**Description:** A large, majestic fern that can reach heights of 4 feet; fronds are broad and fan-like.
**Size:** One of the largest ferns in the region, reaching 3 to 4 feet tall.
**Identification:** Rare / Species of Concern. Features thin, jet-black, wiry stems and large, pale-green leaflets.
**Habits:** A sign of high-quality, undisturbed "legacy" forest habitat.
**Habitat:** Found in very rich, moist forest soils, often at the base of shaded slopes.