Other common names:
Clinton's Fern French names:
Dryoptére de Clinton Family: Wood Fern Family (Dryopteridaceae) Similar species: • Crested Shield Fern (Dryopteris cristata) - Leaves leathery, grows in damper habitat. Native/Non-native:
Native Photographs:
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Clinton's Wood Fern plant.
A single frond in June.
Closeup view of the upper side of Clinton's Wood Fern pinnae.
This shows the similarity between Clinton's Wood Fern and Crested Shield Fern (Dryopteris cristata) - note the deeply veined pinnae and somewhat leathery look.
Clinton's Wood Fern sori on the underside of the pinnae.
Typical Clinton's Wood Fern habitat in the woods.
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