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Phegopteris connectilis (Long beechfern)
Cressler, Alan

Phegopteris connectilis

Phegopteris connectilis (Michx.) Watt

Long Beechfern

Thelypteridaceae (Marsh Fern Family)

Synonym(s): Dryopteris phegopteris, Lastrea phegopteris, Phegopteris polypodioides, Thelypteris phegopteris

USDA Symbol: PHCO24

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), GL (N), SPM (N)

 

From the Image Gallery

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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: AK , CT , DE , IA , ID , IL , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MT , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , TN , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV
Canada: NB , NL , NS , ON , PE
Native Habitat: Forest,Woodland,Swamp/Marsh

Growing Conditions

Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: FAC FACU FACU FACU FACU 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.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-08-12
Research By: TWC Staff

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