Onoclea sensibilis

A somewhat weedy fern of very moist-wet areas. It is one of the very few ferns that is not protected by NYS. The common name refers to the browning with early frosts.

Mentioned in Solidago

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Sensitive Fern
Type: 
Native
Ferns & Fern Allies
Status: 
Not protected in NY
Moisture: 
Moist
Wet
Light: 
Part Shade
Shade
Showy fruit

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