Sensitive Fern – Onoclea sensibilis

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Onoclea sensibilis is a fern known for its sensitive response to frost, causing the fronds to wither.

Fronds: The fronds are pinnately divided, and the fertile fronds have bead-like structures (sori) along the midrib.

Sori: Fertile fronds bear bead-like sori along the midrib.

Habitat: It is commonly found in moist woodlands and along stream banks.

Distribution: Sensitive fern is native to North America.

Occurrence
Along fern walk and in various locations of the back 40 woods.

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