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Common bracken fern

Pteridium aquilinum

Photo by suzmonk
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Field Notes

Description:

Common Bracken fern with fronds in different stages of development. Also called Eagle Fern. Third photo shows the whole plant.

Habitat:

Landscape plant, possibly nursery-grown

Reference Links:

Facts about Common Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), Pteridium aquilinum

Species ID Suggestions

Helecho - Fern

Pteridium aquilinum
Augusto Patiño Ramirez
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Comments (1)
suzmonk
Thanks very much for the ID, Augusto Patino Ramirez!

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Ferns & Fern Allies of Southeast USA
Photographed
PublishedJuly 16, 2013

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