Maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum)
Upright, perennial fern.
Leaves:   Deciduous fronds, each stalk has 5-6 pinnae in fan; dark petiole.
Habitat:   Shaded wet areas.
Fruit:     Spores on reflexed margins
Range:    May be found in Washington, Oregon, Idaho
Suitable for moist shaded areas of the garden.
Photo taken on White Pine chapter field trip to Elk Creek Falls.
Wildflower photo © Nancy Miller. Photo taken 6/28/2008.