Dryopteris goldiana × D. intermedia, a Natural Fern Hybrid New to Canada

Authors

  • Paul M. Catling Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C6

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v117i4.818

Keywords:

Dryopteris goldiana × D. intermedia, Goldie's Fern, Evergreen Wood Fern, hybrid, conservation, biodiversity, bioindicator, Canada

Abstract

The rare fern hybrid Dryopteris goldiana × D. intermedia is reported for the first time from Canada on the basis of a collection from eastern Ontario. The plant occurred in rich deciduous woods in an extensive seepage area at the base of a slope. The immediate vicinity had an unusually high floristic diversity and 25 associated vascular plants are listed. Distinguishing characteristics of the hybrid are outlined.

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Vol. 117 No. 4 (2003)

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