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Dryopteris

Genus: Dryopteris - Family: Polypodiaceae

Phonetic Spelling: dry-OP-ter-iss

Common Names:

  • Buckler Fern
  • Male Fern
  • Shield Fern
  • Wood Fern

Tags

deer resistant
herbaceous perennial
moist soil
heavy shade tolerant
fern
shade tolerant
shade

Quick Facts

  • Height: Not specified
  • Width: Not specified
  • USDA Zones:
    • none
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:Cosmopolitan

  • Life Cycle:
    • Perennial
  • Plant Types:
    • Herbaceous Perennial
    • Native Plant
    • Fern
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

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