P h o t o b y K S N P C S t a f f
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Habitat:
Thickets and rich soils in subacid conditions (Gleason & Cronquist 1991).
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early June to late August.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
This species of grapefern is distinguished from the other species by the shape and size of the blade. The sterile blades are small, less than 7 cm in length and the blade is not very dissected with usually 10 or fewer pinnae. The fertile stalk is 1-4 cm long.
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Management:
Avoid changes in moisture conditions at the site. These could result from overstory removal or changes in hydrology.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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