Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Polypodiaceae

Genus:

Cyrtomium

Species:

Cyrtomium falcatum subsp. falcatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Notes:

Ferns reproduce via spores, not seeds. Spores require moist conditions and produce gametophytes before forming sporophytes.

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