Thelypteris palustris Marsh Fern
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACW+ Soil: pH 5.0-7.0
Form/Color Perennial, slender fronds, moderate Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
grower to 18", spore production June- Tolerance: tolerance.
October.
Urban Somewhat tolerant of urban pollution.
Tolerance:
Habitat: Freshwater tidal and nontidal marshes,
wet meadows, rich muddy, subacid soil,
stream banks Ecosystem Wildlife value low, good cover for
Services: smaller insects.
Hydrology: Does not prefer standing water, but grows
well by water.
Ornamental Lance-oblong fronds, slightly narrower at
Value: base, turns harvest gold in the fall. Compatibility: Can form colonies.
Salt Moderately tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Exploitably vulnerable in New York
state.
Shade Moderately tolerant of shade.
Tolerance:
Woodwardia areolata Netted Chain Fern
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACW+ Soil: pH 5.6-6.5
Form/Color Perennial, lobed fronds, slow grower to 2', Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
spore production July-September. Tolerance: tolerance.
Urban Somewhat tolerant of urban pollution.
Tolerance:
Habitat: Swamp forests, in acid soil, acid bogs,
shrub swamps.
Ecosystem Wildlife value low.
Services:
Hydrology: Requires consistently moist soil.
Ornamental Leaves begin pink and mature to forest-
Value: green. Compatibility: Can form colonies.
Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Transplants well. Exploitably
vulernable in New York state.
Shade Tolerant of shade.
Tolerance: