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holly fern

Polystichum lonchitis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order
Polypodiales (Polypodiales)
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Species
Polystichum lonchitis (holly fern)

Names in Other Languages

French polystic lonchite
German Lanzenfarn

Similar Species in Polystichum

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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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Hard Shield Fern
Polystichum aculeatum
Near Threatened
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Madeira Sword-Fern
Polystichum falcinellum
Near Threatened
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Madeira Shield-Fern
Polystichum drepanum
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
View all species in Polystichum →

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Compare Species

vs Braun'S Holly Fern vs Christmas Fern vs Hard Shield Fern vs Madeira Sword-Fern

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of holly fern?
The scientific name of holly fern is Polystichum lonchitis. It belongs to the genus Polystichum.
What is the conservation status of holly fern?
holly fern (Polystichum lonchitis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does holly fern live?
holly fern is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does holly fern belong to?
holly fern (Polystichum lonchitis) belongs to the genus Polystichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dryopteridaceae.
Is holly fern endangered?
No, holly fern (Polystichum lonchitis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does holly fern belong to?
holly fern (Polystichum lonchitis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of holly fern?
The closest relatives of holly fern in the genus Polystichum include Braun'S Holly Fern, Christmas Fern, Hard Shield Fern, Madeira Sword-Fern, Madeira Shield-Fern.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Polystichum — 12 Species

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Braun'S Holly Fern
Polystichum braunii
CR 🐾
Christmas Fern
Polystichum acrostichoides
NE 🐾
Hard Shield Fern
Polystichum aculeatum
NT
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holly fern
Polystichum lonchitis
LC
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Madeira Sword-Fern
Polystichum falcinellum
NT 🐾
Madeira Shield-Fern
Polystichum drepanum
CR 🐾
Kadyrov's Shield Fern
Polystichum kadyrovii
NT 🐾
Kwakiutl's holly fern
Polystichum kwakiutlii
EX 🐾
soft shield-fern
Polystichum setiferum
NT 🐾
Western Sword-fern
Polystichum munitum
NE 🐾
Korean tasselfern
Polystichum polyblepharon
NE 🐾
Eaton's shield fern
Polystichum scopulinum
EX
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