Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Phegopteris = Greek forĀ oak fern
hexagonoptera = six-winged


Scientific Name:Phegopteris hexagonoptera
Synonym:Dryopteris hexagonoptera
Family:Thelypteridaceae
Common Name:Broad Beech Fern
Authority: (Michx.) Fee.
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C Value:7
Wetness:FAC-
# of Species in  
Genus in Illinois:
1
Duration:Perennial
Reproduction:N/A
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Growth Habit:Fern
Leaf Arrangement:Basal
Leaf Type:Pinnate Compound
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Leaf Margin:Toothed
Leaf Toothing:Toothed
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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
Status (State):Not Listed
Status (Federal):Not Listed
ID Tips:lowest leaflets point inward
Gee Whiz:Fun name to say! Look for orchids when you find this fern.
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More Info:Illinois Wildflowers Search