Question: Hi - can you identify which dryopteris this is? Habitat is dry, upland, ledgy, with oak, blueberry, grass, in Antrim …
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Question
Hi - can you identify which dryopteris this is? Habitat is dry, upland, ledgy, with oak, blueberry, grass, in Antrim NH. Elevation 2300' Thank you
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ArtieNH, the plant you have photographed is Dryopteris marginalis (marginal wood fern). It is common in rocky and ledgey habitats in New England. The sori located at the margin of the leaf segments is a tell-tale sign of this species. Best wishes.
