Category Archives: Ferns

Royal Fern

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

Royal Fern Royal Fern The Royal Fern, Osmunda regalis, is a tall, deciduous fern which usually occurs on moist bluffs and ledges and along streams (sometimes growing in the water). The broad fronds have large, well-separated pinnae (leaflets) which give … Continue reading →

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Hayscented Fern

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin

Hayscented Fern Hayscented Fern The Hayscented Fern, Dennstaedtia punctilobula, is very common. It can be identified by its lacy, light-green fronds that feel very slightly sticky to the touch. It often grows in large colonies and appears to be forming … Continue reading →

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Ebony Spleenwort Fern

Posted on May 14, 2011 by admin

Ebony Spleenwort Fern Ebony Spleenwort Fern Ebony Spleenwort Fern, Asplenium platyneuron, is an evergreen fern which typically grows to 15″ tall and occurs on rocky wooded ledges, rocky slopes and mossy banks. Plant in dry, rocky, shady areas of rock … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Fern

Posted on April 30, 2011 by admin

Cinnamon Fern Cinnamon Fern The Cinnamon Fern, Osmunda cinnamonea, occurs in moist, boggy ground along streams and on shaded ledges and grows in clumps to 2′-3′ tall, but with constant moisture can reach 5′ in height. When new fronds appear, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Fern

Posted on April 29, 2011 by admin

Christmas Fern Christmas Fern The Christmas Fern, Polystichum acrostichoides, occurs in both dry and moist wooded slopes, moist banks and ravines. It typically grows in a fountain-like clump to 2′ tall and features leathery, lance-shaped, evergreen (green at Christmas time … Continue reading →

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