Lygodium japonicum (Thunb.) Sw.

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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Lygodium japonicum (Thunb.) Sw.
Family Name: Lygodiaceae M. Roem. - Climbing Fern family
Common Name: Japanese climbing fern
Symbol: LYJA
Group: Fern
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:57 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Vine
  • Forb/herb

Synonyms

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
FAC FACU FAC FACW FACU FAC

Species Range Map