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Gymnocarpium robertianum (Scented oakfern)
Smith, R.W.

Gymnocarpium robertianum (Hoffmann) Newman

Scented oakfern

Dryopteridaceae (Wood Indies-Almond Family)

USDA Symbol: GYRO

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Fern
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Notes: Not a flowering plant. Reproduces by spores.

Distribution

USA: IA , IL , MI , MN , WI
Canada: NL , ON
Native Habitat: Woodland
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Gymnocarpium robertianum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Gymnocarpium robertianum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gymnocarpium robertianum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-07-03
Research By: TWC Staff

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