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New York fern

Amauropelta noveboracensis

The New York fern is a lovely green plant that grows in shady places. Its delicate leaves are shaped like little fans and can make any forest feel magical!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The New York fern has delicate, bright to yellowish-green fronds that are distinctly narrow at both the base and tip, giving them a tapered appearance. Each frond is twice-divided, creating a soft, lacy texture, often forming dense, graceful clumps.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassPolypodiopsidaOrderPolypodialesFamilyThelypteridaceaeGenusAmauropelta
New York fern
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New York fern

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Even though it’s called "New York fern," it grows across much of eastern North America.

Fossils show ferns, like this one, were growing on Earth when dinosaurs roamed!

Instead of flowers, ferns reproduce using millions of tiny, dust-like spores released from their fronds.

This fern's fronds often turn a beautiful golden-yellow in autumn before disappearing for winter!

Special abilities

Ability

Spore Shooter

New York fern has tiny spores on its fronds that float away on the wind to grow new ferns, spreading widely without seeds!

Ability

Underground Explorer

New York fern can spread using underground stems called rhizomes, allowing it to pop up in new spots and form colonies.

Ability

Shady Survivor

New York fern thrives in deep shade where many plants struggle, thanks to its specialized leaves that capture faint light.

Measurements & details

Height
30-90 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is New York fern?

30-90 cm

How wide does New York fern spread?

30-60 cm

Is New York fern edible?

No

Is New York fern toxic?

None

What is New York fern's lifecycle?

Perennial

Where is New York fern usually found?

Forests

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