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Sensitive Fern

Sensitive Fern is listed botanically as Onoclea sensibilis. It may also be listed as bead fern, meadow brake, polypod brake. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Onoclea and in the family Onocleaceae. Its source-backed growth habit is listed as forb/herb. PlotPal currently carries Sensitive Fern as an outdoor growing and other reference. Recorded garden roles include native, shade garden, rain garden, groundcover. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.