river fern
regionally-sourced plant specimens that are sustainably harvested of the highest quality to be well-adapted to the requirements of each project
plant details
river fern
identification
latin name: Thelypteris kunthii
usda code: THKU
alternative name(s): Southern shield fern, Kunth’s maiden fern, Normal shield fern, Wood fern
classification
ecotopes class: shady perennials + creek
ecological condition(s): shady woodland – creekside
size range: small – less than 3 ft
habit: herbaceous
leaf retention: semi-evergreen
light requirement: part-shade – full shade
native range
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