Northern Maidenhair Fern

Common Name: Northern Maidenhair Fern

Latin Name: Adiantum hispidulum (previously known as Adiantum pedatum)

Time of Year: Deciduous; dormant in Winter; emerges in Spring

Location: Nature Trail; across Trail from First Overlook

Attracts: Provides shelter for small animals and nesting material for birds.

Special Note: The plant has finely-textured somewhat frilly fronds and black wiry stems.