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Polystichum pungens
Forest Shield Fern · Dryopteridaceae
Also known as Aspidium pungens, Dryopteris pungens, Polystichum lucidum. Common names: Prickly shieldfern.
DryopteridaceaeFern
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About Forest Shield Fern
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Growing & care
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| Native range | Cape Provinces, Eswatini, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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