species 113,388 observations
Sensitive Fern
Onoclea sensibilis
Field notes
Supports All
14
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Olive Angle Shades, Silver-spotted Fern Moth, Rustic Quaker, Sensitive Fern Borer Moth
5
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Thrinax dubitata
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Grapevine Leafhopper, Wild Turkey
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Striped Lynx Spider, Tawny-edged Skipper, Grayish Jumping Spider, Bearded Carpenter Ant
5
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Chirosia gleniensis
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 Dappled shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist Wet
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- No
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Heavy shade
- Habit
- Creeping
- Plant type
- Fern Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.