| General Description | A common evergreen fern. |
| Shape | Mounding. |
| Landscape | Ground cover, near wet areas, by ponds or as filler in a wild, forested property. |
| Propagation | By underground rhizomes. |
| Cultivation | Plant in partial sun to full shade in moist to wet, humus-rich soil of any acidity or soil type. |
| Pests | No known pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Joany's Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. The A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, often in woodland areas. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth stems. |
| Leaf Description | Sterile fronds of 25 - 50 leaflets that give off the appearance of large 'plumes' or fans, hence its common names. |
| Colour Description | Medium green throughout. |
| Texture Description | Soft and feathery. |
