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Shield fern, Polystichum (Genus)

Taxon | Taxonomic overview and related information

Taxon details

NameShield fern, Polystichum

Common/Māori namesShield fern

Higher ClassificationPlantae | Embryophyta | Ferns | Polypodiopsida | Polypodiales | Dryopteridaceae | Polystichum