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Hard Shield Fern

Polystichum aculeatum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Polypodiales (Polypodiales)

Species

Polystichum aculeatum (Hard Shield Fern)

Names in Other Languages

French polystic à aiguillons

German Gelappter Schildfarn

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Braun'S Holly Fern

Polystichum braunii

Critically Endangered

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Christmas Fern

Polystichum acrostichoides

Not Evaluated

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holly fern

Polystichum lonchitis

Least Concern

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Madeira Sword-Fern

Polystichum falcinellum

Critically Endangered

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Kadyrov's Shield Fern

Polystichum kadyrovii

Near Threatened

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Kwakiutl's holly fern

Polystichum kwakiutlii

Extinct

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soft shield-fern

Polystichum setiferum

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hard Shield Fern?

The scientific name of Hard Shield Fern is Polystichum aculeatum. It belongs to the genus Polystichum.

What is the conservation status of Hard Shield Fern?

Hard Shield Fern (Polystichum aculeatum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Hard Shield Fern live?

Hard Shield Fern is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Hard Shield Fern belong to?

Hard Shield Fern (Polystichum aculeatum) belongs to the genus Polystichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dryopteridaceae.

What kingdom does Hard Shield Fern belong to?

Hard Shield Fern (Polystichum aculeatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Hard Shield Fern?

The closest relatives of Hard Shield Fern in the genus Polystichum include Braun'S Holly Fern, Christmas Fern, holly fern, Madeira Sword-Fern, Madeira Shield-Fern.