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Dryopteris arguta
Dryopteris arguta (Kaulf.) Watt
Coastal Wood Fern, Coastal Woodfern
Dryopteridaceae (Wood Fern Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: drar3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
A 1-2 1/2 ft. evergreen fern with lacy fronds. Stout fronds are borne in clusters from a creeping, woody rhizome.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Flower:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Not a flowering plant. Reproduces by spores.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , OR , WACanada: BC
Native Distribution: Throughout cismontane CA to s. WA
Native Habitat: Shaded slopes & open woods below 5000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part Shade , ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist, well-drained soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Propagation
Description: Not AvailableSeed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Additional resources
USDA: Find Dryopteris arguta in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dryopteris arguta in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dryopteris arguta
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff