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Plants
Fan-shaped fronds on shiny black wiry stalks in rich shaded woods.
Field facts
HabitatRich mesic slopes, limestone ravines
RangeStatewide
When to lookMay to October
StatusSecure (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesNorthern Lady Fern
Field note: The stalk is so glossy it looks lacquered.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Fronds bruise at a touch; photograph without handling.
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