Dryopteris marginalis, Evergreen Wood Fern, Native Bare Root Fern
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Botanic: Dryopteris marginalis 

Common name: Evergreen Wood Fern / Marginal Shield Fern

Mature Height / Spread - 2.5ft

Habitat: Rich, Moist to dry woods

Notes: Clump forming, can hybridize with other fern species

Evergreen Groundcover

Threatened / Endangered (USDA): 

Iowa

Minnesota

New York

Average Wildlife Value:
Dry-Moist Soil:
Evergreen:
FACU - Usually occur in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands:
Groundcover:
Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay:
Native to Coastal Regions:
Native To Mountain Regions:
Native to Piedmont Regions:
Occasionally wet soil (non tidal):
Organic soil- high level of decayed leaves, bark:
Part - Full Shade (less than 4 hours):
Part Sun - Part Shade :
Perennial:
Threatened / Endangered:
Dryopteris marginalis, Evergreen Wood Fern, Native Bare Root Fern