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Hybrid Lunchbox Talk: Native Ferns: Diversity, Identification, and Use in the Garden
September 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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with Matt Jones, Extension Agent – Horticulture, NC Cooperative Extension
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Hybrid – Virtual and In-person attendance options
Fee: Free; preregistration required
North Carolina is home to many species of ferns that are found in a diversity of habitats across the state. Accurate identification of ferns requires understanding their distinctive morphological features, which are quite different from the more familiar structures found in flowering plants. This lecture will provide an overview of fern biology, morphology and diversity, provide techniques and tools for identifying ferns, including FloraQuest, developed by the Southeastern Flora Team at the NC Botanical Garden. We’ll also explore some of the best species for home gardens.
