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Search Term(s): Deparia acrostichoides   (1 record found)

ATHYRIACEAE
Lady Fern Family
Deparia acrostichoides  (silver false spleenwort)   
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Synonym
Athyrium thelypterioides (Michx.) Desv.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Deparia: from the Greek depas (goblet, beaker) in reference to the shape of the indusium in some of the species; acrostichoides: like the genus Acrostichum
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Fern
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands; primarily of the Piedmont, rare on the Coastal Plain
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Wetland Indicator Status
FAC
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forest Interior (Non-tidal Wetland Piedmont)
Forest Interior (Upland Piedmont)
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Piedmont)
Seepage Slope Closed Canopy Non-tidal Wetland (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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