hairy brackenfern

Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens

Member of bracken family (family Dennstaedtiaceae)
leptosporangiate ferns (subclass Polypodiidae)
ferns (class Polypodiopsida)

There are no other wild species of this genus in California.

There are no other wild members of this species in California.

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• 2–4-pinnate
• entire blade is ± an equilateral triangle in outline

Toxicity of bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum):
4 – Ingestion of these plants, especially in large amounts, is expected to cause serious effects to the heart, liver, kidneys or brain. If ingested in any amount, call the poison center immediately.

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Chris’s observations: 12 (all are research grade)

Locations:

• Skyline Ridge OSP: 2
• Bear Creek Redwoods OSP
• Big Basin SP
• El Corte de Madera OSP
• Golden Gate National Recreation Area
• Henry Cowell Redwoods SP - Fall Creek Unit
• Nisene Marks SP
• Russian Ridge OSP
• Sam McDonald CP
• San Pedro Valley CP
• Wunderlich CP

Months:

• May: 2
• Jun.: 1
• Jul.: 4
• Aug.: 2
• Sep.: 2
• Oct.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora