Characteristics
Adiantum pedatum L.
maidenhair fern
Rich mesic hardwoods forests often on lower slopes and valley bottoms in deep calcareous soils.
Fern
Perennial
Vascular
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Native FACU, FAC (NWPL) FAC (NWPL EMP) FACU (NWPL NCNE) S4 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Ferns
Polypodiales
Adiantum pedatum L. - maidenhair fern
Citation
Adiantum pedatum L.
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo by: Andrew Nelson. Photo taken: Oswego Co., NY: 19 Sep 2009 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson. Photo taken: Oswego Co., NY: 19 Sep 2009 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson. Photo taken: Oswego Co., NY: 19 Sep 2009 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson. Photo taken: Oswego Co., NY: 19 Sep 2009 - 1
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Photo by: Joseph M. McMullen. Photo taken: Chenango Co., NY: 27 May 2013 - 9
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Monroe Co., NY: 11 May 2013 - 4
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