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Asplenium rhizophyllum L.
Walking fern
Aspleniaceae (Spleenwort Family)
USDA Symbol: ASRH2
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
The intriguing name of this plant arouses much curiosity and expectation in the uninititated who are often disappointed to find it does not follow them out of the woods! In reality, the walking fern needs at least a year to take one step. This is accomplished when the tip of the frond produces roots, often embeeded in a lush carpet of moss. (Ferns of Grey and Bruce Counties)
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Not a flowering plant. Reproduces by spores.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: ON
Native Habitat: Rocky Bluff
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part Shade , ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
From the National Suppliers Directory
According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:Enchanter's Garden - Hinton, WV
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USDA: Find Asplenium rhizophyllum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Asplenium rhizophyllum in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
