Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Woodwardia

Species:

Woodwardia areolata

USDA Symbol:

WOAR

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

90 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade,Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, wetland environments