Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Stenochlaena

Species:

Stenochlaena palustris

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, moisture-retentive soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in swampy and marshy areas