Comptonia peregrina

Comptonia peregrina sweetfern

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA

Frequent in dry soil of open woods and barrens.

Present throughout the state.

Wetland code: Not classified

Flowers late April to early May.

S-rank:  No Rank
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Comptonia peregrina sweetfern

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Comptonia peregrina gallery
Plant Life-Form
deciduous shrub
Common Names
sweetfern