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Western Sword-fern

Polystichum munitum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order
Polypodiales (Polypodiales)
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Species
Polystichum munitum (Western Sword-fern)

Names in Other Languages

French fougère épée

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
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
View all species in Polystichum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Sword-fern?
The scientific name of Western Sword-fern is Polystichum munitum. It belongs to the genus Polystichum.
Where does Western Sword-fern live?
Western Sword-fern is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Western Sword-fern belong to?
Western Sword-fern (Polystichum munitum) belongs to the genus Polystichum, which is part of the taxonomic family Dryopteridaceae.
What kingdom does Western Sword-fern belong to?
Western Sword-fern (Polystichum munitum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Western Sword-fern?
The closest relatives of Western Sword-fern in the genus Polystichum include Braun'S Holly Fern, Christmas Fern, Hard Shield Fern, holly fern, Madeira Sword-Fern.

Native Range — 7 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 🐾
holly fern
Polystichum lonchitis
LC 🐾
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
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Western Sword-fern
Polystichum munitum
NE
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Korean tasselfern
Polystichum polyblepharon
NE 🐾
Eaton's shield fern
Polystichum scopulinum
EX
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