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Also known as Western Swordfern and Pineland Swordfern, this perennial, evergreen fern has glossy, leathery, toothed foliage. Many long fronds form in clumps and grow up to 4 feet long in cool, shady sites. It is deer resistant and tolerates drought, but grows best in moist soils.
May Attract
Western Sword Fern is thought to attract these families of birds
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