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Ferns that are native to Arkansas

Know Your Natives – Christmas Fern

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Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) of the Wood Fern (Dryopteridaceae) family prefers shady areas of deciduous woodlands and embankments with well drained, moist sandy to rocky soils. Christmas fern is found throughout much of the eastern half of the U.S., westward … Continue reading →

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Know Your Natives – Grape Ferns

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Grape ferns, succulent ferns in the Ophioglossaceae (Adder’s-tongue Family), are named for their round, clustered sporangia (spore cases), which resemble a bunch of grapes.  These ferns are smooth, without scales of any kind, and have soft fleshy stems and roots.  … Continue reading →

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