species 164,847 observations
Common Bracken
Pteridium aquilinum
Field notes
Supports All
35
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Pale Homochlodes Moth, Silver-spotted Fern Moth, Bracken Borer Moth, Black Arches
18
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
14
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, Taschenberg's Odorous Ant
2
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Knotting Gall
1
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade Full shade
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Plant type
- Fern Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.