The Northern Maidenhair Fern is one of North America's most elegant ferns, with delicate fan-shaped fronds radiating from a central black stalk. It grows in rich, moist, shaded forest soils, often on limestone-influenced sites. The fine texture and graceful form make it a favorite of botanists and gardeners alike.
Habitat
Rich moist shaded hardwood forests, often on limestone soils
Diet
Provides ground cover and humidity; spores dispersed by wind
How common
Common
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