Sceptridium oneidense
Sceptridium oneidense blunt-lobed grape fern
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Habitat & Range
Grows in alluvial soil in moist rich woods and floodplain forests. Can be found throughout the state although is fairly uncommon.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FAC |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FAC |
Phenology
Frond is produced in late summer and will remain green throughout winter and into the following summer. Spores are shed in late summer.
Sceptridium oneidense blunt-lobed grape fern
Last year's leaf
Early sterile frond and sporophore
Opening frond
Sterile blade
Leaf
Tropophore(sterile frond)
Leaf (Tropophore)
Leaf (Tropophore)
Leaf and sporangia in late fall
Leaf and sporangia in late fall
Frond and withered sporangia in late fall
Sporangia
Plant Summary
perennial
fern
native
Common Names
blunt-lobed grape fern
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