Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2557

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Dryopteridaceae

Family ja: オシダ

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Description en: Genus of one species of deciduous, terrestrial fern found in damp sites in E. Asia and E. North America. In spring, long-stalked, pinnate or deeply pinnatisect sterile fronds arise singly at short intervals from creeping rhizomes, dying down at the first frost. The fertile fronds are 2-pinnate, with contracted, bead-like black segments curled in to cover the sori, and are borne in late summer, persisting throughout winter. O. sensibilis will thrive at the edge of water, or in a damp, shady border.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow spores at 15-16°C (59-60°F) as soon as ripe, or divide in spring. See also p.51.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42