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What fern is this?

flowersandthings

18 years ago

What kind of fern is this? I bought it at a nursery last year and it had no tag (but I bought it since it was on sale.... not tag was probably part of the reason it was on sale! :) )..... It is growing in part shade (dapple sunlight) in average moisture (to sometimes moist) soil. (acidic) :) Thanks? Any suggestions? :)

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paalexan
18 years ago
See also the thread linked below, in the "Name that Plant!" forum.

Patrick Alexander

Here is a link that might be useful: Name that Plant!: Fern id?
flowersandthings
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks.... any other ideas? :)
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Iris GW
18 years ago
Looks just like a lady fern to me.
waplummer
18 years ago
What do the sori look like and where are they located?
felpec
18 years ago
I find the Connecticut Botanical Society web site to be really helpful in trying to ID native ferns (great photos and hints on sori shapes, etc.)

Here is a link that might be useful: CT Botanical Society Fern Photo Gallery

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