Maidenhair fern, Adiantum pedatum is delicate woodland fern with a distinctive frond that splits into arcuate segments, each bearing leaflets that are again divided. Maindenhair fern has a thrice-compound, uniquely arc-shaped frond dissection type.

Jun 28, 2014 · In this post I’m going to introduce you to a number of common ferns found in Ohio by summarizing Tom’s presentation. Cinnamon fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum); it’s always a pleasure to encounter a large ground cover of ferns like these while hiking. The above photo was taken in while hiking in the Oak Openings Metro Park in the Toledo area.

Feb 18, 2018 · Worldwide there are hundreds of species of Asplenium, with a large majority of them restricted to the tropical regions of the globe. Here in North America we have 28-30 different species and only seven within Ohio's borders. All our spleenworts are small, delicate ferns with slender and somewhat lacy appearances.

Brackenfern is a native species common throughout northeastern and central North America. Brackenfern is probably the largest and most common of the ferns in Ohio. It occurs in many habitats, including full sun, partial shade, woods, old …

TOTAL RANGE: Greenland to Ont., s. to NJ, VA, OH, MI, WI, and MO; the typical variety occurs to the west and northwest of this range. STATE RANGE: There are post-1960 collections from 5 counties: Columbiana, Erie, Jefferson, Lorain, and Mahoning.

Appalachian Filmy Fern (Vandenboschia boschiana) FAMILY: Hymenophyllaceae. SYNONYMS: Trichomanes boshianum Sturm. DESCRIPTION: Perennial from a creeping rhizome, fronds evergreen, 0.5-2 dm.; sporulating July-September. SIMILAR SPECIES: One of the most distinctive and easily identified ferns in Ohio. Possibly confused with mats of various ...

Ohio has a wide variety of wetlands – bogs, fens, marshes, wet meadows, wet prairies, shrub swamps, and swamp forests. These wetlands have water at or near the surface for at least a portion of the year and have plants adapted to saturated conditions.

Jan 1, 2024 · A fascinating fern with unique fronds that look like they’ve been interrupted by a cluster of spore-bearing pinnae. This native Ohioan brings an architectural touch to your shade garden and is a sure conversation starter for curious guests.

Sep 10, 2008 · Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliant' (aka Autumn Brilliant Shield Fern): Growing to a height and width of 2.5'x2.5', this fern's main claim to fame is its glossy leaves which change from a dark green to a light green to a russet in cooler temperatures, imitating trees …

Jul 25, 2012 · Ferns and Horsetails of Ohio View Plain Taxonomic Photo. Originally extracted from USDA PLANTS on 25 July 2012. Hybrids excluded. Add an Observation. Limestone Adder's ... Appalachian Shoestring Fern (Vittaria appalachiana) 0 comments. Add an Observation. Appalachian Oak Fern (Gymnocarpium appalachianum) 0 comments. Add an Observation ...