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sweetfern

Comptonia peregrina

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Myricaceae ›Genus: Comptonia

About

Comptonia is a monotypic genus (containing only Comptonia peregrina) in the family Myricaceae, order Fagales. It is native to eastern North America, from southern Quebec south to the extreme north of Georgia, and west to Minnesota. The common name is sweetfern or sweet-fern, a confusing name as it is not a fern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sweetfern?
The scientific name of sweetfern is Comptonia peregrina.
What kingdom does sweetfern belong to?
sweetfern belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does sweetfern belong to?
sweetfern belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does sweetfern belong to?
sweetfern belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does sweetfern belong to?
sweetfern belongs to the order Fagales.
What family does sweetfern belong to?
sweetfern belongs to the family Myricaceae.
What genus does sweetfern belong to?
sweetfern belongs to the genus Comptonia.