Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Athyrium

Species:

Athyrium spinulosum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

shelter for amphibians, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds; spore germination requires high humidity and sterile conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI