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California Wood Fern

Dryopteris arguta

Categories
Native

Plant Description

Rhizomatous low-growing evergreen fern with airy fronds. Deer resistant. Makes a good groundcover in shady woodland gardens.

Plant Details

Life Forms
Forb
Habitats
Bottomland forests
Conifer forests
Forest edges
Forest openings
Forest understories
Forests
Hillsides
Mixed hardwood-conifer forests
Residential yards
Riparian areas
Riparian forests
Woodlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions
Dry to moist
Special Uses
Attracts hummingbirds
Deer resistant
Erosion control
Evergreen
Good groundcover
Shade Preference
Full shade
Part shade
Mature Height up to 24"
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