Cyrtomium consists of either evergreen or deciduous ferns that form tufts. Their leaves are simply pinnate, featuring pinnae that are shaped like sickles. Spores are dispersed across the underside of the frond.

Cyrtomium

Cyrtomium caryotideum

Cyrtomium caryotideum var. anomophyllum

Cyrtomium devexiscapulae

Cyrtomium falcatum is an evergreen fern that can lose its foliage in colder climates. It develops a dense cluster of leathery fronds that can reach lengths of up to 70 cm. The fronds are pinnate and feature dark, glossy green leaflets that are broadly shaped like sickles.

Cyrtomium falcatum

Cyrtomium falcatum 'Butterfieldii'

Cyrtomium falcatum 'Maritimum'

Cyrtomium falcatum 'Muricatum'

Cyrtomium falcatum 'Rochfordianum'

Cyrtomium fortunei is a perennial fern characterized by its upright arrangement of pinnate fronds, which can reach heights of up to 1.2 meters. Each frond consists of approximately 20 pairs of narrow, sickle-shaped leaflets that are a muted green color.

Cyrtomium fortunei

Cyrtomium fortunei f. polypterum

Cyrtomium fortunei var. clivicola is an evergreen fern that reaches a height of up to 45 cm. It forms a dense clump of finely divided, dark green fronds with a leathery texture. This variety exhibits a more arching habit and a slightly more compact growth than the typical species.

Cyrtomium fortunei var. clivicola

Cyrtomium fraxinellum

Cyrtomium gymnopodum

Cyrtomium hookerianum

Cyrtomium juglandifolium

Cyrtomium lonchitoides is a small, evergreen fern that reaches up to 30 cm in height. Its delicate fronds feature pairs of broad, sickle-shaped leaflets arranged oppositely. This fern thrives in a shaded area with good drainage, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as a container plant in a cool greenhouse.

Cyrtomium lonchitoides

Cyrtomium macrophyllum is a perennial fern that reaches a height of up to 45 cm. It features wide, spreading fronds made up of pairs of ovate leaflets arranged oppositely. The undersides of the fronds bear small clusters of dark brown sori, which are responsible for spore production. This fern thrives in well-drained, shaded areas, making it suitable for borders, rock gardens, or cool greenhouse environments.