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Broad Buckler Fern

Dryopteris expansa

Least Concern

About

The Broad Buckler Fern (Dryopteris expansa) is a species in the genus Dryopteris. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (папоротниковые)

Order

Polypodiales (многоножковые)

Species

Dryopteris expansa (Broad Buckler Fern)

Names in Other Languages

French dryoptère dressée

German Feingliedriger Dornfarn

Similar Species in Dryopteris

Dryopteris intermedia

Not Evaluated

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Autumn fern

Dryopteris erythrosora

Not Evaluated

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Canarian Male-fern

Dryopteris oligodonta

Least Concern

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Cévennes Male-fern

Dryopteris ardechensis

Vulnerable

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Clinton'S Wood Fern

Dryopteris clintoniana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Broad Buckler Fern?

The scientific name of Broad Buckler Fern is Dryopteris expansa. It belongs to the genus Dryopteris.

What is the conservation status of Broad Buckler Fern?

Broad Buckler Fern (Dryopteris expansa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Broad Buckler Fern live?

Broad Buckler Fern is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Broad Buckler Fern belong to?

Broad Buckler Fern (Dryopteris expansa) belongs to the genus Dryopteris, which is part of the taxonomic family Dryopteridaceae.

Is Broad Buckler Fern endangered?

No, Broad Buckler Fern (Dryopteris expansa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Broad Buckler Fern belong to?

Broad Buckler Fern (Dryopteris expansa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).

What are the closest relatives of Broad Buckler Fern?

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