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Fragrant Cliff Fern

Dryopteris fragrans

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order
Polypodiales (Polypodiales)
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Dryopteris
Species
Dryopteris fragrans (Fragrant Cliff Fern)

Names in Other Languages

French dryoptère odorante

Similar Species in Dryopteris

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helecho macho
Dryopteris oligodonta
Least Concern
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Helecho macho asturiano
Dryopteris corleyi
Least Concern
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American Shield Fern
Dryopteris intermedia
Not Evaluated
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Broad Buckler Fern
Dryopteris expansa
Least Concern
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Clinton'S Wood Fern
Dryopteris clintoniana
Not Evaluated
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Cévennes Male-fern
Dryopteris ardechensis
Vulnerable
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Autumn fern
Dryopteris erythrosora
Not Evaluated
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Alpine Male-fern
Dryopteris lacunosa
Least Concern
View all species in Dryopteris →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fragrant Cliff Fern?
The scientific name of Fragrant Cliff Fern is Dryopteris fragrans. It belongs to the genus Dryopteris.
Where does Fragrant Cliff Fern live?
Fragrant Cliff Fern is found in Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Finland, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Fragrant Cliff Fern belong to?
Fragrant Cliff Fern (Dryopteris fragrans) belongs to the genus Dryopteris, which is part of the taxonomic family Dryopteridaceae.
What kingdom does Fragrant Cliff Fern belong to?
Fragrant Cliff Fern (Dryopteris fragrans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Fragrant Cliff Fern?
The closest relatives of Fragrant Cliff Fern in the genus Dryopteris include helecho macho, Helecho macho asturiano, American Shield Fern, Autumn fern, Broad Buckler Fern.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Dryopteris — 20 Species

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helecho macho
Dryopteris oligodonta
LC 🐾
Helecho macho asturiano
Dryopteris corleyi
LC 🐾
American Shield Fern
Dryopteris intermedia
NE 🐾
Autumn fern
Dryopteris erythrosora
NE 🐾
Broad Buckler Fern
Dryopteris expansa
LC 🐾
Cévennes Male-fern
Dryopteris ardechensis
VU 🐾
Clinton'S Wood Fern
Dryopteris clintoniana
NE 🐾
Brathay fern
Dryopteris brathaica
EX
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Fragrant Cliff Fern
Dryopteris fragrans
NE
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Giant Wood Fern
Dryopteris goldieana
NE 🐾
golden-scale male fern
Dryopteris affinis
EN 🐾
Leather Wood Fern
Dryopteris marginalis
NE 🐾
Elegant Male-fern
Dryopteris pseudodisjuncta
DD 🐾
Mediterranean Buckler-fern
Dryopteris tyrrhena
NT 🐾
Narrow Buckler Fern
Dryopteris carthusiana
LC 🐾
Small Kidney Fern
Dryopteris napoleonis
EN 🐾
Eastern Spreading Wood Fern
Dryopteris campyloptera
NE 🐾
Scaly Buckler-Fern
Dryopteris remota
EX 🐾
Broad Buckler Fern
Dryopteris dilatata
LC 🐾
Boott'S Fern
Dryopteris boottii
NE
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