Coastal Woodfern
Dryopteris arguta
- Native to:
- Canada, Mexico, United States
iNaturalist: © kcelshoff (iNaturalist #71845561)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Dryopteris
- Species:
- Dryopteris arguta
- USDA Symbol:
- DRAR3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
orange tortrix moth (Argyrotaenia citrana)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.
Source: Claude AI