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hay-scented fern

Dennstaedtia punctilobula

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Polypodiopsida ›Order: Polypodiales ›Family: Dennstaedtiaceae ›Genus: Dennstaedtia

About

Dennstaedtia punctilobula, the eastern hayscented fern or hay-scented fern, is a species of fern native to eastern North America, from Newfoundland west to Wisconsin and Arkansas, and south in the Appalachian Mountains to northern Alabama; it is most abundant in the east of its range, with only scattered populations in the west.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hay-scented fern?
The scientific name of hay-scented fern is Dennstaedtia punctilobula.
What kingdom does hay-scented fern belong to?
hay-scented fern belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does hay-scented fern belong to?
hay-scented fern belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does hay-scented fern belong to?
hay-scented fern belongs to the class Polypodiopsida.
What order does hay-scented fern belong to?
hay-scented fern belongs to the order Polypodiales.
What family does hay-scented fern belong to?
hay-scented fern belongs to the family Dennstaedtiaceae.
What genus does hay-scented fern belong to?
hay-scented fern belongs to the genus Dennstaedtia.