Species PlantsOak Fern

Oak Fern

Gymnocarpium dryopteris

CommonPlant
Illustration of Oak Fern (Gymnocarpium dryopteris)

Oak Fern is a delicate fern with triangular fronds that resemble oak leaves. Its graceful appearance adds a touch of elegance to forest floors. This fern is a common sight in shaded, moist areas.

Habitat
Grows in shaded, moist forests and woodlands.
Diet
Provides habitat for small insects and invertebrates.
How common
Common

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