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Moss, Ferns & Cryptogams

Danger of ferns cross-breeding?

19 years ago

Please tell me if I plant these ferns in the same general area if they would cross-breed.

* Lady Fern, Tatting Fern 'Frizelliae' - Athyrium filix-femina

* Log Fern - Dryopteris celsa

* Scaly Buckler Fern - Dryopteris remota

* Robust Male Fern - Dryopteris x complexa 'Robust'

* Japanese Lace Fern - Polystichum polyblepharum

* Tsushima Holly Fern - Polystichum tsus-simense

Thank you in advance.

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mtilton
Original Author
19 years ago
What I mean is, I'm sure the polystichums will cross-breed with the other polystichums, and the three dryopteris will cross-breed with each other, but will the athyrium cross-breed with the dryopteris or the polystichum with the dryopteris? Thank you.
deeproots
19 years ago
In my experience, none of them cross breed.
Even the Polystichums do not seem to breed with the Polystichums.
Sure it may happen... but it is a rare occurance.
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mtilton
Original Author
19 years ago
Thank you.

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