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Polystichum munitum (Kaulf.) C.Presl

Western sword fern · Dryopteridaceae

Common names: Sword fern, Western swordfern.

Polystichum munitum, the western swordfern, is an evergreen fern native to western North America, where it is one of the most abundant ferns.

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About Western sword fern

Polystichum munitum, the western swordfern, is an evergreen fern native to western North America, where it is one of the most abundant ferns. It occurs along the Pacific coast from southeastern Alaska to southern California, and also inland east to southeastern British Columbia, northern Idaho and western Montana, with isolated populations in interior northern British Columbia, the Black Hills in South Dakota, and on Guadalupe Island off Baja California.

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Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeAlaska, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico Northwest, Montana, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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