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soft shield-fern

Polystichum setiferum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)

Order

Polypodiales (Polypodiales)

Species

Polystichum setiferum (soft shield-fern)

Names in Other Languages

French polystic à soies

German Borstiger Schildfarn

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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of soft shield-fern?

The scientific name of soft shield-fern is Polystichum setiferum. It belongs to the genus Polystichum.

What is the conservation status of soft shield-fern?

soft shield-fern (Polystichum setiferum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does soft shield-fern live?

soft shield-fern is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does soft shield-fern belong to?

soft shield-fern (Polystichum setiferum) belongs to the genus Polystichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dryopteridaceae.

What kingdom does soft shield-fern belong to?

soft shield-fern (Polystichum setiferum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of soft shield-fern?

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