when to collect spores
Anticipated Time When Sori Are Mature
When to look for mature spores from NC native ferns
Information obtained from the NC Biodiversity Project under each plant.
We are currently studying the sexual reproductive window of four NC native ferns at the NCBG. [Adiantum pedatum, Dryopteris ludoviciana, Polystichum acrostichoides and Phegopteris hexagonopteria]
when to collect spores
Appearance of Sori
Some sori have indusia and the sori usually change color when transitioning from immature to mature stages.