Abstract
A brief introduction and a review of ferns in Fujairah Emirate, United Arab Emirates, are given,
including taxonomy, distribution, notes and illustrations. This checklist contains 7 species from
7 genera and 4 families (Polypodiophyta). Salvinia minima Baker (Salviniaceae) and Lygodium
japonicum (Thunb.) Sw. (Schizaeaceae) are reported for the first time in Arabia. Asplenium
antiquum Makino (Aspleniaceae), Nephrolepis cordifolia (L.) C.Presl and N. exaltata (L.)
Schott (Polypodiaceae) are included as widely cultivated in Fujairah.
Skvortsovia:
7(2): 1 — 21 (published on line Apr 13, 2021)