Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
burgessiana
ID:
1108940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gerrard ex Hook. & Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. (Hooker & Baker) 48. 1866 ; & NPfl. 161

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108278



Common Names

  • Burgess' Woodsia Fern
  • Burgess' Cliff Fern
  • Burgess' Blunt-lobed Fern


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Description

Woodsia burgessiana (also called Burgess' Woodsia, among many other common names) is a fern native to temperate regions of North America and Europe. It grows in moist, shady areas, often on rocks or trees, and has a distinctively shaped frond with a broad, triangular blade and a short, curved stalk.

Uses & Benefits

Woodsia burgessiana is often used in landscaping and garden designs, as it is an attractive and hardy fern. It is also used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Woodsia burgessiana has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The seeds are small, round and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Woodsia burgessiana is a hardy fern that can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can tolerate full sun if kept moist. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a rich, loamy soil. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. Spores can be collected in the summer and sown in a moist, shady location.

Where to Find Woodsia burgessiana

Woodsia burgessiana is native to the eastern United States and Canada.

Species in the Woodsia genus

Woodsia asiatica, Woodsia calcarea, Woodsia heterophylla, Woodsia microsora, Woodsia nikkoensis, Woodsia pinnatifida, Woodsia pseudoilvensis, Woodsia pseudopolystichoides, Woodsia pulchella, Woodsia saitoana, Woodsia subintermedia, Woodsia tryonis, Woodsia gorovoii, Woodsia polystichoides, Woodsia burgessiana, Woodsia abbeae, Woodsia alpina, Woodsia glabella, Woodsia gracilis, Woodsia ilvensis, Woodsia mexicana, Woodsia obtusa, Woodsia oregana, Woodsia plummerae, Woodsia scopulina, Woodsia angolensis, Woodsia montevidensis, Woodsia appalachiana, Woodsia mollis, Woodsia cochisensis, Woodsia neomexicana, Woodsia phillipsii, Woodsia manchuriensis, Woodsia cycloloba, Woodsia lanosa, Woodsia rosthorniana, Woodsia subcordata, Woodsia hancockii, Woodsia macrochlaena, Woodsia cinnamomea, Woodsia shensiensis, Woodsia sinica, Woodsia indusiosa, Woodsia macrospora, Woodsia oblonga, Woodsia andersonii, Woodsia elongata, Woodsia pubescens, Woodsia okamotoi, Woodsia pilosa,

Species in the Woodsiaceae family

Woodsia asiatica, Woodsia calcarea, Woodsia heterophylla, Woodsia microsora, Woodsia nikkoensis, Woodsia pinnatifida, Woodsia pseudoilvensis, Woodsia pseudopolystichoides, Woodsia pulchella, Woodsia saitoana, Woodsia subintermedia, Woodsia tryonis, Woodsia gorovoii, Woodsia polystichoides, Woodsia burgessiana, Woodsia abbeae, Woodsia alpina, Woodsia glabella, Woodsia gracilis, Woodsia ilvensis, Woodsia mexicana, Woodsia obtusa, Woodsia oregana, Woodsia plummerae, Woodsia scopulina, Woodsia angolensis, Woodsia montevidensis, Woodsia appalachiana, Woodsia mollis, Woodsia cochisensis, Woodsia neomexicana, Woodsia phillipsii, Woodsia manchuriensis, Woodsia cycloloba, Woodsia lanosa, Woodsia rosthorniana, Woodsia subcordata, Woodsia hancockii, Woodsia macrochlaena, Woodsia cinnamomea, Woodsia shensiensis, Woodsia sinica, Woodsia indusiosa, Woodsia macrospora, Woodsia oblonga, Woodsia andersonii, Woodsia elongata, Woodsia pubescens, Woodsia okamotoi, Woodsia pilosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26601304: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
William Tyrer Gerrard (1830-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gerrard' in the authors string.