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Questions and Answers: 2018

Question: This young fern was found along the Hudson near Stillwater, NY Thank You,

  • Question

    This young fern was found along the Hudson near Stillwater, NY Thank You,

    Answer

    Dear Auntie, the fern you photographed is a Onoclea sensibilis (sensitive fern), a native member of the sensitive fern family. It is common in wetlands and along shorelines.