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June 30, 2012
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Southeastern, New Hampshire
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A few important tips for recognizing Marginal Wood Fern:
- Fronds (leaves) grow in a circular pattern (typical for Wood Ferns).
- Pinnules (leafules) on the lower side are longer than those on the upper side (typical for
Wood Ferns).
- Copper-colored scales on the stipe (stem) (typical for Wood Ferns).
- Large kidney-shaped sori grow along the margins.
- Pinnules (leafules) have a blunt tip.
- Pinnae (leaflets) rapidly taper to a point.
- Withered fronds can sometimes be seen coming from the circle of living fronds.
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