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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Synonyms
Plant Photos
Photo by: Kimberly J. Smith - NYNHP/OPRHP. Photo taken: Orange Co., NY: 26 May 2010
- Kimberly J. Smith
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Photo By: Tim Howard. Photo taken: Ulster, NY: 7 September 2006
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