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

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)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Fern

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

Growing Conditions

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

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: FACU 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 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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