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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)
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom 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 , WVCanada: NB , NL , NS , ON , PE
Native Habitat: Forest,Woodland,Swamp/Marsh
Growing Conditions
Soil Moisture: Moist , WetSoil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU |
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 PlantsFNA: Find Phegopteris connectilis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phegopteris connectilis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-08-12Research By: TWC Staff