Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Pteridaceae

Genus:

Ceratopteris

Species:

Ceratopteris thalictroides

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: California, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Palau, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, water-retentive soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in wetlands and aquatic environments