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Fern identification

15 years ago

Hi!

I have 2 ferns that grow wild on the north side of my house and I would like to identify them. Can anyone help me with this? I am hoping to find out at least what type they are. I don't know anything about ferns though I have bought several new ones this year.

This first one is the fine cut one in the foreground.

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or this one?

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Thanks!

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Comments (3)

Iris GW
15 years ago
The first one looks like it could be Lady Fern (Athyrium felix-femina) but there are a bunch of ferns that look similar; where are you located?

The second one is Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis).
yardmom
Original Author
15 years ago
I am located in northeast Maryland, borderline zone 6/7
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Iris GW
15 years ago
It probably is lady fern then.

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