False Beech Fern
Phegopteris keraudreniana
- Native to:
- Hawaii, United States
GBIF: Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department | J. Harris : Field Museum of Natural History
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Aspleniaceae
- Genus:
- Phegopteris
- Species:
- Phegopteris keraudreniana
- USDA Symbol:
- PSKE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded forest floors