Fragile Fern – Cystopteris fragilis

by | Dec 9, 2023 | Ferns, NE Native Ferns

Fragile Fern Species of fern Cystopteris fragilis is a species of perennial fern known by the common names brittle bladder-fern[1] and common fragile fern. It can be found worldwide, generally in shady, moist areas. Description It has a short, black rootstock. The...

Lady Fern – Athyrium filix-femina

by | Dec 9, 2023 | Ferns, NE Native Ferns

Lady Fern Species of fern Athyrium filix-femina, the lady fern or common lady-fern, is a large, feathery species of fern native to temperate Asia, Europe, North Africa, Canada and the US.[1] It is often abundant (one of the more common ferns) in damp, shady woodland...

Maidenhair Spleeenwort – Asplenium trichomanes

by | Dec 9, 2023 | Ferns, NE Native Ferns

Maidenhair Spleenwort Species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae Asplenium trichomanes, the maidenhair spleenwort (not to be confused with the similar-looking maidenhair fern),[2] is a small fern in the spleenwort genus Asplenium. It is a widespread and common...

Marginal Wood Fern – Dryopteris marginalis

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Marginal Wood Fern Species of fern Dryopteris marginalis, vernacularly known as the marginal shield fern or marginal wood fern, is a perennial species of fern found in damp shady areas throughout eastern North America, from Texas to Minnesota and Newfoundland. It...