species 5,340 observations
Rusty Woodsia
Woodsia ilvensis
Field notes
Woodsia ilvensis, commonly known as oblong woodsia, is a fern found in North America and northern Eurasia. Also known as rusty woodsia or rusty cliff fern, it is typically found on sunny, exposed cliffs and rocky slopes and on thin, dry, acidic soils.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Plant type
- Fern Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.


