Family: Dryopteridaceae
common lady fern, lady fern, northeastern lady fern, northern lady fern
Christopher Noll
Christopher Noll
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Athyrium: (1) from Greek a, "without," and thurium, "shield" (2) doorless, from the enclosed sori
Plants: perennial fern
Habitat: woods
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial fern
Habitat: woods
Conservation Status: Native
- lacy-cut fronds growing in circular clumps
- dark brown scales on the stipe
- fronds twice-pinnate, tapering at both ends, pinnules toothy
- sori linear to j-shaped
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 5, Wetland Indicator = FAC USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Fern & Fern Allies: Photos, descriptions, information
Christopher Noll
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Christopher Noll
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