Bracken Fern (Pteridium)
Bracken Fern Genus Details
Bracken fern is a fern which is widely distributed throughout the U.S. They have fronds as wide as 3' and long, running rootstocks underground which can grow to 9' long. Bracken ferns mainly infest gravelly soils in the wild but sometimes are used ornamentally in rock gardens. Historically, young shoots have been used for making yellow-green dyes. Poisonous to animals, this fern has been cited as a potential hazard to humans, but further study is warranted.
Bracken Fern Allergy Info
This genus is not commonly cited as a source of allergy.
Bracken Fern Pollen Description
No pollen description is currently available.
Species in This Genus
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Mild Allergen |
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Allergy Test Available
Bracken Fern (Pteridium) is a genus of the DENNSTAEDTIACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
