marginal wood fern (Dryopteris marginalis) observed in Wolf Grove Rd, Mississippi Mills, ON, CA
iNaturalist: ken_j_allison
Native Plants
Marginal wood fern is one of the most shade-tolerant evergreen ferns for Canadian gardens — spotting it thriving in Mississippi Mills tells you exactly which native species will hold green color through a harsh Ontario winter under your tree canopy.
Someone spotted and photographed a marginal wood fern growing along Wolf Grove Road in Mississippi Mills, Ontario. The iNaturalist community reviewed the photo and confirmed the identification, giving it 'research grade' status. This type of record helps map where this beautiful evergreen fern naturally grows across Canada.
Key Findings
Research-grade observation confirmed by the iNaturalist community in Mississippi Mills, Ontario
Marginal wood fern (Dryopteris marginalis) documented at a specific location in the Ottawa Valley region of Canada
Citizen-science record contributes a georeferenced data point to the species' known range in eastern Ontario
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A marginal wood fern was observed and confirmed at research grade in Wolf Grove Road, Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada. This citizen-science record adds to the documented range of this native fern in eastern Canada.
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Research-grade observation of marginal wood fern in Wolf Grove Rd, Mississippi Mills, ON, CA.
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