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Howker Ridge • Plant

Detailed information for an alpine or subalpine species recorded along Howker Ridge Trail. Use the back link to return to the catalog.

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Christmas Fern

Polystichum acrostichoides
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Short Description

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TYPE

Fern

ELEVATION

0–3,000 ft (widespread in low to mid-elevation woodlands)

HABITAT

Shady, moist deciduous and mixed forests; often on slopes, ravines, and along streams in rich woods

PEAK/BLOOM

Non-flowering

LEAF & STEM

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