Polystichum californicum
California shield fern · Dryopteridaceae
Common names: California holly fern, California sword fern.
Polystichum californicum is a species of fern known by the common name California sword fern.
About California shield fern
Polystichum californicum is a species of fern known by the common name California sword fern. It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California, where it occurs in the coastal mountain ranges and the Cascade Range through the Sierra Nevada. Its habitat includes forest understory and open rocky slopes. This fern produces several arching or erect leaves up to a meter long. Each lance-shaped leaf is made up of many sharp-toothed segments. The...
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Growing & care
| Native range | British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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