Natural Area Weeds: Old World Climbing Fern (Lygodium microphyllum)
Stephen F. Enloe, Kenneth A. Langeland, and Jeffrey Hutchinson
Old world climbing fern is an aggressive, twining fern that forms dense smothering mats over trees, shrubs, and other vegetation. It spreads by wind-dispersed spores and is often found in very remote areas, making containment very difficult. This publication describes the biology and ecology of this invasive plant and provides management options for both public land managers and private landowners.
