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Gymnocarpium robertianum
Gymnocarpium robertianum (Hoffm.) Newman
Scented Oakfern
Dryopteridaceae (Wood Fern Family)
Synonym(s): Dryopteris robertiana, Gymnocarpium dryopteris var. pumilum, Phegopteris robertiana
USDA Symbol: GYRO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Not a flowering plant. Reproduces by spores.
Distribution
USA: IA , IL , MI , MN , WICanada: NL , ON
Native Habitat: Woodland
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part Shade , ShadeSoil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU | FACU |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Gymnocarpium robertianum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Gymnocarpium robertianum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gymnocarpium robertianum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-07-03Research By: TWC Staff