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Polystichum australiense Tindale

Harsh shield fern · Dryopteridaceae

Polystichum australiense, commonly known as the harsh shield fern is a plant found in New South Wales, Australia.

DryopteridaceaeFern
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About Harsh shield fern

Polystichum australiense, commonly known as the harsh shield fern is a plant found in New South Wales, Australia. The genus name Polystichum is derived from Greek poly - many, and stichos - rows referring to the many rows of sori. The specific epithet refers to Australia. An unusual feature is the growth of bulbils on end of the fronds. Sori are circular with a brown indusium, the stem is moderately scaly. Fronds are tough, having ultimate...

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Native rangeNew South Wales
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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