Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Marattiaceae

Genus:

Marattia

Species:

Marattia douglasii

USDA Symbol:

MADO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

200 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to humid forest floors