Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Characteristics
Phegopteris hexagonoptera (Michx.) Fée
broad beech fern
Rich mesic to dry-mesic hardwood forests, edges of seeps, and edges of small streams. Generally but not restricted to mineral rich sites.
Fern
Perennial
Vascular
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Native FAC (NWPL EMP) FACU (NWPL NCNE) S4S5 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Ferns
Polypodiales
Phegopteris hexagonoptera (Michx.) Fée - broad beech fern
Citation
Phegopteris hexagonoptera (Michx.) Fée
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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: Tim Howard. Photo taken: Ulster, NY: 7 September 2006 -
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Photo by: Kimberly J. Smith - NYNHP/OPRHP. Photo taken: Orange Co., NY: 26 May 2010 - 5
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