|Noveboracensis, also known as New York fern, is an erect, spreading, deciduous, terrestrial fern producing long, creeping rhizomes with pale golden brown scales. Upright, lance-shaped, pinnate, mid-green sterile fronds each with up to 25 paris of lance-shaped pinnae. In general, Thelypteris is a group of deciduous ferns, thriving in shady, woodland gardens. They can tolerate some sun if the water supply is plentiful, but prefer full shade. The botanical names have changed frequently, so they may be found under other names such as Phegopteris or Parathelypteris at nurseries.