New York fern (Thelypteris noveboracensis)

Family: Thelypteridaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Thelypteris noveboracensis is a FERN growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. The flowers are pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist or wet soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None Known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist woodlands, moist sandy woodlands, upland rocky woodlands, shaded sandstone cliffs, low areas along streams in wooded areas, shaded seeps and springs along hillsides and ravines, and swamps. (Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)