Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Schizaeaceae

Genus:

Lygodium

Species:

Lygodium microphyllum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: Florida, Guam, Palau

Reported Fauna Sightings

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetlands and swamps