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native plant database: Wasowski, Sally and Andy Pteridium
aquilinum (L.) Kuhn Western bracken fern, Bracken fern, Western
bracken, Bracken USDA Symbol: PTAQ USDA Native Status: Native to
U.S. A very aggressive fern of worldwide distribution for dry
woodlands. The only fern for most dry shade situations. Ideal
for dry Post Oak (Quercus stellata) forests and pine forests.
The tripartite, furry, silvery fiddleheads emerge in early
spring. The roots colonize aggressively and extend deep in
search of moisture, as far as 10 feet deep in some locations.
Plant CharacteristicsDuration: Perennial Habit: Herb , Fern Leaf
Retention: Deciduous Size Notes: Normally from 1 to 4 feet tall
Leaf: Dark to light Green Flower: Fruit: Size Class: 1-3 ft. ,
3-6 ft. Bloom InformationBloom Color: Not Applicable Bloom
Notes: Not a flowering plant. Reproduc