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Polystichum cystostegia
Mountain Shield Fern · Dryopteridaceae
Also known as Aspidium cystostegia, Dryopteris cystostegia, Polystichum cystostegium.
DryopteridaceaeFern
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About Mountain Shield Fern
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Growing & care
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| Native range | Antipodean Is., New Zealand North, New Zealand South |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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