Athyrium angustum

A delicately divided, upright fern found in forest understories. Northern lady fern is more common in NY than the similar southern lady fern (Athyrium asplenioides). Northern lady fern often has reddish stipes. 

Mentioned in Solidago

Solidago 19(2)

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Lady Fern
Alternate Scientific Names: 
Athyrium felix-femina
Type: 
Native
Ferns & Fern Allies
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Part Shade
Shade
Recommended for gardening
Used in traditional 19th century gardens

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