Polystichum proliferum
Mother shield-fern · Dryopteridaceae
Also known as Aspidium proliferum, Hypopeltis prolifera, Polystichum aculeatum proliferum.
Polystichum proliferum, commonly known as mother shield fern is an Australian endemic fern.
About Mother shield-fern
Polystichum proliferum, commonly known as mother shield fern is an Australian endemic fern. The genus name Polystichum is derived from Greek poly - many, and stichos - rows referring to the many rows of sori. The species name is derived from Latin, Proli – offspring and fer - bearing referring to the proliferous buds, a prominent feature of the species.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
| Native range | New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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