What type of fern is this?

[Jojo F.]

We found a fern growing in the lilies so I dug it up and put it in a hanging planter but, I have no idea what kind it is. We are in the North East if that helps. All of my searching has yeilded no accurate results.

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TIA!!!

[shaywyn]

My first thought was about the oak leaf similarity, so how about this, a variety of Oak Leaf Fern?

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...a%3DN%26um%3D1


However, that appears to be more suitable as a houseplant in your climate. Were the lilies new this year? Has this plant been in your garden over a winter? Interesting...

[Owen'nZoe]

I have no idea what it is called, but I've seen it growing on my grandpa's land in northern Michigan, too, and have always admired it. I hope you get an answer!

[Jojo F.]

We just moved in 3 months ago and the lilies have been there a while, I'd say around 4-5 years? The fern was found around a different kind but, the other kind was in the neighbors yard (along the dividing fence). Both fern types are fairly little so they haven't been there long. Maybe a neighborhood cat brought spores on it's fur?

I just did a quick search and think I found it, Sensitive (Bead Fern) Onoclea sensibilis

What do you think, a match?

[shaywyn]

Yes, I think you found it! No matter what it may turn out to be, it's pretty.