Lygodium palmatum is the only species of its genus native to North America. Unlike most species in the genus this one called the climbing fern or Hartford fern (after Hartford Connecticut is extremely hardy in temperate zones.This fern is on endangered or threatened species lists in several states. It requires constant moisture high light levels and intensely acid soil to thrive.
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