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Nephrolepis exaltata (Boston swordfern)
Smith, R.W.

Nephrolepis exaltata

Nephrolepis exaltata (L.) Schott

Boston Swordfern

Dryopteridaceae (Wood Fern Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: NEEX

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (N), PR (N), VI (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Fern

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.

Distribution

USA: AZ , FL , LA , TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: FAC FACU FAC FACU FACU
This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-03-18
Research By: DEW

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