narrow swordfern	USDA PLANTS Symbol: NECO3 U.S. Nativity: Exotic Habit: Forbs/Herbs Ferns
Nephrolepis cordifolia (L.) C. Presl

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Taxonomic Rank: Filicopsida: Polypodiales: Dryopteridaceae

Synonym(s): Boston fern, sword fern, tuber ladder fern

Native Range: Tropics, global ()

Identification, Biology, Control and Management Resources

Invasive Species Management Plans for Florida - University of Florida - Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
Identification and Biology of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas - University of Florida

Selected Images from Invasive.org

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Plant(s); Dan Clark, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Infestation; Dan Clark, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Foliage; Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Foliage; Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Feature(s); Scaly tubers Tony Pernas, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage

EDDMapS Distribution:
This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts and records obtained from USDA Plants Database. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org

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State(s) Where Reported invasive.
Based on state level agency and organization lists of invasive plants from WeedUS database.

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Invasive Listing Sources:

Archbold Biological Station

Faith Campbell, 1998

Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council