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Ferns, Vines and Ground Covers

Northern Maidenhair Fern, Adiantum pedatum

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  • Leaves are three times compound (divided into leaflets, divided into more leaflets, and so on)
  • The Maidenhair Fern is an incredibly rare, Endangered species
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  • Prefers moist, humus-rich, acidic soil 
  • Prefers full shade
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Cinnamon Fern, Osmunda cinnamomea

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  • Twice-compound leaves
  • Leaves grow from a rhizome beneath the ground
  • No scales on the leaf stalk
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  • Found in wetlands, forest, swamps and marshes
  • Fruiting structure that appears bright green before turning cinnamon brown
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  • 1-3 feet tall
  • ​Thrives in shade

Wintergreen, Gaultheria procumbens

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  • Commonly found in forests, forest edges, meadows and woodlands
  • Contains medicinal properties; infused can aid with stomach discomfort and sore throats
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  • Commercially used for chewing gum, candy and toothpaste
  • Classify as a ground cover
  • Edible berries used to replace any other type of berry in a baking recipe
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  • Alternative, waxy green leaves
  • White, bell-shaped flowers 

Cranberry, Vaccinium vitis-ideae

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  • Technically a shrub, this plant has a trailing growth pattern
  • Smooth, simple leaves
  • Leaves have an evergreen effect, lasting through winter 
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  • Grows on open ledges, baldfaces and open summits at mid to high elevations, and lower elevations in peatlands and boreal regions
  • Pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers
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Prickly Dewberry, Rubus flagellaris

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  • Relative of blackberry, red raspberry and black raspberry
  • Trails on the ground, 6-12" in length
  • Often mistaken for poison ivy due to it's similar growth pattern and leaf shape
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  • Flattened, trifoliate, dark green leaves
  • Short thorns from stem
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  • Flowers and produces berries June-September
  • Found in forest margins, rocky outcrops, meadows and waterside thickets

Virginia Creeper, Parthenocissus quinquefolia

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  • Despite it's native status, has a very aggressive growing habit
  • Palmate, compound leaves​
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  • Classified as a dense, woody vine
  • Can climb up to 40' at maturity​
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  • Very adaptable, thriving in sun or shade, dry or moist soils, a range of pH types, and even heavily-polluted urban environments

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254 Goddard Rd
Lewiston, Me 04240

Contact Us:

Project Director, Emma Lorusso
(207) 241-5374

projectdirector@androscogginswcd.org


admin@androscogginswcd.org
(207) 241-5377

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    • Native Plants >
      • Trees and Shrubs
      • Perennials and WIldflowers
      • Ferns, Vines and Covers
    • Invasive Forest Pests
  • Newsletters
  • Education
  • Products