Woodwardia fimbriata
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Giant Chain fern
Giant chain fern is California’s largest fern with fronds that can reach 6′ in height.
It’s stature is strong and upright or spreading silhouette. It grows in moist shady locations, often along streams in woodland setting.
In an urban garden it is an excellent choice for planting in the under story or on north facing locations in the garden. Along the coast it is surprisingly drought tolerant.
Sun: Part Shade, Shade
Water: Light, Moderate
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Other: Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
| Ecological Value | Provides important erosion control along moist banks and also provides habitat for critters such as salamanders |
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| Historical Uses | One of the most commonly used plant materials for traditional basketry in northwestern California |
| Distribution | B.C., WA, OR, CA, NV, AZ, and norther Baja California, Mexico |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 5000 feet |
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| Habitat | Stream banks, edges of bogs, and moist bluffs. |
