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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: This fern was found along a path in a marsh near Stillwell, NY Thank You,

  • Question

    This fern was found along a path in a marsh near Stillwell, NY Thank You,

    Answer

    Dear Auntie, you have photographed a species of Thelypteris or Parathelypteris (in the Thelypteridaceae). I can't see the base of the leaf blade in order to share which species it is with confidence, but it is likely Thelypteris palustris (marsh fern), a native species of wetlands. Best wishes.