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Onoclea sensibilis Sensitive Fern


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACW Soil: pH 4.5-7.5


Form/Color Perennial, sturdy, coarse, with broad Stormwater Tolerant of stormwater.
triangular fronds, grows moderately to 1- Tolerance:
2', spores mature in October.


Urban Somewhat tolerant of urban pollution,


Tolerance: performs well in the right of way.


Habitat: Open swamp forests, freshwater tidal and


nontidal marshes, undisturbed ditches.
Ecosystem Wildlife value low, but eaten by some
Services: insects.


Hydrology: Tolerant of flooding. Intolerant of drought.


Ornamental Broad triangular fronds with persistent
Value: fertile frond throughout. Compatibility: Can form colonies.


Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Eaten by some insects, toxic to


horses, tolerant of disturbed sites
Shade Tolerant of shade. with wet soil. Used for swamp forest
Tolerance: restoration.


Osmunda cinnamomea Cinnamon Fern


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACW Soil: pH 4.5-7.0


Form/Color Perennial, large, pinnate fronds growing Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
in circular clusters, to 2.5-3', spores Tolerance: tolerance.


mature May-June.


Urban Adapted to medium and fine soils,
Tolerance: moderate tolerance of soil


compaction.
Habitat: Swamp forests, shady stream banks,
moist to wet forest soil.
Ecosystem Eaten by rabbits, but overall wildlife


Services: value low.


Hydrology: Tolerant of flooding and drought.


Ornamental Large, pinnate fronds in circular clusters.
Value: Cinnamon colored fronds. Compatibility: Moderate seed spread rate.


Salt Low tolerance of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Slow grower. Used for restoration of
swamp forest habitats, woodland


Shade Tolerant of shade. Prefers partial shade. pond edges.
Tolerance:

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