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American Shield Fern

Dryopteris intermedia

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About

The American Shield Fern (Dryopteris intermedia) is a species in the genus Dryopteris. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (고사리강)

Species

Dryopteris intermedia (American Shield Fern)

Names in Other Languages

French dryoptère intermédiaire

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Dryopteris erythrosora

Dryopteris oligodonta

Least Concern

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Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Shield Fern?

The scientific name of American Shield Fern is Dryopteris intermedia. It belongs to the genus Dryopteris.

Where does American Shield Fern live?

American Shield Fern is found in Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Canada, France, Norway, United States.

What family does American Shield Fern belong to?

American Shield Fern (Dryopteris intermedia) belongs to the genus Dryopteris, which is part of the taxonomic family Dryopteridaceae.

What kingdom does American Shield Fern belong to?

American Shield Fern (Dryopteris intermedia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of American Shield Fern?

The closest relatives of American Shield Fern in the genus Dryopteris include Aiton's buckler-Fern, Alpine Male-fern, Autumn fern, Broad Buckler Fern, Canarian Male-fern.