Sensitive Fern (Onoclea)
O. sensibilis belongs to the group known as "flowering Ferns," from the fertile frond being contracted so as to give it the appearance of an unopened spike of flowers.
Sensitive Fern
A freely running, deciduous fern with broad, deeply pinnatifid, smooth leaves. It spreads in moist soil and stays low to the ground, usually not more than 12-18", though heights of up to 3' are possible in ideal conditions.
Sensitive Fern
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Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis): This coarse-textured, deciduous fern grows 24 to 30 inches tall. Grow in light to full shade. Sensitive fern prefers constant moisture but can stand some drought. It is native throughout South Carolina.
Sensitive Fern - Onoclea
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NOTE: Sensitive fern (Onoclea sensibilis, fern family), may also be poisonous. Horses reportedly have become nervous and uncoordinated after eating this common fern of marshy areas.
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Sensitive Fern [English]: Onoclea sensibilis
Sensitive Fern [English]: Onoclea sensibilis f. ventroperaferens
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Much finer foliage can be provided by ferns such as the ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) and the sensitive fern (Onoclea sensibilis), which are only happy in very wet conditions, and by some bamboos which also like it wet, ...
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