A pleasant addition to the understory of moist woodlands. The ‘interruptions’ are caused by the dying back of leaflets on reproductive leaves, so most leaves, which are infertile, will not show them.

Light: Part Sun/Shade, Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic

Soil Type: Loam, Sandy Loam, Humus

Height: 3'-4'

Bloom Color: -

Bloom Time: Jun-Aug

Root Type: Rhizome

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Hosts a few moths including the Osmunda borer moth. Particularly when growing in a large colony, large leaves provide shelter for ground birds and other small animals. Foliage is bitter and likely toxic, so rarely browsed.

Note: Claytosmunda claytoniana is a synonym.