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Search Term(s): Phegopteris hexagonoptera   (1 record found)

THELYPTERIDACEAE
Marsh Fern Family
Phegopteris hexagonoptera  (broad beech fern)   
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Synonym
Thelypteris hexagonoptera (Michx.) Weatherby
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Phegopteris: from the Greek phegos (Oak) and pteris (fern); hexagonoptera: hexa for "6," pteron for "wings"
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Fern
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June-August
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands; primarily of the Piedmont, uncommon on the Coastal Plain
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Uncommon
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
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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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