant lovers! 🌿
Researchers in south China have just uncovered a tiny but mighty new fern species, and it's seriously cool! 😎
Named Cyrtomium adenotrichum, this little plant stands just 5 to 15 centimeters tall. It was found hanging out on a cliff in Nandan County, under Hechi City in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Imagine spotting this rare gem while hiking! 🏞️
Only about 10 of these wild ferns were found, making it super rare. Its unique feature? A sparsely glandular leaf axis that sets it apart from its fern cousins in the Cyrtomium genus. 🌱
The discovery was recently published in PhytoKeys, a top international journal of plant taxonomy. The researchers have classified this fern as critically endangered due to its small population and fragile habitat. Let's hope we can protect it! 🌍❤️
What's next for Cyrtomium adenotrichum? Scientists are diving deeper into its biological, ecological, and even medicinal secrets. Who knows what amazing properties this tiny fern might hold? 🔬✨
Stay tuned for more updates on this fantastic find! 📢
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
