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PTERIDACEAE
Maidenhair-fern Family
Adiantum pedatum  (northern maidenhair)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Adiantum: referring to to the way the fronds repel water; pedatum: foot-like
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Fern
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands and slopes; primarily of the Piedmont, rare on the Coastal Plain
State Status
Uncommon
Piedmont Status
Uncommon
Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
Part used: Fern. Used internally as a tea to relieve inflammations of the respiratory tract such as bronchitis, irritating coughs, and hoarseness.
ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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