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Sensitive Fern

Onoclea sensibilis

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Field Notes

Description:

The sensitive fern is a large-sized deciduous perennial fern in the genus Onoclea. It can grow to 3 ft in height. The leaves are deeply cut into long lobes which almost reach the stem.

Habitat:

Spotted growing next to the Cossatot River in southwestern Arkansas (see pic 3).

Reference Links:

Onoclea sensibilis - Wikipedia, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin

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