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Kammwurmfarn

Dryopteris cristata

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Echte Farne)

Order

Polypodiales (Tüpfelfarnartige)

Species

Dryopteris cristata (Kammwurmfarn)

Names in Other Languages

French dryoptéris à crêtes

German Kammwurmfarn

Similar Species in Dryopteris

Dryopteris carthusiana

Least Concern

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Eleganter Schuppen-Wurmfarn

Dryopteris pseudodisjuncta

Data Deficient

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Entferntfiedriger Dornfarn

Dryopteris remota

Extinct

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Feingliedriger Dornfarn

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kammwurmfarn?

The scientific name of Kammwurmfarn is Dryopteris cristata. It belongs to the genus Dryopteris.

What is the conservation status of Kammwurmfarn?

Kammwurmfarn (Dryopteris cristata) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Kammwurmfarn live?

Kammwurmfarn is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Kammwurmfarn belong to?

Kammwurmfarn (Dryopteris cristata) belongs to the genus Dryopteris, which is part of the taxonomic family Dryopteridaceae.

Is Kammwurmfarn endangered?

Yes, Kammwurmfarn (Dryopteris cristata) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Kammwurmfarn belong to?

Kammwurmfarn (Dryopteris cristata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Kammwurmfarn?

The closest relatives of Kammwurmfarn in the genus Dryopteris include Breiter Wurmfarn, Corleys Wurmfarn, Dorniger Wurmfarn, Eleganter Schuppen-Wurmfarn, Entferntfiedriger Dornfarn.