Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Goldie's Wood Fern


Dryopteris goldiana
Dryopteridaceae

Goldie's Wood Fern is rare in Connecticut; it is listed as a species of special concern. This is the largest of the native wood ferns, reaching 4’ under ideal conditions. It is a stately and slowly spreading groundcover, forming large clusters of graceful arching fronds. Named for Scottish botanist John Goldie, its fronds are green without a hint of gold.

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