Dryopteridaceae

Dryopteridaceae (Dryopteridaceae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 9 genuss with 56 known species. Key genus groups include Arachniodes, Bolbitis, Ctenitis, Cyrtomium, Dryopteris, and Elaphoglossum. Among its members, 12 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Polypodiales (Polypodiales).